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Are you looking for a simple and effective check in system for your youth ministry?In this episode, we are talking about practical strategies for creating an easy and simple check-in station.  We will be discussing various check-in systems from high-tech to low-tech, and emphasize the critical role of tracking attendance to maintain engagement and ensure no student slips through the cracks.  Should you use name tags?  Should you give out gifts for first time visitors?  All of these questions will be answered here!

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(#137) Gift Ideas for First Time Visitors in Youth Ministry

(#036) How to Get New Students Connected to Your Youth Group

(#166) Ask Me Anything Episode

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Are you a youth worker with an upcoming maternity or paternity leave?  In this video, we discuss some simple ways to make leaving on maternity/paternity a seamless process in a simple way for not only you but for whoever is taking over for you while you are out.   

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(#164) Why You Need Multiple Speakers in Your Youth Ministry

(#166) Ask Me Anything Episode

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Ever wondered how to build a youth ministry dream team that stays motivated and engaged?  In this episode, we are covering 5 tips to creating an environment that not only attracts top-tier volunteers but keeps them invested for a long time. We explore the crucial elements of maintaining an organized, respectful, and well-communicated atmosphere that naturally fosters a culture of pride and dedication to the youth ministry. Through practical examples, discover how a stellar reputation and word-of-mouth can be one of your best student ministry recruiting tools.

Learn how to support not just the students but the youth leaders who guide them. We dive into the significance of praying for and nurturing your leadership team, with actionable tips on how to spend quality time with them while maintaining boundaries.  Finally, we discuss the long-term impact of cultivating future leaders within your youth ministry.  Learn how to build a supportive, joyful environment where everyone feels valued and connected, ultimately retaining dedicated leaders for years to come.

Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out
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(#011) - How to Recruit the RIGHT Volunteers for Your Youth Ministry

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Youth ministry shouldn't be about stagnation.  As youth pastors, we must constantly be improving ourselves as well as our ministries to disciple students.  In this episode, we will equip you with the tools you need to break free from the status quo.  We'll uncover the art of creating margin in your schedule, ensuring you have the mental space to foster growth and creativity rather than just putting out fires.  Learn the secrets of bulk planning and thoughtful scheduling to keep urgent tasks from overshadowing important ones, allowing you to maintain a vibrant, thriving student ministry.

Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of high-pressure environments that stifle creativity and inspiration. Efficient communication, clear goals, and impactful programs are essential, and we provide practical tips like conducting time audits, automating processes, and delegating responsibilities. Finally, breathe new life into your youth group gatherings with engaging activities that perfectly balance fun and the core message of God's word.  Join us for actionable insights that will elevate your youth ministry work and keep it aligned with the ultimate mission and vision.

Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out
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(#111) - Plan a Whole Year of Youth Group Games in Under 30 Minutes

(#038) - How to Plan Your Week in Youth Ministry - Time Management Tips

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Do you have a youth group that has a tendency to be wild and a bit out of control?  Youth ministry can be a delicate dance of being able to ramp up the excitement, but also reign it in and channel it into a time of focus.  In this episode, we discuss the balance of student ministry where we can keep things fun but not let things get out of control.    These 4 tips will help your youth pastor leadership skills and planning so you can develop a youth group that keeps a healthy amount of fun without losing control.

Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out
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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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(#051) - Youth Ministry Planning - Youth Group Midweek Schedule

(#089) - How to Get Better Engagement During Sermons in Youth Ministry

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**FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUMMER OLYMPIC YOUTH GROUP GAMES - EMAIL US AT [email protected] - and put in the subject or description "SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES" and we will send it over to you!** What better activity to do during the summer this year than a Youth Ministry Summer Olympics Event!  In this episode we will be going over how to plan, promote and perfect a Summer Olympic Event for your youth group.  In addition to that, we will also be giving you a ton of games that you can use!


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Do you ever find yourself questioning how to elevate your teaching to resonate with your student ministry? In this episode, we will guide you through a journey of self-improvement in youth ministry teaching.  We promise to leave you with actionable insights and new-found confidence if you follow these 3 youth pastor tips. As a youth pastor, the message you craft is a bridge between the biblical text and the hearts of your students, and we're passionate about helping you construct those bridges with care and expertise. This episode is for anyone looking to deepen their scriptural knowledge and refine their public speaking skills, ensuring every word you speak is impactful and gospel-centered.

Books mentioned in this episode:

"Preaching" by Tim Keller
"Prayer" by Tim Keller
"Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren
"Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart" by J.D. Greear
"The Reason for God" by Tim Keller

Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? 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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(#089) How to Get Better Engagement During Sermons in Youth Ministry

(#163) These 5 Tips Will Help Your Youth Group Retain Your Sermons

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Is your desire to create a healthy and authentic worship culture?  Today, we will be sharing 5 tips to help enhance your youth group's worship experience, not simply for the outward physical expression, but the inward spiritual connection. This episode will hopefully offer a jolt of encouragement for those times you might question the impact of your student ministry based on what you see—or don't see—during worship.

Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out
GrowYourYouthMinistry.com

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If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at [email protected]!

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(#051) Youth Ministry Planning - Youth Group Midweek Schedule

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Leadership in youth ministry isn't for the weak...it takes thick skin and a tender heart.  In this episode, we share the unvarnished truth about what it takes to guide the next generation as a youth pastor.  We'll equip you with four essential principles that'll transform your leadership approach so that you can better serve the students and leaders in your student ministry.

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(#080) Youth Pastor Leadership: 8 Skills You Need to Master

(#131) How to Level Up Your Leadership Skills in Youth Ministry

(#144) Youth Pastor: Increase Your Influence Through Servant Leadership

(#058) Leadership Skills for Youth Pastors: 9 Effective Leadership Traits (Part 1)

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Have you ever equated the success of your youth ministry with the number of seats filled? Or have you ever looked at a larger youth ministry and quietly judged them in your heart...possibly without even knowing the whole truth?  Join us as we take a look at leadership within small youth ministries, and reveal why chasing after a packed room might be a misguided goal. Despite what you might think, this episode isn't just about numbers; it's about taking pause to look at your leadership and see if you are making any of these mistakes with your youth group.  While this conversation is geared towards those with smaller student ministries, the insights are applicable for anyone at the helm of a youth group, big or small.

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(#107) The 7 Essential Tips to GROW Your YOUTH MINISTRY!

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