Free Refills Podcast NNYM

The NNYM team discusses their experiences at the Orange Conference and the importance of leaning into the messy aspects of youth ministry and listen to the struggles of young people. Youth ministry is constantly changing and that being together and supporting one another is essential for longevity.


Takeaways

- Creating a safe and supportive environment is crucial in youth ministry

- Allowing young people to explore and wrestle with their faith is important for their spiritual growth

- Building a strong relationship with Jesus is the foundation for effective youth ministry

- Genuine care and investment in young people is more impactful than programs or polished presentations Youth ministry requires being present and engaged in the lives of young people.

- It is important to lean into the messy aspects of ministry and listen to the struggles of young people.

- Creating a positive culture and empowering young people to have their voices heard is crucial.

- Youth ministry is constantly changing, and it is important to adapt and stay current.

- Being part of a supportive network and community is essential for effective youth ministry.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting

03:17 Addressing Controversy at the Orange Conference

06:11 The Impact of the Orange Conference

09:40 Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment

13:03 Encouraging Theological Discourse

23:03 Investing in Young People: Genuine Care over Programs

29:00 Being Present and Engaged in Youth Ministry

30:11 Leaning into the Messy Aspects of Ministry

33:37 Creating a Positive Culture and Empowering Young People

34:35 Adapting to the Constantly Changing Landscape of Youth Ministry

43:46 The Importance of a Supportive Network and Community


Keywords

#OrangeConference #oc24 #orange #youthministry #safe #safeenvironment #theological #discourse #relationship #relationshipwithjesus #caringforyoungpeople #care #youth #presence #messy #listening #positiveculture #empowerment #change #support #nnym #networking #ministrynetworking

In this BONUS episode of the FreeRefills Podcast, Wayne and Jonny are joined by Seth Baker, Chief Strategy Officer of the National Network of Youth Ministries, to discusses the mission and vision of NNYM.


Seth breaks down the process of developing the mission and vision statements and the importance of asking questions and seeking clarity.


Find out more at www.nnym.org/purpose


Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:45 Creating a Mission Statement

04:27 Developing Clarity in Mission and Vision

06:50 Thriving in Youth Ministry

09:07 Thriving Youth Leaders and Transformed Young People

11:00 NNYM Doesn’t OWN Networks, we champion them

12:15 The Catalytic Value of Clarity

13:10 The Importance of Networking and Community

14:12 CAUTION clarifying questions can cause conflict

17:15 Clarity gives focus

19:43 Vision creates your Mission

22:53 The Vision of NNYM


#mission #vision #youthministry #NationalNetworkofYouthMinistries #nnym #collaboration #encouragement #equipping #spiritualstrength #networking #clarity

Summary
Wayne and Johnny are joined by special guest Charlie Conder to discuss ways to appreciate volunteers in youth ministry! The conversation touches on topics such as burnout, the need for rest and time off, and the power of small group relationships. Hear practical ideas for showing appreciation to volunteers and gain new ideas to appreciate your team... including mailing them www.charliecards.com


Want to hear more of Charlie? Join her breakout at Orange Conference 24 this April - find out more at theorangeconference.com


Takeaways

- Volunteers are the heartbeat of ministry and should be valued and appreciated

- Burnout can affect both paid youth workers and volunteers, and it's important to prioritize self-care and rest

- Creating a supportive and caring community within volunteer teams can help prevent burnout and foster longevity

- Practical ways to appreciate volunteers include providing time off, organizing surprise events or treats, and recognizing their contributions with personalized trophies or certificates


Chapters

00:00 Welcome

00:48 Introduction to Charlie

02:30 Full Circle for Youth Workers

03:26 JUST a Volunteer

04:45 The Privilege of Walking with Students

06:15 Ministry Burnout

07:28 Working for God and not with God

10:48 Helping leaders avoid "The Martha Complex"

12:50 Watching for Burnout in Volunteers

14:34 Keys to Volunteer Retention

15:00 Creating Clarity for Volunteer

19:34 Small Church Considerations

20:44 Power of Relationship

21:59 Hard Volunteers? Keep going!

23:52 Volunteer Appreciation Ideas

33:32 Reasons People Volunteer

35:58 Stewarding God's Call of your Volunteers

38:12 One last thing!


