In part 1 of 2 of this episode, Justin and Matthew sit down with Caleb Kaltenbach, author and pastor, who grew up in the LGBTQ community, gives us some insight in engaging with students in that community and how to engage culture in general.

He addresses both in his two books which we recommend you check out!

Messy Grace:
https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Grace-Parents-Sacrificing-Conviction/dp/1601427360/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527487990&sr=1-1&keywords=messy+grace+by+caleb+kaltenbach

God Of Tomorrow:
https://www.amazon.com/God-Tomorrow-Overcome-Fears-Future/dp/0735289980/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

In this episode, Justin and Matthew take a break from their normal format and take on all the questions that have been backing up in their inbox. They always try to answer a few questions before diving into their topic, but there have been so many good ones they wanted to answer them!

Sponsors:
Give Central
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In this episode, we chat with Justin Herman, the JH pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA, about ministry branding. We think he does it really well and there is a lot that goes into thinking through the look and feel of your ministry. Branding is more than just a sweet logo and Justin helps us walk through that.

Sponsors:

Give Central

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Orange XP3

http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/

Controlled Chaos Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/controlled-chaos-podcast/id1354292517?mt=2

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In this episode Justin and Matthew pick up their conversation about hacks on leading a healthy team. They talk through what sideways energy is and how to eliminate it, how your volunteer process can weed out people who would not be a good fit into your team, and letting your leaders know what their “wins” are.

All important things to make sure your team is healthy.

Sponsors:
Give Central
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Orange XP3
http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/

Student Leadership Conference
https://studentleadershipconference.com/

In this two-part episode, Justin and Matthew dive into hacks on how to lead a healthy team. They begin with YOU as the leader. You cannot lead a team unless you yourself is healthy first. They dive into practical ways to make sure you take steps in making sure you are healthy in your leadership.

Also find out how to save $20 per ticket on the DYM Student Leadership Conference in Granger, IN.

Sponsors:
Give Central
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Orange XP3
http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/

Student Leadership Conference
https://studentleadershipconference.com/

We all want to make sure our students are excited about bringing friends to come to service and hear about Jesus. In this episode Matthew and Justin continue their conversation on how to create an inviting culture in your youth group. If you missed last week’s episode, you may want to go back and listen to part 1.

They talk about how students listen to students more, student led series and one life’s.

Sponsor – Give Central
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In this episode Justin and Matthew chat through how their ministry has developed an inviting culture over the past few years. It takes a lot of work but they walk through 7 different things they have done to make sure their students know they can invite friends to come to service and events.

You will be challenged in taking some good looks about your processes and service gatherings in part 1 of this two part episode.

Congrats to Nathan Fergerson on being the winner of the new DYM University Apologetics Course!

https://www.dymuniversity.com/store/5jW9SR5Y

Sponsors:
Give Central
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Orange XP3
http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/

In this episode Justin and Matthew sit down and chat with Jonathan Meyer or Grace Church in Des Moines, Iowa about how to have a strategic youth ministry modeled in the way of Jesus. If you were to look how Jesus disciple people, he had 4 distinct steps in which we can implement in our ministries as well.

Jonathan also runs a student leadership conference of almost 2,000 pastors, leaders and students every year. Check out the Ignite Student Leadership Conference at the link below:

https://www.ignite-youth.org/

In this episode Justin and Matthew chat through what do to with graduating seniors and make sure they transition well into their next phase of life beyond youth group. They share some things they are trying to be intentional about and some areas in which they have failed in the past. If done well, it could be a great, great thing for them to set them for the future.

Super Senior Pack on DYM:
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack

We have one site license to give away for the brand new DYMU course on apologetics with Josh and Sean McDowell. It’s worth $70 and you and your whole team can be trained by some of the best to answer some of the toughest questions.

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If you do all 3 things you will be entered 3 times to win this great course!

We will announce the winners on Episode 26!

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