Life Teen - Connect the Core

Life Teen
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Religion & Spirituality
  • Biweekly

Core members are busy. Between work, school, family, personal commitments, ministry-related tasks, and the myriad of other items to attend to, it’s hard to find time for any sort of training. That’s where Connect the Core comes in. Connect the Core is a new podcast-based resource that distills the content of our Connect the Dots series into bite-sized training pieces to help core members develop their ministry skills. Hear seasoned veterans in youth ministry share the hard-earned wisdom gained from their own personal experiences working with teens and adult volunteers. The questions, stories, and conversations are all immediately applicable to your team’s work in ministry. And the best part — it’s available whenever your core members are.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Bonus Episode

    Enjoy a special bonus episode from Connect the Core!

  2. Nov 2

    Episode 5 – Small Group Skills

    Leading small groups is an art that requires attentiveness to the group as a whole and each individual teen. Facilitating small groups brings its own set of challenges, but they can be overcome with preparation before and intentionality during small group. Small groups thrive when we implement the right tools […]

  3. Oct 19

    Episode 4 – Why Small Groups

    Small groups are an essential component of youth ministry. In small groups, teens process and apply the content of the Life Night, converse with their peers, are edified by the example of others, and develop language for sharing their faith. Small groups are also where relationships develop as we journey […]

  4. Oct 5

    Episode 3 – Core Member Leadership Skills

    Being a core member requires diverse skills, such as leading games, giving talks, and guiding teens in prayer. Core teams function most effectively when each team member does the tasks best suited to their personality and strengths. However, every core member should strive to improve their skills in whatever area […]

  5. Sep 21

    Episode 2 – Embracing A Vision For Youth Ministry

    Effective, sustainable youth ministry is born out of a vision that gives a clear picture of the “why” — Why do we serve? Why do we volunteer our time, talent, and energy? Why do we invest in teens again and again and again? Remembering the vision in ministry brings the […]

  6. Sep 8

    Episode 1 – Relational Ministry

    Relational ministry is the process of forging authentic, Christ-centered connections with teens. These relationships are at the heart of ministry, and they require intentional investment on the part of core members. Relational ministry occurs during Life Nights and other church events, but these can be supplemented by creating opportunities for […]

  7. Sep 7

    Connect the Core – Promo Announcement

    Listen to a special promo announcement about the new Connect the Core podcast!!

  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Core members are busy. Between work, school, family, personal commitments, ministry-related tasks, and the myriad of other items to attend to, it’s hard to find time for any sort of training. That’s where Connect the Core comes in. Connect the Core is a new podcast-based resource that distills the content of our Connect the Dots series into bite-sized training pieces to help core members develop their ministry skills. Hear seasoned veterans in youth ministry share the hard-earned wisdom gained from their own personal experiences working with teens and adult volunteers. The questions, stories, and conversations are all immediately applicable to your team’s work in ministry. And the best part — it’s available whenever your core members are.

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