#youthpastor #youthministry #volunteers #appreciation #youthmin #volunteerappreciationmonth #volunteerappreciation #burnout #rest #smallgroups #relationships #sabbath

Check out this dynamic discussion with youth leaders Pauline Ebert and Gerard Gunter as they dive into the challenges and importance of evangelism in youth ministry. Discover how to trust the Holy Spirit, overcome rejection fears, and lead by example. Hear inspiring stories of one person's impact and learn about valuable resources for growing in evangelism. Don't miss this empowering episode!

Takeaways
- Trust the Holy Spirit and allow Him to work in your youth ministry
- Overcome the fear of rejection and lead by example
- One person can make a significant impact in sharing the gospel
- Utilize resources and training to grow in evangelism

Links Mentioned
Gospelize Book - https://www.dare2share.org/gospelize/
Lead the Cause - https://events.fusioncommunity.church...
Riotstarters - https://www.riotstarter.org/
Life in 6 Words - https://li6w.com/

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Weather Complaints
02:22 Challenges of Evangelism
03:18 Introduction of Pauline and Gerard
06:18 The Importance of Trusting the Holy Spirit
07:41 The Mission of Sharing Faith
10:06 Overcoming the Fear of Rejection
11:26 The Impact of Boldness
13:16 Leading by Example and Sharing Vulnerabilities
20:48 Giving Permission and Encouragement to Students
25:31 Encouragement for Leaders
29:47 Resources for Growing in Evangelism
38:19 Conclusion and Call to Action

#podcast #youthministry #nnym #freerefills #youthpastor #studentministry #evangelism #youthministryhacks #youthministrysuccess #dare2share #riotstarters

Robert Purvey and Rick Eubanks share about unlocking the power of youth leader discipleship. They discuss the importance of being discipled and the need for mentors in ministry. Robert and Rick highlight the value of networking and building relationships as part of youth leader discipleship. Robert also gives insights on how TENx10 can help provide resources and support for youth leaders seeking discipleship.

Takeaways


It is important to be discipled oneself before discipling others.
When seeking a mentor, inspect their fruit and ensure they align with biblical principles.
Build relationships with peers and seek out a network of support.


Measure the right things in ministry, focusing on discipleship and impact rather than numbers.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Interview with Robert Purvey and Rick Eubanks
03:07 Topic: Youth Leader Discipleship
08:53 Finding a Paul Mentor
10:40 Inspecting the Fruit of a Mentor
11:37 Importance of Networking and Barnabas Relationships
14:24 Avoiding Pride and Measuring the Right Things
17:38 Overcoming Insecurity and Overwhelm
20:06 Introduction to TENx10
24:45 Takeaways and Conclusion

Links Mentioned

TENx10 survey - https://www.tenx10.org/youth-leader-tools#quiz

#MadeWithDetail #YouthMinistryLeadership #DiscipleshipMatters #FindYourPaul #InvestInOthers# CollaborationIsKey #SeekMentorship #PouringInAndPouringOut #RelationalDiscipleship #GrowingTogether

Phil Ball wrote the #1 blog post for NNYM in 2023, so we invited him onto the podcast!

Youth workers are always looking for ways to renovate and remodel the ministry to be more culturally relevant. Are you looking to find resources for your next remodel? If so, you want to hear this conversation!

Takeaways


Youth ministry should prioritize discipleship and genuine relationships with students.
Creating an engaging and dialogue-based environment is essential for effective youth ministry.
Listening to the needs and questions of young people is crucial for meeting them where they are.
Youth pastors should play the long game and focus on the unique offerings of youth ministry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Introducing Phil Ball

03:20 Playing 'Are You Taller Than a Philip Baller?'

10:03 Remodeling Youth Ministry

16:02 Discipleship and Youth Ministry

19:53 Engaging Students in Dialogue

21:48 The Downsides of Relational Youth Ministry

22:18 Reconsidering Youth Ministry

23:46 Playing the Long Game

24:14 Conclusion



Links mentioned in this podcast:

https://www.tenx10.org/youth-leader-tools



Network Conversations with Jordan Francis

https://youtu.be/FWZbkML5twA

https://www.reframeyouth.com/



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