Student Ministry Conversations

No matter how long you have been in Youth Ministry, there are always new things to learn and put into practice to make your ministry more efficient and effective. We should always be looking for new ways to better our systems and ministry to bring Jesus to more and more students.

Come join the conversation as Russell sits down with Dr. David Fraze, David Fraze (D.Min., Fuller Theological seminary) Assistant Professor and Endowed Chair of the Youth and Family Ministry Program (www.lcu.edu) David has been in student ministry and has worked with students and  families for over 32 years as they talk about some different practices and wisdom that they have both learned when it comes to student ministry.

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One of the most important tasks of Youth Ministry is teaching students the Gospel of Jesus Christ and taking them into a fuller understanding of how and why scripture says what it says... but are we missing out on opportunities with students growth when our lessons often are surface level to make sure everyone is able to understand or feels included in the conversation? 

Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Brian Lucas, former youth pastor and now lead pastor at Pax Christian Church, as they talk about the importance of teaching deeper to students.

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While we can all agree that the week to week ministry of our job is the most important in continuing to educate and bring students into a relationship with Jesus, we are also called to teach our students to serve. Mission trips can be incredibly useful in allowing students to experience Jesus but there are all kinds of questions that need to be answered (especially with trips over seas). 

Come join the conversation as Russell sits down with Alain Leistikow, the youth pastor at FUMC Livingston as they talk about Mission Trips in foreign countries.

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It's time for another recap episode! Come join the conversation as Russell and Brent sit down and discuss their favorite moments of the past 17 guests on the podcast. We are excited to kick off the new year and bring you more conversations with more youth pastors and leaders over more content! 

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The ultimate call to ministry for any Christian is to bring people to Christ and teach them how to follow Jesus and lead others to come to know Him. We also have the great privilege as Youth Pastors to walk alongside students as they begin to feel called to ministry. How do we do this? How can we encourage and equip our students as they begin their call to serve Jesus in the local church.

Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Jessica Geiger who is the Student Pastor at Life Church - Cullman in Alabama as they talk through ways to equip the next generation that is called into ministry. 

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What is the greatest influence on the faith of your youth? If you guessed youth leaders, or pastors, then you would most likely be wrong. Actually the greatest influence is parents. So as youth leaders we need to find ways to equip, encourage and empower parents to grow in faith themselves and pass that faith on to their kids.

In this episode of the Student Ministry Conversations podcast we are joined by Walt Mueller, one of the leading voices in youth culture research and in equipping parents and youth leaders to lead this generation if students into a strong, vibrant faith.

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Ministry is a job like no other which leads to great conversations, fantastic moments of spiritual engagement and some incredible memories for everyone involved. It also involves a lot of hurt and broken people dealing with real pain and suffering. Finding the “perfect” balance of ministry might not exist, but there are definitely things we can do to make steps to stay healthy emotionally, physically and spiritually while we are serving others around us. 

Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Justin Herman. Justin is a ex-youth pastor, the host of the Controlled Chaos podcast (which is coming back and we are SO EXCITED!) and a tremendous advocate for the heart and health of the pastor/leader/volunteer in student ministry. They sit down to discuss how to keep ministry healthy so we can lessen the effects of the difficult seasons of ministry.  

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We can easily agree in the fact that we are all better together and this should include together in ministry but the real question is how do we work together with churches from other denominations and sizes. Come join the conversation as Russell sits down with Tom Crozier who is on staff at Jesus People Church to Chicago, Illinois as they talk about Collaborating in Youth Ministry. 

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If you have been in student ministry for any length of time then chances are that you have been to a church camp or a retreat with a guest speaker that has been picked to speak life into the students (and leaders) that are there.

Maybe you are wanting to get your feet wet when it comes to group speaking or you have been asked to speak to a group? What preparation and steps do you take in order to get ready? How do you prepare yourself both physically and spiritually to make sure you are speaking the words of Christ and not something that puffs your own ego?

Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Hunter Smith who is the Student Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama as they talk about both being the speaker in camps and retreats and hiring the right speaker for camps and retreats.

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While we are all working to develop students and their personal relationships with Christian peers and strengthen their walk with Christ, it's also a responsibility to incorporate students into the life of the church... but how do we do that? What are some different areas that we can get students involved in church through service and attendance?

Come join the conversation as Russell sits down with Sam Halverson who is the author of the book "One Body: Integrating Teenagers into the Life of Your Church".

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