Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast

It has become a regular occurrence for me. At least once a week I have someone reach out asking if I know of anyone I could recommend for their Youth Pastor search.

Sadly, the answer is the same every time these days…no.

It seems that nearly everyone is looking to hire a Youth Pastor and the cupboard is bare.

So, where have all the Youth Pastors gone?

In this episode, I’m joined by my friends Dr. Tim McKnight (author of Engaging Gen Z), Dr. Scott Pace (author of Student Ministry by the Book), and Todd Jones (from Stoked on Youth Ministry) to discuss what led to the lack of Youth Pastors and what we can do to solve this problem.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Baptist Press Article: Why is there a shortage of student ministers and what can be done about it?

Anderson University

The College at Southeastern

Stoked on Youth Ministry

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Engaging Gen Z by Dr. Tim McKnight

Student Ministry by the Book by Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Ed Newton

Navigating Student Ministry: Charting Your Course for the Journey by Dr. Tim McKnight

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We all have it. It’s the dreaded “other duties as assigned” disclaimer at the bottom of the job description. So what happens when those “other duties” are design, website, newsletter, social media?

Maybe you’re great at that, but it is a lot to manage on top of your “real job.” Maybe you’re not so great and don’t know where to start. Or, maybe it’s just an area you want to be better in.

Well in today’s episode Matt Curtis joins us and drops some really helpful and practical tips and tricks for getting it all done and doing it well.

Oh, and did I mention he’s also giving away about $50 in freebies to Longer Haul listeners as well?

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As the old saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” In this episode podcast, we talk about what’s ending, why it’s ending, and what if anything the future holds for The Longer Haul.

As always, thanks for being a part of The Longer Haul and for all you do! We’re so thankful to have you as a part of this community.

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How often do you evaluate your youth ministry? Stop and think for a minute about the last time you sat down, blocked out some time, and REALLY evaluated your youth ministry.

Maybe it has been a while or you’re not sure how to do it. Maybe you’re not sure what to evaluate or why you even should evaluate your youth ministry. Well, have no fear! In this episode, we’re sharing how to, what to, and why you should.

We also drop a few practical tools in as well. We hope you find this episode practically helpful as you finish out the year and look ahead to next year.

Thanks for listening and for being a part of the longer haul community!

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:

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Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

ym360.com

YM360 is the premier provider of youth ministry Bible study curriculum, student devotionals, DiscipleNow resources, youth leader development, and summer camp experiences through GENERATE Camp by YM360.

Check out YOUTH MINISTRY THREE SIXTY at YM360.com

For being a loyal listener use promo code: LONGERHAUL4U for 20% off your next order. *some exclusions apply*

I.N.F.O for Families

Check out their brand-new resource for helping families navigate smartphones.  Use the promo code: LONGERHAUL for 25% off of your order of Smart Phones 101.  Head over and check it out at smartphones-101.com!

AirOSport.fun

AIR O SPORT is a new engaging, multi-use game that’s guaranteed to get everyone in on the fun!  Easy to learn, challenging to master…boredom never stood a chance!

Be sure to use the promo code: LONGERHAUL to save on shipping and get a free upgrade on your discs.

Longevity in youth ministry definitely requires growing and learning. There’s always more to learn and areas to grow. In this episode, we share lessons we’re learning, books that we’ve found helpful, and a few hints at what is ahead.

Thanks for listening and for being a part of the longer haul community!

JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!

Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

ym360.com

YM360 is the premier provider of youth ministry Bible study curriculum, student devotionals, DiscipleNow resources, youth leader development, and summer camp experiences through GENERATE Camp by YM360.

Check out YOUTH MINISTRY THREE SIXTY at YM360.com

For being a loyal listener use promo code: LONGERHAUL4U for 20% off your next order. *some exclusions apply*

I.N.F.O for Families

Check out their brand-new resource for helping families navigate smartphones.  Use the promo code: LONGERHAUL for 25% off of your order of Smart Phones 101.  Head over and check it out at smartphones-101.com!

AirOSport.fun

AIR O SPORT is a new engaging, multi-use game that’s guaranteed to get everyone in on the fun!  Easy to learn, challenging to master…boredom never stood a chance!

Be sure to use the promo code: LONGERHAUL to save on shipping and get a free upgrade on your discs.

Partnering with parents in youth ministry can be a challenge. Depending on what stage of life and ministry you are in, knowing how and where to start can leave you frustrated.

Never fear! In today’s episode we’re diving in with practical advice and tips on how to partner more effectively with parents in your youth ministry.

Thanks for listening and for being a part of the longer haul community.

JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!

Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

ym360.com

YM360 is the premier provider of youth ministry Bible study curriculum, student devotionals, DiscipleNow resources, youth leader development, and summer camp experiences through GENERATE Camp by YM360.

Check out YOUTH MINISTRY THREE SIXTY at YM360.com

For being a loyal listener use promo code: LONGERHAUL4U for 20% off your next order. *some exclusions apply*

I.N.F.O for Families

Check out their brand new resource for helping families navigate smartphones.  Use the promo code: LONGERHAUL for 25% off of your order of Smart Phones 101.  Head over and check it out at smartphones-101.com!

