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Episode 26: Going To College w/ Andrew Itson

On episode 26, we interview Andrew Itson about helping students transition from high school to college. 

Andrew Itson is the preaching minister for the Robertsdale Church of Christ in Robertsdale, AL. Andrew was also in campus ministry for around eight years. 

Follow Andrew Itson on Facebook (www.facebook.com/andrew.itson) or Twitter (@andrew_itson)

 

GIMME SOMETHING GOOD

 

If you've got some youth ministry questions that you'd like us to answer in upcoming episodes, ask us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] and we will try to answer them in our next show.

You are doing a great work in youth ministry.

Episode 24: Ministering To Depressed Teens w/ Jeremy Hinote (Part 2)

On episode 24, Jeremy Hinote joins us in part 2 of our interview to talk about how to minister to teens who struggle with depression.

Find Jeremy on Facebook (www.facebook.com/jeremy.hinote), Twitter (@JeremyHinote), and Instagram (@jbhinote22). 

MINISTERING TO DEPRESSED TEENS W/ JEREMY HINOTE

Resources for helping teens who struggle with depression, self-harm & suicide (CLICK HERE TO VIEW) 

If you like the show, would you consider going to iTunes and leaving us a good rating and review? That will help us get this podcast noticed more in the iTunes library.

If you've got some youth ministry questions that you'd like us to answer in upcoming episodes, ask us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] and we will try to answer them in our next show.

You are doing a great work in youth ministry.

Episode 23: Ministering To Depressed Teens w/ Jeremy Hinote (Part 1)

On episode 23, Jeremy Hinote joins us to talk about how to minister to teens who struggle with depression.

Find Jeremy on Facebook (www.facebook.com/jeremy.hinote), Twitter (@JeremyHinote), and Instagram (@jbhinote22). 

GIMME SOMETHING GOOD

 

MINISTERING TO DEPRESSED TEENS W/ JEREMY HINOTE (part 1) 

  • Causes of depression in teens

  • Tips on how to recognize a teen who struggles with depression

  • Best thing YM’s can do for depressed teens

  • How is social media affecting teens with depression

 

If you like the show, would you consider going to iTunes and leaving us a good rating and review? That will help us get this podcast noticed more in the iTunes library.

If you've got some youth ministry questions that you'd like us to answer in upcoming episodes, ask us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] and we will try to answer them in our next show.

You are doing a great work in youth ministry.

Episode 19: Changing Churches

GIMME SOMETHING GOOD

 

TIPS FOR CHANGING CHURCHES 

  1. Don't cut/overhaul any old programs your first 2 years, unless there is mass consensus.

  2. Learn from your last experience.

  3. Don't assume the grass is greener without a little manure.

  4. Primary focus should be to build relationships with EVERYONE for first 24 months.

  5. Bring energy & excitement, but also be an adult.

  6. Don’t burn any bridges and work on building new ones.

  7. Love your kids from where you left but remember they may now have a new guy working with them...let them become his kids.

  8. Pray.

 

CLOSE THE SHOW:

  • Thanks for joining us.

  • Check us out on Twitter... @eric_the_gray & @adjenkins18

  • If you've got some youth ministry questions that you'd like us to answer in upcoming episodes, ask us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] and we will try to answer them in our next show.

  • You are doing a great work in youth ministry.

Episode 18: New Year's Resolutions for YM's

Episode 18: New Year’s Resolutions for YM’s

Show notes for this episode can be found at www.adventuresinministry.com/ympodcast/018

HIGHLIGHT RESOURCE

 

3 NEW IDEAS FOR YOUR YOUTH MINISTRY

  1. Small Group discussions in Bible class

  2. Create a ministry team of students & a ministry team of adults.

    1. “Sustainable Youth Ministry” by Mark DeVries

  3. Ignite your youth group.

 

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR YM’S

  1. Date better.

    1. Plan regular dates with your wife (and children).

  2. Get better.

    1. Devote time on a weekly basis to get better at one area of ministry that you struggle with (visiting, preaching, connecting, budgeting).

