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Start the school year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, be sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Your youth ministry emails aren't just delivering information—they're building relationships, shaping your reputation, and creating trust. When parents feel valued through thoughtful communication, they're more likely to engage, participate, and recommend your youth group to others.

Today's parents are overwhelmed with commitments and communications. They're juggling permission slips, deadlines, and logistics for multiple children across activities, sports, and schooling. Your ministry emails can either add to their stress or become a welcome relief.  Beyond mechanics, remember that communication is also a ministry. Your emails provide opportunities to share what students are learning, demonstrate your values, and even share gospel truths that might reach unchurched parents. 

Want to transform your parent communication?  Listen now to discover how intentional parent communication can become your student ministry's strongest asset rather than an administrative afterthought. Your emails aren't just words—they're just one more bridge between your youth ministry and the families you serve.

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We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.
If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at [email protected]!

If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoach

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(#047) Youth Pastors and Parents - Best Communication Tips

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Kick off the school year the right way!  Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***  Are your youth ministry students confident in sharing their testimony to their friends, neighbors, classmates or teammates??  The pressure to "share your faith" looms large for many Christian youth, often creating anxiety instead of confidence. But what if evangelism looked less like memorized scripts and more like authentic relationships?

Today we will be discussing three powerful strategies for equipping your youth group students to share their faith naturally and with confidence.  Let's transform how your students approach faith-sharing...

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(#160) YOUTH PASTORS: Are You Challenging Your Youth Group?

(#016) How Do You Help Your Youth Group Fall In LOVE With Jesus?

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*** Want a Student Leadership Team Starter Kit? (featuring Application, Job Descriptions, Reference Form, etc.)  Email us at [email protected] and put "STUDENT LEADERSHIP STARTER KIT" in the subject or description and we will send it over to you!*** What if your students saw themselves as the church rather than consumers of it? This mindset shift is at the heart of creating effective student leadership teams that transform both your youth ministry and the spiritual journeys of your students.  Today, we are giving you 5 secrets on how to build a strong student leadership team in your student ministry!

You'll discover why student leadership teams create a special "youth group within the youth group" dynamic that deepens relationships in ways regular attendance never could.  Whether you're just launching your first student leadership team or looking to strengthen an existing one, this episode provides actionable strategies for success.   Ready to empower your students to own their faith? This episode shows you exactly how to start.

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Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** 

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250th EPISODE GIVEAWAY!! 🎉

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To enter the giveaway, email us at [email protected] and put "FREE250" in the subject line or body of the email.  Also, please include your name, church and location as well.  Full giveaway details, rules and regulations can be found in the description of this episode's YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/ClAeqtihUkY

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You may also enjoy these episodes:

(#040) How to Start a Student Leadership Team in Youth Ministry

(#203) Create a Student Leadership Team that your Youth Group WANTS to Be a Part of!

(#253) 3 Ways to Encourage Your Youth Group to Join Your Student Leadership Team

Youtube:

▶️ Weekend Youth Room Tour

▶️ Midweek Youth Group Tour

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*** Want a Student Leadership Team Starter Kit? (featuring Application, Job Descriptions, Reference Form, etc.)  Email us at [email protected] and put "STUDENT LEADERSHIP STARTER KIT" in the subject or description and we will send it over to you!*** Is your youth ministry getting ready to launch it's student leadership team and you want to build excitement for it?  Today we will be going over 3 ways to encourage your youth group to join it!

250th Episode Giveaway!! 🎉 Details on how to enter below! ***

A lot of teenagers view church as something that exists to serve them—great games, cool worship, and hanging with friends. But what happens when we challenge this perspective and invite them to become contributors rather than consumers?  In this practical episode, we unpack three game-changing strategies to recruit students for your leadership team. 

Whether you're launching your first student leadership team or revitalizing an existing one, these proven strategies will help you transform participants into passionate leaders who serve in your student ministry, your church and in their community.

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Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** 

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250th EPISODE GIVEAWAY!! 🎉

Don't miss our fun giveaway celebrating our 250th episode!  Prizes include: Epic Water Filters Vostok Water Bottles, 6" Soft Coated Dodgeballs, Vavosport Pop Up Soccer Goals, Flag Football Set and more!

To enter the giveaway, email us at [email protected] and put "FREE250" in the subject line or body of the email.  Also, please include your name, church and location as well.  Full giveaway details, rules and regulations can be found in the description of this episode's YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/ClAeqtihUkY

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(#040) How to Start a Student Leadership Team in Youth Ministry

(#203) Create a Student Leadership Team that your Youth Group WANTS to Be a Part of!

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250th Episode Giveaway!! 🎉 Details on how to enter below! *** While your youth group might be small, you don't have to treat it that way!  Here are 5 ways to make your youth ministry feel bigger!  

Think about the last time you attended a small gathering that somehow felt electric. What made the difference? Likely, it wasn't the number of people but how those people engaged with each other and the environment. The same principle applies to your youth ministry.  You'll discover why maintaining an attitude of excellence rather than scarcity prevents the "we're too small for that" mentality that kills momentum before it starts.

Whether you're leading a youth group of 5 or 50, these principles will help you create the buzzing, vibrant ministry environment your students deserve. Remember, faithful shepherding isn't measured by attendance numbers but by how well you care for the students God has entrusted to you today.

Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** 

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250th EPISODE GIVEAWAY!! 🎉

Don't miss our fun giveaway celebrating our 250th episode!  Prizes include: Epic Water Filters Vostok Water Bottles, 6" Soft Coated Dodgeballs, Vavosport Pop Up Soccer Goals, Flag Football Set and more!

To enter the giveaway, email us at [email protected] and put "FREE250" in the subject line or body of the email.  Also, please include your name, church and location as well.  Full giveaway details, rules and regulations can be found in the description of this episode's YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/ClAeqtihUkY

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(#185) 5 Ingredients for an Ideal Youth Ministry Program!

(#192) 3 Mistakes that Small Youth Ministries Often Make

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250th Episode Giveaway!! 🎉 Details on how to enter below! *** Are you thinking of planning a worship night for your youth ministry?  In this episode, we give you a start to finish blueprint to create an unforgettable worship night experience for your youth group.  From set list, to student testimonies, to ambiance, to the schedule of the night and more, we break down all you'll need to plan your event.

Whether you have a dedicated worship band or simply a smartphone with a playlist, this episode provides adaptable strategies for any ministry context. By intentionally designing worship experiences that resonate with teenagers' spiritual hunger, you create sacred moments where faith becomes personal, authentic, and transformative.

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🚨 Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** 

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📧 We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.
If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at [email protected]!

❤️ If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoach

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250th EPISODE GIVEAWAY!! 🎉

Don't miss our fun giveaway celebrating our 250th episode!  Prizes include: Epic Water Filters Vostok Water Bottles, 6" Soft Coated Dodgeballs, Vavosport Pop Up Soccer Goals, Flag Football Set and more!

To enter the giveaway, email us at [email protected] and put "FREE250" in the subject line or body of the email.  Also, please include your name, church and location as well.  Full giveaway details, rules and regulations can be found in the description of this episode's YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/ClAeqtihUkY

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▶️ (#207) How to Build a Youth Ministry Worship Team From Scratch

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Are you ready to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out
GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** To celebrate our 250th episode, we're taking you on a full behind-the-scenes tour of our midweek youth group program.  Our youth ministry has access to our entire church and we will be showing exactly how we transform it and utilize space to enable a thriving student ministry program!

From the moment students arrive, every space serves a strategic purpose. We walk through pre-program hangout zones, our leader preparation/meeting spaces, and the main service area where we conduct high-energy games, worship, and teaching. You'll also see how we convert multiple spaces into effective small group environments where deeper connections happen.

Whether you lead ministry in a sprawling campus or a modest building, this tour offers practical ideas you can adapt for your context. For churches with limited facilities, we offer scaled-down alternatives that create the same engaging atmosphere without requiring elaborate setups or equipment.

If you want to watch the full tour with visuals, check it out on YouTube here:

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(#121) FREE TIME YOUTH MINISTRY GAMES - 6 Pre-Service Games Activities

(#242) Youth Ministry Room Setup & Decorating Ideas - Youth Ministry Remodel

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Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Whether your youth ministry meets during the summer or you take a break, it's imperative that you get your youth ministry ready for the new school year!  In this episode, we have 5 things you must do to prepare for the beginning of school to help your student ministry start the right way! 

It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned youth pastor or just starting out, these practical strategies will help you make a smooth transition from summer mode to school year youth ministry with purpose and momentum. Set your student ministry up for success this school year!

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We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.
If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at [email protected]!

If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoach

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You may also enjoy these episodes:

(#040) How to Start a Student Leadership Team in Youth Ministry

(#203) Create a Student Leadership Team that your Youth Group WANTS to Be a Part of!

(#110) Ultimate Guide for Fall Kickoff Events for Youth Ministry - 20 EVENT IDEAS!!

(#064) What's the BIG DEAL About SMALL GROUPS in Youth Ministry?

(#052) Small Group Leader Training for Youth Ministry

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*** FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 10 NIGHT GAMES FOR YOUTH MINISTRY discussed in this episode- EMAIL US AT [email protected] - and put in the subject or description "NIGHT GAMES" and we will send it over to you!***  In this episode, we've compiled 5 of our favorite after-dark youth group games that are super fun and easy to play.  Some of these can be played indoors but in the context of this episode, we detail them as outdoor youth group games.  These games will elevate your next youth event, summer camp, mid-week program night or retreat into something your students & leaders won't soon forget!

Want five more night games? Email us at [email protected] with "night games" in the subject line or click here to download instructions for all 10: https://forms.gle/jns5Y2UTFWMFFtcx9

Are you ready to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out
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Long Soccer Socks: https://amzn.to/3lfcS4N
Pool Noodles: https://amzn.to/3V26dhh (check the dollar store/Walmart for these)
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* Pool Noodles - https://amzn.to/3V26dhh

* Long Soccer Socks: https://amzn.to/3lfcS4N

You may also enjoy these episodes:

(#111) Plan a Year of Youth Group Games in Under 30 Minutes

(#044) Best Games for Summer Camp - 14 Fun Camp Game Ideas

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Are you ready to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out
GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Feeling called to youth ministry but can't seem to get hired at a church? You're not alone! This episode uncovers the uncomfortable yet crucial reasons why some youth ministry-minded individuals struggle to get hired as a youth pastor despite their passion.  Whether you're actively seeking a student pastor position or you are involved in hiring for your church, this conversation offers valuable perspective on what makes someone student ministry-ready. 

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📕 Book Mentioned in this Episode:

The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman

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We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.
If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at [email protected]!

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(#026) Increasing Your Value, Worth & Influence: Heart, Hunger, Hustle

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