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“Stealing” Students is Unbiblical Youth Ministry
I'm frustrated with seeing this post, over and over again, "I just started here at the church and the former youth pastor has invited all the current students to a new youth group they're starting. I'm devastated." If you are the offending youth...
Feeling Abandoned By God
I don't answer all the comments on my videos because I don't feed trolls but occasionally there are honest questions, like this one. These kinds of questions are the ones many people are asking, one you might be asking, and this is my response to...
Before You Put It On The Calendar, Ask These 6 Questions Part 1
https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/before-you-put-it-on-your-calendar-ask-this?si=caf9eb95b7af42f99a63f2e5844d5ace&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing If you are in ministry you live and die by the calendar...
It’s Going To Be Ok
Many of the posts I write, podcasts I record and videos I make are letters to myself. They are the result of reflection and introspection and what I feel like God is saying to me in the moment. And, although they might be things God is telling me,...
30 Ways Pastors Can Appreciate Their Youth Pastors
Pastor's, I asked Gemini AI "How can a Pastor support their Youth Pastor?" and these are the 30 ideas it came up with. Please, for the love of God and the future of this generation, find ways to do these things year round. In doing so, you will...
Happy Youth Pastor Unappreciated Month
https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/happy-unappreciated-month?si=45799f2a72f649599d416e7098e762d2&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Did your church celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day this past week? Did you...
Beyond the Numbers: How Youth Pastors Can Make A Lasting Impact
https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/maximizing-your-time-with-students-for-greater-impact?si=5ae1ec3492164abab440602c0f074729&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing So, there are 700,800 hours in an 80-year...
Youth Ministry With A Purpose: The Power of A POV
You can poke me, ever so gently, about a few subjects, and you will immediately know my POV (point of view) on the subject. Note Dame Football - Over rated for the past 36 years 70's movies - best movie decade ever Dungeons and Dragons - Best game...
Tips To Re-Launching Your Youth Ministry
https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/relaunch-checklist-9-must-ask-questions?si=5017f1d58688459a8f29c45a4aaca62c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Re-launching is a big deal and how you go about it matters...
Coldplay We Pray Bible Lesson
Have you heard the Coldplay song We Pray? The song came out a few weeks ago and I thought it was worth sharing with you a few ways to use the song in your youth group as a way to teach on prayer. Here are a few things you need to know before I...
Disciple Students Differently: Lessons from Tua Tagovailoa
https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/discipling-students-differently?si=4f08810845ba498e93affdf780830a3c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The NFL has often been a microcosm of society, reflecting its...
The Real Reasons Jesus Is So Unpopular
https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/4-reasons-the-real-jesus-is-so-unpopular?si=75d6a01d657c42ff86175626e3def9f9&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Jesus has been a modern day pop culture icon since the...
The Chip On My Shoulder
https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/the-chip-on-your-shoulder?si=1fb18e71a3bf468ba61063712452dd7d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing I know the saying, "having a chip on your shoulder" has a negative...
Small Youth Group? Big Opportunities
https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/small-youth-group-big-opportunity?si=c939528921da45d7a4f8a4c23d84ca4a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing How many seniors did you graduate this year? Enough to make your...
4 Things Every Youth Pastor Should Know About Youth Camp
https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/4-things-every-youth-pastor-should-know-about-camp?si=60dae727c9ed42c4b6f17a6bd9b54cc9&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing I just returned from what feel like my 267th time...
The Disciple Project OUTREACH MANUAL
HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR DECAYING YOUTH MEETING INTO A FLOURISHING CITY-WIDE MOVEMENT