  3. Connect better.

    1. Connect with teens

  4. Eat better.

    1. Eat more salads and less pizza.

  5. Plan better.

    1. Plan your day, week & month ahead of time.

    2. Plan your teaching calendar 4-6 months out.

    3. Plan activities 6-12 months out.

 

CLOSE THE SHOW:

  • Thanks for joining us.

  • Follow AIM on Twitter (@theAIMstuff) & Facebook

  • This will be our last episode of 2014. When we come back next year, we will have a whole new list of topics to discuss.

  • You can find previous episodes at adventuresinministry.com/ympodcast or in iTunes

  • You are doing a great work in youth ministry.

Episode 17: Ministering to Middle School Students w/ David Knox

Episode 17: Ministering to Middle School Students w/ David Knox
 

Show notes for this episode can be found at adventuresinministry.com/ympodcast/017

INTERVIEW WITH David Knox

  • Allow David to introduce himself...

  • Tell us your story of how God lead you to minister to middle schoolers

  • What do you love more about working with middle schoolers than high schoolers?

  • What are some of the different challenges that you face working with Middle Schoolers?

  • What do you miss about working with high schoolers?

  • What are some program ideas that you’ve found that have worked with middle school students?

  • What are some tips for teaching middle school students?

  • What advice would you give to guys who work with middle & high school students to help them connect better with middle schoolers?

Possible Questions:

  • Do y’all ever do anything with the high school? What are the advantages of splitting the groups

 

CLOSE THE SHOW:

  • Thanks for joining us.

  • Follow AIM on Twitter (@theAIMstuff) & Facebook

  • Our next episode will be about our favorite things about youth ministry.

  • You can find previous episodes at adventuresinministry.com/ympodcast or in iTunes

  • You are doing a great work in youth ministry.


 

Episode 16: Counseling Students w/ Mark Butts

Episode 16: Counseling Students w/ Mark Butts


Show notes for this episode can be found at adventuresinministry.com/ympodcast/016.

OPENING TALKING POINTS…

  • We are getting right into our interview today with Mark Butts because of the length of the interview.


 

INTERVIEW WITH MARK BUTTS

  • Allow Mark to introduce himself... Give some of Mark's qualifications & education

  • What prompted you to pursue becoming a marriage and family therapist?

  • What has becoming a marriage and family therapist added to your ministry...how has it helped?

  • What do you know now about counseling students that you wish you had known 15 years ago when you started in YM?

  • What safeguards should YMs take when counseling students?

  • How should a YM deal with confidentiality with a student? When do you involve parents?

  • How do you know when an issue a student is dealing with requires professional help?


 

CLOSE THE SHOW:

  • Thanks for joining us.

  • Follow AIM on Twitter (@theAIMstuff) & Facebook

  • Our next episode will be about ministering to middle school students.

  • You can find previous episodes at adventuresinministry.com/ympodcast or in iTunes

  • You are doing a great work in youth ministry.

 

Intro & outro music: “Start A Fire” by Unspoken

 

Episode 13: Design For Dummies w/ Scott Utter

Episode 13: Design For Dummies w/ Scott Utter

OUR GUEST TODAY...

  • Scott Utter, youth minister at the Millview Church of Christ in Franklin, TN. Follow Scott on Twitter @SquattUtter. 

TODAY'S RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

  • Jonathan Germany’s website...walkinginhisfootsteps.com...just released 2 free teaching series. (1) 13 week series on Discipleship and (2) a five week series on excuses.

INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT UTTER

Thanks for joining us.

Follow AIM on Twitter (@theAIMstuff) & Facebook

Our next episode will be about secrets to running successful retreats

You can find previous episodes at adventuresinministry.com/ympodcast or in iTunes.

You are doing a great work in youth ministry.