AirOSport.fun

AIR O SPORT is a new engaging, multi-use game that’s guaranteed to get everyone in on the fun!  Easy to learn, challenging to master…boredom never stood a chance!

Be sure to use the promo code: LONGERHAUL to save on shipping and get a free upgrade on your discs.

Annnnd we’re back!

It’s been a long summer, and we’re excited to be back recording new episodes. In this episode, we give you an update on where we’ve been, what’s ahead, and what things we’re currently working on.

Thanks for listening and for being a part of the longer haul community.

JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!

Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

ym360.com

YM360 is the premier provider of youth ministry Bible study curriculum, student devotionals, DiscipleNow resources, youth leader development, and summer camp experiences through GENERATE Camp by YM360.

Check out YOUTH MINISTRY THREE SIXTY at YM360.com

For being a loyal listener use promo code: LONGERHAUL4U for 20% off your next order. *some exclusions apply*

I.N.F.O for Families

Check out their brand new resource for helping families navigate smartphones.  Use the promo code: LONGERHAUL for 25% off of your order of Smart Phones 101.  Head over and check it out at smartphones-101.com!

AirOSport.fun

AIR O SPORT is a new engaging, multi-use game that’s guaranteed to get everyone in on the fun!  Easy to learn, challenging to master…boredom never stood a chance!

Be sure to use the promo code: LONGERHAUL to save on shipping and get a free upgrade on your discs.

It’s no secret that youth ministry over the last year and a half has been incredibly difficult. What your ministry will look like after Covid is probably still up in the air. One thing seems to be true for almost everyone, what your youth ministry looks like will largely require rebuilding your youth ministry.

On the surface, this can look and feel really discouraging. In today’s episode, Matt Lawson joins the show to talk about lessons we can learn from church planting. Matt is a youth ministry veteran and church planter who now works for NAMB supporting church planters.

This episode is full of encouragement and practical advice and takeaways. So grab a notebook, pen, and some coffee and dive in.

JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!

Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

ym360.com

YM360 is the premier provider of youth ministry Bible study curriculum, student devotionals, DiscipleNow resources, youth leader development, and summer camp experiences through GENERATE Camp by YM360.

Check out YOUTH MINISTRY THREE SIXTY at YM360.com

For being a loyal listener use promo code: LONGERHAUL4U for 20% off your next order. *some exclusions apply*

I.N.F.O for Families

Check out their brand new resource for helping families navigate smartphones.  Use the promo code: LONGERHAUL for 25% off of your order of Smart Phones 101.  Head over and check it out at smartphones-101.com!

AirOSport.fun

AIR O SPORT is a new engaging, multi-use game that’s guaranteed to get everyone in on the fun!  Easy to learn, challenging to master…boredom never stood a chance!

Be sure to use the promo code: LONGERHAUL to save on shipping and get a free upgrade on your discs.

How do we engage Gen Z? The largest generation we’ve ever seen certainly brings with it challenges and opportunities.

In today’s episode, Dr. Tim McKnight joins the show to talk about Engaging Gen Z. There’s a lot to learn and this interview is SO good. So grab some coffee, something to take notes with, and enjoy!

Links Mentioned:

Engaging Gen Z by Dr. Tim McKnight

Anderson University

JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!

Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

ym360.com

YM360 is the premier provider of youth ministry Bible study curriculum, student devotionals, DiscipleNow resources, youth leader development, and summer camp experiences through GENERATE Camp by YM360.

Check out YOUTH MINISTRY THREE SIXTY at YM360.com

For being a loyal listener use promo code: LONGERHAUL4U for 20% off your next order. *some exclusions apply*

I.N.F.O for Families

Check out their brand new resource for helping families navigate smartphones.  Use the promo code: LONGERHAUL for 25% off of your order of Smart Phones 101.  Head over and check it out at smartphones-101.com!

AirOSport.fun

AIR O SPORT is a new engaging, multi-use game that’s guaranteed to get everyone in on the fun!  Easy to learn, challenging to master…boredom never stood a chance!

Be sure to use the promo code: LONGERHAUL to save on shipping and get a free upgrade on your discs.

In our last episode, we gave some helpful thoughts and tips for how to approach your youth ministry as we come out of Covid. Part of this is the reality that for most of us we won’t see the same number of students we saw involved in our programs before Covid.

But we don’t want to be all doom and gloom so in this episode we’re talking about, “what if they DO come back.”

JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!

Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

ym360.com

YM360 is the premier provider of youth ministry Bible study curriculum, student devotionals, DiscipleNow resources, youth leader development, and summer camp experiences through GENERATE Camp by YM360.

Check out YOUTH MINISTRY THREE SIXTY at YM360.com

For being a loyal listener use promo code: LONGERHAUL4U for 20% off your next order. *some exclusions apply*

I.N.F.O for Families

Check out their brand new resource for helping families navigate smartphones.  Use the promo code: LONGERHAUL for 25% off of your order of Smart Phones 101.  Head over and check it out at smartphones-101.com!

AirOSport.fun

AIR O SPORT is a new engaging, multi-use game that’s guaranteed to get everyone in on the fun!  Easy to learn, challenging to master…boredom never stood a chance!

Be sure to use the promo code: LONGERHAUL to save on shipping and get a free upgrade on your discs.