Strengthening Youth Ministry

Today's show features a presentation by our friend, David Calavitta. David breaks down the famous quote from William Barclay, "Jesus promised his disciples three things - that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble." This presentation was shared for a training day for local youth workers in 2020.

Today's show features a presentation on how to manage conflict with ministry by Fr Paul Hoesing and Sr M. Karolyn. Fr Hoesing acts as Vice Rector for Formation for Kenrick Glennon Seminary in St Louis, Missouri. Sr M. Karolyn, FSGM acts as Vocation Director of the Sisters of St Francis of the Martyr St George. This presentation was shared with local youth workers in 2020.

Today's show features a presentation about Advent given by Archbishop Rozanski. The presentation was shared via a Zoom call with local youth workers in 2020.

Today’s show features a presentation by our friend, Kerri Gallen, MSW, LCSW, who works as a school-based therapist at public and parochial schools, serving students in middle and high schools. Kerri is the Coordinator of Trauma and Racial Equity Programs in Saint Louis Counseling, and is an experienced speaker and trainer in the area of trauma and stress-related disorders. She will share a crash course in trauma informed counseling for youth workers. This presentation was shared via a Zoom call with local youth workers in 2020.

Today’s show features a presentation by our friend, Kerri Gallen, MSW, LCSW, who works as a school-based therapist at public and parochial schools, serving students in middle and high schools. Kerri is the Coordinator of Trauma and Racial Equity Programs in Saint Louis Counseling, and is an experienced speaker and trainer in the area of trauma and stress-related disorders. She will share what she is hearing from young people within the counseling setting, and give youth workers tips on how to serve young people in the midst of a global pandemic, while preparing for the future. This presentation was shared via a Zoom call with local youth workers in 2020.

Today’s show features a talk by our local charismatic ginger (some know her as Katie Gray, the Director of Parish Outreach at Lifeteen). This talk was presented at our annual youth minister training, Empower, to the veteran youth ministers in 2019. During this presentation, Katie shares helpful advice on how to reach out to teens outside of your parish walls. We also talk about nail salons and basketball games. Get your notebook ready and take some notes on how to improve your outreach game.

Today’s show features a presentation by a veteran youth minister, now licensed professional counselor, Jen Ryan. This talk was presented to local youth workers in 2019. During this presentation, Jen shares her wisdom in how to work with teens within your program who struggle with depression, trauma, anxiety, and other common mental health issues.

Warning: your hand will be exhausted from taking notes, so be sure to grab a cup of coffee. This episode is a gold mine of information.

Today’s show features a presentation by the awesome Father Chris Martin. This talk was presented to local youth workers in 2018. During this presentation, he shares practical commandments on how to accompany teens in ministry. We also talk about how Missionaries of Charity will always be better than everyone else.