Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast

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Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast episodes

April 16, 2015TLH015: If I Could Start Over in Youth Ministry
What if I could go back and start over? What things would I do differently?
In today’s episode I’m giving you the five things I would do differently if I could go back and start over. These things are really simple, but REALLY important!
Regardless of whether you are new to Youth Ministry or a Youth Ministry veteran I think you’ll find these important for your ministry.
Links mentioned:
If I Could Say One Thing To A Youth Pastor
TLH003: Youth Ministry Lessons From A Rookie
TLH006: Crafting Vision For Your Ministry
TLH007: Why They Stay (Keeping Teens From Graduating From God)
A Crucial Element in Your Leadership (This Will Make or Break You)
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
Foolproof Fundraising
5 Tools I’m Using To Manage My Youth Ministry
In this particular episode, you will learn:
Mistakes that many Youth Pastors make early in their ministry
The number one thing I tell Youth Pastors
Steps to finding a mentor in Youth Ministry
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42 min
April 09, 2015TLH014: Seasons in Youth Ministry
Want to be in your ministry for a long time? You’ll need to know this.
In every Youth Ministry there are certain seasons that can be expected. Knowing what these are and being prepared for them when they come can make or break you. If you are not prepared for these when they come; you will find yourself looking for greener pastures quickly.
Regardless of whether you are new to Youth Ministry or a Youth Ministry veteran, you’ll benefit from knowing these six seasons in your ministry.
Links mentioned:
Why Youth Pastors leave around the 2-3 year mark
3 Reasons You Should Stay in Your Current Youth Ministry Position
TLH006: Crafting Vision For Your Ministry
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
The Ministry of Nurture (How to build real-life faith into your kids)
Raising the Bar: Ministry to Youth in the New Millennium
In this particular episode, you will learn:
What the key seasons are in your ministry so you can be prepared
What to look for and how to survive difficult points in ministry
When you can begin to REALLY evaluate your Youth Ministry
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34 min
April 02, 2015TLH013: Balancing Family and Youth Ministry
Balancing family and Youth Ministry is an impossible task. Today my guest is my amazing wife Sarah Livingston. We give you an honest inside look at how we manage our family and Youth Ministry. We share what works…what hasn’t always, and give you some practical advice on making it all work.
Links mentioned:
Dear Youth Pastor, Stop Fighting For Balance
The Key to REAL Influence In Youth Ministry
@sarahlivingston
https://instagram.com/livingladydesigns
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
Grace for the Good Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life
Graceful (For Young Women): Letting Go of Your Try-Hard Life
In this particular episode, you will learn:
How we manage our family and Youth Ministry
Helpful advice for making it all work
The challenges we face in our family and ministry
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46 min
March 26, 2015TLH012: What Youth Leaders Need From Youth Pastors
Having a team around you is SO IMPORTANT. Those Youth Leaders that serve alongside you have things that they need from their Youth Pastor. What are they? Matthew Hart shares from his years of Youth Ministry experience to help you invest well in your Youth Leaders and learn what Youth Leaders need from Youth Pastors.
Links mentioned:
When You Want To Stay and Can’t (part 1)
When You Want To Stay and Can’t (part 2)
Communicating with Parents (and what your biggest problem probably is)
Communicating with Parents (6 FREE ways to do it more effectively)
@RidingPastor
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
Youth Ministry Tracker App
Slack.com
Anonymous: Jesus’ hidden years…and yours
Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry: A Personal and Practical Guide to Starting Right
Refuel: An Uncomplicated Guide to Connecting with God
In this particular episode, you will learn:
What Youth Leaders expect from Youth Pastors
How to build community among your Youth Leaders
How to defend your call to Youth Ministry biblically
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48 min
March 19, 2015TLH011: Equipping Students to Defend their Faith
It is crucial that we prepare the students in our Youth Ministry to defend their faith. Where do you start? What are the most important issues? Dr. Jamie Dew gives practical advice to make sure your students’ faith doesn’t get washed away when they leave your ministry. Put on your thinking caps, in this episode we’re taking you to school…and it is SO good.
Links mentioned:
Southeastern Seminary
The College at Southeastern
@JamieDew
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith
New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics
In this particular episode, you will learn:
Why teaching apologetics is important
Where to start with apologetics
The major issues most students struggle with
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49 min
March 12, 2015TLH010: Teaching Theology in Youth Ministry
Should you focus on teaching doctrine and theology in Youth Ministry? In this episode David Hanson, from TheYouthMinistryBlog.com, and I tackle why you should, how to go about it, and where to start. You’ll also hear about David’s fascination with pulling teeth on mission trips and how God used a Chemistry class to call him to Youth Ministry.
