Kinda Interesting: Thoughts on Youth Ministry Matthew McNutt
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- Religion & Spirituality
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My oldest son, a high school senior, told me the other day, "Hey dad, low key, I don't want this to go to your head, but your lesson today was actually kinda interesting." After nineteen years of being a youth pastor, I've finally arrived. This podcast is about the lessons I've learned and my favorite resources.
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009 | Five Thoughts on Pursuing Change
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.
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008 | Five Keys to Writing for DYM
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.
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007 | Dangers of Self Deprecating
Whether you're speaking, communicating vision, or describing your processes, self deprecating can be a dangerous habit to have.
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006 | Three Thoughts on Planning Events
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. -
005 | Helping Volunteers Win
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 -
004 | Seven Year Teaching Plan
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/
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