Kinda Interesting: Thoughts on Youth Ministry Matthew McNutt

Change! Often needed, always challenging! In this episode, I share five thoughts that have guided me as I have led change over the last two decades in student ministry.

Lately I've been getting a lot of questions about writing for Download Youth Ministry and getting published with them. This episode explores five key ideas that shape my process.

Whether you're speaking, communicating vision, or describing your processes, self deprecating can be a dangerous habit to have.

What does it look like to plan an events calendar? In this episode, I discuss three big thoughts that shape my approach. Resources discussed include:


"Sustainable Youth Ministry," by Mark Devries. 
"Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry," by Doug Fields. 

What does it look like to set volunteers up to win? In this episode, I discuss five critical ways in which I believe youth pastors can encourage effectiveness and longevity in student ministry. Resources discussed include:


Live Curriculum: www.group.com/category/ministry-resources/youth-ministry/curriculum.do
Books by Mark Oestricher and Kurt Johnston: www.theyouthcartel.com
Download Youth Ministry Leader Training Library: www.leadertraining.dymapps.com

What does it look like to have an intentional, long term teaching plan for student ministry? I discuss our seven year plan, it's driving motivations, and how we find flexibility in it. Resources discussed can be found on my blog: https://matthewmcnutt.com/2020/09/08/seven-year-teaching-plan-4/