219 episodes
Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast jeremy@youthworker.community
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.9 • 15 Ratings
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Youth Ministries rise and fall on teams of volunteers, so this podcast is for the WHOLE team. Join the conversation as we tackle the practical questions you’re asking so you'll be encouraged and equipped as you head into your role in your youth ministry this week. Welcome to the Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast.
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217: How to Foster a Culture of Prayer in Your Youth Ministry
In this episode, Jeremy and Sid discuss the crucial role of prayer in youth ministries. You’ll hear their personal insights on making prayer a core part of ministry culture, emphasizing its impact on both your other volunteers and youth. Listen in for practical tips on integrating prayer as a personal practice heading into ministry situations as well as how to pray for your students and pray with your students.
Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition
Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community
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Next Steps Awards
Check out the Next Steps Awards from Power to Change - Students. There’s $50,000 available this year!
https://p2c.com/students/awards/
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216: How Can You Coach Other Small Group Leaders?
In this episode, Jeremy and Sid discuss how to coach other small group leaders in both informal and formal settings. They emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of teachability and asking questions to spark curiosity and learning. They also suggest defining a fixed time for coaching sessions and setting clear expectations for the coaching relationship. The hosts encourage veteran small group leaders to take on the role of coaching and supporting younger leaders, recognizing the impact they can have on the next generation.
Check out the Next Steps Awards from Power to Change - Students. There’s $50,000 available this year!
If you’d like to find a university campus group, check out this link: https://p2c.com/students/campuses/
Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition
Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community -
215: Can You Shape The Future of Your Students?
Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition
Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community
Takeaways
Youth workers have the power to shape the future of their students by speaking truth and providing a vision for their lives. Youth workers should see themselves as conduits of truth, communicating the messages of Jesus and helping students discover their unique gifts and potential. There is a hesitation among youth workers to exercise their influence due to fear of getting it wrong or pushing students away, but the void is then filled by other voices. Prayer and seeking God's vision are essential for youth workers to effectively guide and mentor their students. Asking the right questions can help youth workers uncover the potential and purpose in their students' lives. Youth workers have the opportunity to make an eternal difference in the lives of young people and should embrace their role as shepherds and guides.
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction and Framing the Question 00:57 The Role of Youth Workers in Shaping the Future 04:04 Being Conduits of Truth 08:38 Speaking Truth and Calling Out Students 11:08 Asking the Right Questions 13:49 Prayer for Volunteer Youth Workers -
214: How Do I Deal With a Disruptive Student In My Small Group?
Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition
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213: What Should You Do When God Doesn’t Answer The Prayers of Your Students?
Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition
We’re coming to Ontario! Join us February 24, 2024 at Today’s Teens Conference
Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca
March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East
Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community -
212: What Shouldn’t You Share About Your Spiritual Journey With Your Students?
Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition
We’re coming to Ontario! Join us February 24, 2024 at Today’s Teens Conference
Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca
March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East
Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community
Customer Reviews
Awesome podcast
Love the hosts and how they connect with their guests. What a great tool for any youth worker or mentor.
Absolute MUST
If you are a youth ministry volunteer or know someone who is, you should make this podcast a MUST listen reference tool. I am floored how practical every single episode has been so far. My team creates the teaching content for Life.Church, but no matter how good or bad our content may be, we know that its success actually comes from the quality of the small group leaders who bring it to life each week. I’m working on every strategy we can to get this training in front of all of our small group leaders!