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Top 5 Things To Do In 2021, "Trapped," and The Phrase We Never Want To Say Again | Season 2: Episode 1
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01/26/21 • 30 min
In this episode, Brian and Kirsten share 5 things you should do in 2021. These 5 things will engage the people in your ministry, set you up for success, and will inspire you to stay in ministry - even when it is difficult.
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Chris Wilterdink on Faith Formation During Virtual And Crisis Ministry, Rites of Passages, And Creating Safe, Formative Spaces Virtually | Season 1: Episode 7
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05/27/20 • 42 min
In this episode, Chris Wilterdink from Young People's Ministries shares his expertise in discipleship with us. He discusses a new insight into how our brains are wired for feedback, the importance of formative and safe spaces in our ministry, and what faith formation looks like now in crisis and virtual ministry. If you are involved in youth, children, or family ministry then you definitely what to hear the insights that Chris has to share with us.
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Kirsten Knox on Understanding Gen Z, Empathy, and Small to Medium Size Church Youth Ministry | Season 1: Episode 1
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03/24/20 • 29 min
In this episode, Kirsten Knox discusses the traits of Generation Z and their greatest challenges. Kirsten shares why empathy may just be the key for Gen Z and why she believes that small to medium size churches may have an advantage in reaching students today.
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Jesse Ernst on Starting a Business, Seeing God in All Situations, Time Management, and Why You Need a Local Support Network | Season 1: Episode 8
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06/16/20 • 44 min
In this episode, Jesse Ernst, an experienced youth minister, and entrepreneur shares how he and his wife started a small business while they both worked full-time. We discuss how to pursue new ideas in ministry, time management, seeing God's movement in all situations, and why you need a local support network in ministry.
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Navigating Volunteer Leadership: Fostering Growth and Confidence in Ministry Volunteers | Season 5: Episode 9
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02/06/24 • 22 min
Have you ever had a team of volunteers but had no idea how to help them develop? Should you provide training for them? If so, how often and what in the world do you teach them?
That’s the kind of challenge Kirsten Knox and Brian Lawson address head-on as they unpack the journey of shaping volunteer leaders in youth and children's ministries.
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Five-Minute Mentoring: Turning 'No' Around in Volunteer Recruitment | Season 5: Episode 6
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10/03/23 • 3 min
Do you struggle with asking for help? You're not alone. Join me, Kirsten Knox, as I divulge my own trials with this issue, particularly how it influenced my effectiveness in recruiting volunteers for youth ministry. Learn how changing my perspective from seeking help to inviting others to partake in the transformative work God is already doing in our youth's lives made a significant impact.
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From Guacamole to Four Square: Secrets to Reducing Frustration with Volunteers | Season 5: Episode 5
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09/26/23 • 23 min
Have you ever found yourself spiraling in frustration? Join us as we share our personal tales – Brian's tussle with a guacamole-less Chipotle visit and Kirsten's fiery four-square showdown.
And the truth is, we can feel frustration with volunteers - ever been there?
We spill the beans on the essentials - from documents like background screenings to laying down clear expectations. Our candid discussion offers practical advice to bypass roadblocks that often lead to leadership frustrations. This episode is your guide to ensuring your volunteers hit the ground running in their respective roles.
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The Power of Volunteers in Youth and Children's Ministries | Season 5: Episode 1
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08/29/23 • 22 min
In this episode, we walk through tales of memorable volunteers, the influences they wield on youth and children's ministries, and the lessons we can glean from their stories. Ever been amused by a volunteer who does something quirky? Or marveled at a longtime volunteer who creates a ‘happy place’ of serving within the church?
As we round off this episode, we lean into the life cycle and retention of volunteers. We share a poignant story, a single unpleasant encounter that drastically reshaped our volunteer recruitment process. We then tap into the art of trusting our instincts for volunteer selection and tactfully guiding volunteers onward when the time is right. Tune in and be inspired by the immense power volunteers offer to our communities.
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Five-Minute Mentoring: On Transparency And Oversharing | Season 4: Episode 6
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03/21/23 • 6 min
In this episode of Five-Minute Mentoring, we explore the concept of transparency in ministry, the danger of oversharing, and why these are important concepts to apply to your leadership and ministry.
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On Summer Ministry Strategies & Whether We Love It or Hate it | Season 3: Episode 5
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04/26/22 • 53 min
Steve Schneeberger, YMI founder and Lead Director of Student Ministries across all locations for Church of the Resurrection (the largest UMC in the United States), joins us to discuss Summer ministry strategies, plans, and whether we love or hate ministry in summer.
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How many episodes does Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry have?
Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry cover?
The podcast is about Non-Profit, Ministry, Christianity, Leadership, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Business and Church.
What is the most popular episode on Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry?
The episode title 'Five-Minute Mentoring: Guiding Volunteers Beyond the Welcome Mat in Ministry | Season 5: Episode 8' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry?
The average episode length on Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry released?
Episodes of Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry are typically released every 19 days.
When was the first episode of Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry?
The first episode of Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry was released on Mar 24, 2020.
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