Links mentioned:
TheYouthMinistryBlog.com
@YMinBlog
@DavidHanson1
thelongerhaul.com/itunes
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know
Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
Willmington’s Guide to the Bible 30th Anniversary Edition
In this particular episode, you will learn:
Why Jody could never be a dentist, and how David almost was
Why teaching theology in Youth Ministry is important
Where to start and some practical helps with teaching theology in Youth Ministry
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56 min
March 05, 2015TLH009: How To Market Your Youth Ministry To Students
While it may sound a little wrong, or even feel a little funny to say, there is a real need to market your Youth Ministry to students. With so many options and so little time, how do you effectively market your ministry to students? That’s what Amber Cassady from Simply Youth Ministry and Group Mission Trips tackles in this episode of the podcast. This episode is packed with helpful tips, practical (and many free) tools, and encouragement to be able to market your ministry effectively.
Click Here to Download The Top 5 Tools I Use To Manage My Youth Ministry
Links mentioned:
SimplyYouthMinistry.com
GroupMissionTrips.com
Simply Youth Ministry on Instagram
@youthministry
@groupmissions
[email protected]
thelongerhaul.com/itunes
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
Instagram
Canva.com
CreationSwap.com
Schedugr.am
Meet Edgar
Hootsuite
BufferApp
Tweriod
Unsplash.com
NoMoreClipArt.com
Simply Youth Ministry Tools
Simply Youth Ministry Communicate
Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones
Joby JM3-01WW GripTight GorillaPod Stand (Black)
GoPro Hero+ LCD, E-Commerce Entry Level Edition, Limited AccessoriesCamcorder | Silver
In this particular episode, you will learn:
Why marketing your Youth Ministry is important
Where to start with marketing your Youth Ministry regardless of the size of your ministry
How to effectively manage the marketing of your Youth Ministry
Click Here to Download The Top 5 Tools I Use To Manage My Youth Ministry
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39 min
February 26, 2015TLH008: What to do with busy teens
In this episode you’ll hear from Aaron Helman of SmarterYouthMinistry.com. We talk about how students in our ministries are overworked, under-slept, and overstressed more than ever before. We tackle the approach we normally take to addressing this issue, and how it is wrong, along with what we should be doing.
Links mentioned:
SmarterYouthMinistry.com
The one-sentence mantra that could change your youth ministry forever
@aaronhelman
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
The Essential Time Management Course For Youth Workers
Play It Away: A Workaholic’s Cure for Anxiety by Charlie Hoehn
Leading On Empty by Wayne Cordeiro
In this particular episode, you will learn:
How to approach the issue of business in students
How to talk with parents about the business of their families
How to deal with students who aren’t present at Youth Events more effectively
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47 min
February 19, 2015TLH007: Why They Stay (Keeping Teens From Graduating From God)
In this episode you’ll hear from Steve Parr, author of The Coffee Shop That Changed A Church, among other books. Steve shares about his recent research on why those that stay in church after graduating from the Youth Ministry, stay in church rather than stray from their faith.
This may be the most important content I have shared to date in any format. Whether you are a Youth Pastor, Youth Worker, Parent, or other staff member, you will find this episode SUPER helpful and informative. It is packed with great actionable items that are backed with credible research.
Links mentioned:
6 Benchmarks in Your Youth Ministry
Why Youth Pastors Leave Around the 2-3 Year Mark
3 Reasons You Should Stay In Your Current Ministry Position
5 Reasons You Struggle To Get Along With Your Pastor
SteveParr.net
@SteveRParr
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie
The Coffee Shop That Changed A Church by Steve Parr
In this particular episode, you will learn:
Major factors that contribute to students staying in church after graduating from “Youth Group”
Practical steps you can take to help keep your students from graduating from God
The one key to helping students stay faithful after graduation
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59 min
February 12, 2015TLH006: Crafting Vision For Youth Ministry
In this episode you’ll hear from Nate Turner of Creative Grid Partners. Nate walks us through the process needed to craft a realistic and powerful vision for your Youth Ministry. This is a must listen….
Links mentioned:
5 Characteristics We Want In Our Students
Setting Goals In Your Ministry
creativegridpartners.com
@NateJTurner
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
Sustainable Youth Ministry byMark Devries
Advanced Strategic Planning by Aubrey Malphurs
In this particular episode, you will learn:
The difference between “Mission” and “Vision”
The process for finding and creating a vision in your youth ministry
How to set realistic goals in your ministry
HOW TO GET A FREE 1 HOUR CONSULT ON CRAFTING YOUR OWN VISION (deadline March 31, 2015)
Mission > Values > Vision > Strategy > Goals
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52 min

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Join Jody Livingston, a dedicated Student Pastor with boots-on-the-ground experience, as he guides both new and veteran Youth Ministry leaders toward sustainable success in The Longer Haul podcast.…