In order to engage most effectively in 3Story relationships we need to be familiar with our own stories. The best way to do that is to spend time regularly reflecting on our stories and discovering where God was working in them all along the way. So today we’re offering up a few simple tools to help you discover your own story.

Ideas for Journaling

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The call to pass on the faith from one generation to the next is a call that all believers share, but it can feel intimidating and awkard. In this episode we will introduce you to 3Story relationships that will allow you to naturally and intentionally share the gospel with young people.

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Strong collaborative relationships between ministries and other like minded organizations in our communities can be of great benefit to young people, but they can be difficult to develop because we don't know who to approach or how to make it happen. In this episode we're discussing the benefits we've seen through strong collaborations and offering some ideas to help get you thinking about who you might collaborate with and how you can begin the process.

Let us know the benefits you've experienced through your collaborative partnerships!

Having intentional conversations with young people are some of the best ways to let them know you see them, you hear them and you care. But getting to those conversations can be a challenge. In this episode we're discussing conversation skills to help you have better appointments with your students.

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While many youth workers are still awaiting that first gathering with their students since March, most others have returned to action with limited numbers. This is usually a time of the year that is full of activity and learning lots of names, but currently it’s difficult to even connect with the students we know. So in this episode we’re discussing how to meet new students when you can’t meet.

How are you handling the challenge of meeting new students when you either can't meet or your attendance is limited?

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This episode is packed with goodness as we celebrate 100 episodes with a new co-host! Today we welcome Reggie Blackmon to the podcast and have the pleasure of hearing more of his story.

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Recent surveys suggest that up to 50% of ministry volunteers are stepping away from their involvement at least for a time until things return some sense of normal. Everyone has their own reasons for making that decision but one reason seems to be a lack of true community among their ministry teams that would keep them engaged. In this episode we offer 7 ways to build community with your ministry team.

• The difference between serving with others in a ministry and serving together on a ministry team

1. Learn each other's names

1. Spend time together as a team

1. Spend time together individually

1. Pray for one another

1. Be vulnerable

1. Learn each other's strengths and weaknesses

1. Engage intentionally in ministry together... never go alone

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We’re all facing unique challenges during this season that is usually full of energy and excitement about the year ahead. But there’s one common trend that the vast majority of ministries are facing right now... low attendance and engagement both in person and online. In this episode we'll look at some recent stats regarding current attendance patterns, what it reveals about our ministries, and what we can do about it.

• Current statistics regarding church engagement through COVID among practicing Christians

1. Reach out individually

What are the unique challenges that you are curently facing in your ministry context? Let us know! We'd love to hear from you and even address some of those challenges on air! Simply SHARE YOUR NAME, WHERE YOU'RE LOCATED, and THE CHALLENGE YOU ARE FACING right now.

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1. Email a 20-30 second audio clip to [email protected].

• Barna Group's State of the Church 2020, Part 2

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Is there such a thing as a "typical" youth worker? Maybe. But Scripture calls us all to the responsibility of investing in the next generation. In this episode we're discussing how to use what you have - your gifts, talents, interests, and abiblities - to lead right where you are.

• 00:00... Intro

• 08:50... Pay attention to the needs

• 12:28... What gifts, talents, or hobbies do you have?

• Episode 96: Lead Where You Are

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Current paradigms of youth ministry have been challenged this year and as our ministry year kicks off for the fall of 2020 many of us are operating without the usual large(r) group gatherings that we have come to know and even depend on. In this episode we are challenging ministry leaders to reframe how we think about youth ministry and to look for opportunities to lead right where you are.

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