 

Episode 9: Longevity in YM w/ Jerry Elder

Episode 9: Longevity in Youth Ministry w/ Jerry Elder

Welcome to the I’m a YM podcast, a podcast by youth ministers, for youth ministers.

I'm A YM Podcast is proud to be part of the AIM Network of podcasts. Find out more at adventuresinministry.com. 

QUESTIONS FOR JERRY:

  • If you hadn’t become a YM, what would you be?

  • What was youth ministry like when you first started?

  • What things have changed in YM?

  • What things haven’t changed in YM?

  • What is the secret to having a healthy marriage and be a YM?

  • What is the secret to raising a godly family and be a YM?

  • What is the secret to staying at a church for 30+ years?

  • If you could change one thing that you’ve done or haven’t done over the years, what would it be?

  • What advice would you give to guys who are starting at a new work after they’ve been at their previous work for 10+ years?


Click to download Jerry's Resource - The Garage Devos Bible Study Material

Click here to see Jerry's video about The Garage. 

Click here to watch The Garage Devo in action. 

Follow AIM on Twitter (@theAIMstuff) & Facebook

Our next episode will air on Tuesday, July 1st. You can find the show at adventuresinministry.com/ympodcast or in iTunes

You are doing a great work in youth ministry.

Episode 5: Ministering With & To Parents

Episode #5 — Ministering with & to parents of teens (engaging parents as allies)

4.29.14

TODAY’S TOPIC: MINISTERING WITH AND TO PARENTS

“Parents are the first and greatest youth ministers.”

Why is it important for parents to get involved in your youth ministry?

“Most teenagers and their parents may not realize it, but a lot of research in the sociology of religion suggests that the most important social influence in shaping young people’s religious lives is the religious life modeled and taught to them by their parents” (Sticky Faith).

  • How do I get parents on my team?

    • Be a Cheerleader for Their Kids

    • Give Their Kids Attention

    • Brag on Their Kids

    • Brag on the Parents to the Kids

    • Be Organized

    • Have an Open Door Policy (welcome to attend any youth group meeting or activity)

    • Encourage

    • Be a Faithful Follower of Jesus

  • Communication

    • First step in good communication in any relationship is getting to know the person...so get to know your parents. (take them to lunch, visit them at home)

    • QUICK TIPS: Early communication is better communication, Don’t communicate through your students,

    • Overcommunicate (What kind of things should we communicate?)

    • Communicate your vision for the YM. (Teach a Class, not on parenting, but on your Youth Ministry and why they are important and how they can be used, annual meeting)

    • Ask them how their kids are doing.

    • Ideas for Communicating?? Create a Parents Page on Your Website, Parent Newsletter, Parent Email Group, Parent Text Group

    • PARENT COMMUNICATION IS YOUR BEST FRIEND IN YOUTH MINISTRY

  • Be intentional.

    • Parental involvement doesn’t happen by accident.

    • Show specific areas where parents can be involved.

    • Let Parents know what you expect of them.

    • What are some ways that we can get parents involved in our youth ministries?

  • Be patient.

    • It takes time to build parents’ trust.

    • The younger you are, usually the longer it takes.

    • Another part of patience: What if parents simply don’t want to get involved with the youth ministry? Don’t have the time, don’t care, or don’t think their kids want them there. Just be patient and dont give up on them.

  • Pray for parents.

    • If you aren’t a parent of a teen, you have no idea what they are going through.

    • Have your students pray for their parents???

CLOSE THE SHOW:

  1. Thanks for joining us.

  2. Follow AIM on Twitter (@theAIMstuff) & Facebook

  3. Find us on Twitter (@eric_the_gray & @anglue18) & Facebook

  4. Join us next time, Tuesday May 13th at 1pm CST, when we will talk with Lonnie Jones about “Yoda’s advice to young Jedi’s”. If you have a question for Lonnie, send them to us at [email protected].

  5. You are doing a great work in youth ministry.