In this episode, Jeremy and Sid discuss how to coach other small group leaders in both informal and formal settings. They emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of teachability and asking questions to spark curiosity and learning. They also suggest defining a fixed time for coaching sessions and setting clear expectations for the coaching relationship. The hosts encourage veteran small group leaders to take on the role of coaching and supporting younger leaders, recognizing the impact they can have on the next generation.

Check out the Next Steps Awards from Power to Change - Students. There’s $50,000 available this year!

If you’d like to find a university campus group, check out this link: https://p2c.com/students/campuses/

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

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Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing [email protected]

Takeaways

• Youth workers have the power to shape the future of their students by speaking truth and providing a vision for their lives.
• Youth workers should see themselves as conduits of truth, communicating the messages of Jesus and helping students discover their unique gifts and potential.
• There is a hesitation among youth workers to exercise their influence due to fear of getting it wrong or pushing students away, but the void is then filled by other voices.
• Prayer and seeking God's vision are essential for youth workers to effectively guide and mentor their students.
• Asking the right questions can help youth workers uncover the potential and purpose in their students' lives.
• Youth workers have the opportunity to make an eternal difference in the lives of young people and should embrace their role as shepherds and guides.

Time Stamps

• 00:00 Introduction and Framing the Question
• 00:57 The Role of Youth Workers in Shaping the Future
• 04:04 Being Conduits of Truth
• 08:38 Speaking Truth and Calling Out Students
• 11:08 Asking the Right Questions
• 13:49 Prayer for Volunteer Youth Workers

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing [email protected]

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

We’re coming to Ontario! Join us February 24, 2024 at Today’s Teens Conference

Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca

March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing [email protected]

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

We’re coming to Ontario! Join us February 24, 2024 at Today’s Teens Conference

Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca

March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing [email protected]

Learn more about Meisha at the following links:

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Christar is a global missions organization that cares deeply about your ministry to the next generation here in our country. So whether it’s leveraging their wisdom to craft ethical mission trips or connecting with them to catch a vision for what God is doing in hard to reach places, your ministry should connect with our friends at Christar.

Trinity Western University has been a long time supporter of the Youth Worker Community and we love how they merge a commitment to the discipleship of their students with strong leadership development AND world class academics. Take a look at all the program offerings so you know when to recommend TWU to your students!

The Chosen is is the first-ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. The series allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew Him. Check out the season 4 trailer here and then see if it’s showing in a theatre nearby.

You are invited to the YWC Conference! All the details are available at YouthWorker.Community. Bring your whole team to be encouraged and equipped to better disciple the students in your ministry.

February 9-10, 2024 - YWC Conference Calgary

And we’re coming to Ontario!

February 24, 2024 - Today’s Teens Conference

Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca

March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing [email protected]

A special thanks to our partners and sponsors that make this podcast possible…

The Chosen is is the first-ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. The series allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew Him. Check out the season 4 trailer here and then see if it’s showing in a theatre nearby.

Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca

March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East

You are invited to the YWC Conferences! All the details are available at YouthWorker.Community. Bring your whole team to be encouraged and equipped to better disciple the students in your ministry.

February 2-3, 2024 - YWC Conference Vancouver

February 9-10, 2024 - YWC Conference Calgary

And we’re coming to Ontario!

February 24, 2024 - Today’s Teens Conference

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing [email protected]

Sid and Jeremy mentioned a few platforms such as…

https://groupme.com/

https://www.whatsapp.com/download

https://discord.com/

https://www.messenger.com/

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Rocky Mountain College is one of partners for the Coalition and we’ve loved helping dozens of youth workers get their Bachelor’s degree through this partnership. Not only that, but Rocky actually offers a free Intro To The Bible course that you can sign up for at this link. Check it out with your other team members or even your students!

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has been faithfully reaching people for Jesus for years and they are using their platform on Search For Jesus to help connect with folks around the world. Check it out and see if you or even your students might be interested in volunteering to help spread the gospel in these unique ways!

You are invited to the YWC Conferences! All the details are available at YouthWorker.Community. Bring your whole team to be encouraged and equipped to better disciple the students in your ministry.

January 26-27, 2024 - YWC Conference Saskatoon

February 2-3, 2024 - YWC Conference Vancouver

February 9-10, 2024 - YWC Conference Calgary

And we’re coming to Ontario!

February 24, 2024 - Today’s Teens Conference

Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca

March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing [email protected]

A special thanks to our partners and sponsors that make this podcast possible…

Millar College of the Bible are developing passionate, relevant servants of Jesus Christ who are shaped by the entire Scriptures. Whether it’s a gap year or a full degree, you should familiarize yourself with Millar. They’ll root your students deeply into the Scriptures with a love for Christ.

Teen Street are such helpful partners in this season and you should check out their Out of the Box discipleship event – it’s a toolkit designed to help you run a great retreat for your students.

You are invited to the YWC Conferences! All the details are available at YouthWorker.Community. Bring your whole team to be encouraged and equipped to better disciple the students in your ministry.

January 26-27, 2024 - YWC Conference Saskatoon

February 2-3, 2024 - YWC Conference Vancouver

February 9-10, 2024 - YWC Conference Calgary

And we’re coming to Ontario!

February 24, 2024 - Today’s Teens Conference

Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca

March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing [email protected]

A special thanks to our partners and sponsors that make this podcast possible…

Do you know someone who is thinking about ministry?

The Way College is a 4-year accredited program for people who want to pursue a future in ministry. The program is designed to go deep theologically and also equip you practically for on-the-ground local church ministry.

Launched by Jason Ballard from the Alpha Youth Series and the team at The Way Church in Vancouver, this is a wonderful option for you or your students. If you want to know more, visit thewaycollege.ca

Change Conference (from Youth For Christ Canada) exists to see every youth in Canada hear, respond to, and live out the message of Jesus in their lives.

Whether you join in Alberta, Ontario, or Online, make sure to check out ChangeConference.com to learn more about how your group can be part of this exceptional event.

You are invited to the YWC Conferences! All the details are available at YouthWorker.Community. Bring your whole team to be encouraged and equipped to better disciple the students in your ministry.

January 26-27, 2024 - YWC Conference Saskatoon

February 2-3, 2024 - YWC Conference Vancouver

February 9-10, 2024 - YWC Conference Calgary

And we’re coming to Ontario!

February 24, 2024 - Today’s Teens Conference

Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca

March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing [email protected]