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49 - This Middle School Minister couldn't make it...

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/04/02

I love my wife. She's a rockstar!She's also super busy and not a volunteer in my ministry. A lot of ministers have wives who support their ministry from inside it. Our relationship is different in that Bekah supports me from outside. We talk about how a spouse can support their minister partner while not being on the inside of the ministry. She's really smart and awesome. You should listen and get to know her!Bekah is a rockstar who does a lot of work out stuff. Links below!We overcommunicate at our

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Sunday Morning Squirrels - 03.31.19

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/03/31

Sunday Morning Squirrels:A Sunday running around like crazy because of my own kids, but still an awesome Sunday. I'm really glad I've been investing in adult leaders to be around. It makes such a huge difference!Want to try Sidekick and the other perks of a DYM Gold Membership?Check it out for free for one whole month!Countdown Video:Bull Mastiff CompetesGames:LettersThe Most Common SenseShare this episode on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and I'll send this game your way! Make sure you tag Talking

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48 - Middle School Kids are Kids

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/03/25

Cartoon pajamas. Lunch boxes for Bible covers. Stuffed animals coming on retreat.Middle school students are still kids in a lot of ways.And if your program is separated out from the high school one, then you'll notice it more than if everyone was combined.What should you do with this information? Are there things you need to consider? Here are some quick observations.How can you take advantage of middle school students still being kids?When is it a good time for potty humor?When students face grown

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Sunday Morning Squirrels 03.24.19

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/03/24

Sunday Morning Squirrels:Another great Sunday with middle school students! More talking about PRAISE and learning from mini-case studies. It was a good day!Countdown Video:Kid Snippets - BreakfastGames:Pair BreakersFlorida ManSongs:Let It Be KnownGive Me FaithBible Study:Main Idea: The Good News about Jesus is worth sharing!Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13Mini Case Study Examples:Mary wants to tell her friends about Jesus. She’d love to invite them to church as a start. But she’s worried what they’ll say

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47 - The Heart Attack Rule

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/03/19

The Heart Attack Rule!What would you do if you were suddenly taken out of your ministry? What would your leaders and ministry do if you were suddenly taken out?An emergency will come your way at some point. Be it family, medical, accident or other, something will happen when you'll need to bail out.Quickly.Like I had to do a few weeks ago. Listen to hear what happened and what I did. Then download my "Heart Attack Document" to start thinking about what you might do in that situation.Who could

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Sunday Morning Squirrels 03.17.19

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/03/17

Sunday Morning Squirrels:A quick breakdown of our middle school ministry service. I hope it's helpful for you!Games:Mix and MeetWhere's the Ball?Songs:Good Good FatherBurn Like a StarBible Study:Main Idea: God is faithful, even when our life is hard.Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2Mini Case Study Examples:Chad’s dad lost his job. His mom still works, but they have a lot less money for fun stuff like eating out and buying video games. Chad is getting tired of eating at home and is sad he can’t go to his

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Minisode - Free DYM Gold Membership Trial

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/03/14

One Month Trial of Download Youth Ministry Gold MembershipAre you swamped for time in your ministry?Do you wish your church would pay for you to have an intern?What if you could get back hours of preparation and planning in your week?That's what the DYM Gold Membership is all about!If you've ever used any of the Download Youth Ministry resources, you already know they offer trench-tested youth ministry products that are designed to help you and save you time!The Gold Membership is a game changer!Try

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46 - Jeff Selph Spoke At Our Middle School Retreat

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/03/12

I met Jeff Selph at the DYM 100 three years ago. We sat and talked because we were at a trampoline place and A) I had just gotten out of my cast for my broken leg, so jumping wasn't really the best for me and B) Jeff used to be a bigger dude, so jumping wasn't really the best for him.That friendship has been really good for me (and for him I hope!) the last few years. He came to speak at our middle school retreat and these are some thoughts we had after things had wrapped up.Bonus points for a cute

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45 - When Middle School Kids Don't Want to Be Here

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/03/05

Sometimes students are at youth group, but they have no interest in BEING there.That may look like sitting off in a corner by themselves.Or maybe it looks like crocodile tears.I've seen both.What do you do when you have a student who would rather be ANYWHERE else than your program? Well, I've got some thoughts, but I'd love to hear your suggests as well! Scroll down to find my email. Shoot me a message. I'd love to hear from you!Train your students and your leaders to look for the lonersBe ok when a

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44 - Pride and the Middle School Pastor

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/02/26

This middle school pastor struggles with pride.I want to be upfront, be seen, and be an important part of the church body.But pride can really do damage to a ministry, a church, and the people who go there.In this episode, I talk about how I fight my pride and offer some suggestions on how you can too.God doesn't need us. He uses us anyways.Someday somebody will take over for you and the church will be just fine.Remembering the unnamed faithful in the Bible.We can do great harm from a point of pride

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43 - Middle School Students in Rural Churches

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/02/19

There are two minutes in this show that are gold and I don't talk during any of them.I just got to spend the weekend down in south Georgia with some amazing bi-vocational and volunteer youth leaders who are really making a difference in the lives of students.I learned a lot and was reminded that MOST of our churches in America are 150 or fewer, meaning they have smaller youth groups and even smaller groups of middle school students.It changes how some things happen when it comes to middle school

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42 - IKEA and Middle School Ministry

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/02/12

There's a brand new IKEA opening up around the corner from my house. That's a big deal for us. We got in early to scope it out and honestly, I love the store. It all looks cool, it's set up well, and everything is intentional!They had a big WHY WALL on the exit, talking about why they do what they do with their stores and it got me thinking: when it comes to middle school ministry, what would be on our why wall?Check out what I talked about in this episode. I hope it's helpful to you!If it is, leave

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41 - Dealing with that ONE Middle School Kid

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/02/05

How do you handle "that one kid" who always disrupts your talks? They constantly draw attention to themselves (both positively and negatively) and sometimes, if you're honest, you kind of deflate when they walk in the room.I have that kid in my group. And I want them to keep coming! But right now it's a challenge. In this episode, I talk about my game plan, as well as what's happened in the past.Suggestions welcome!(PLEASE)Here are some things I talk about in this episode:Connecting with the parents

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40 - Middle School Students and the Spring Slump

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/01/29

The Spring Semester is underway! Students are getting busy and sports are ramping up!That usually means students have to begin to decide if they are going to do homework, practice, or come to church?The Spring Slump is a real thing! How are you going to deal with it in your ministry?Here are some things I talk about in this episode:Make sure your leaders are aware of the Spring Slump and let them know about your plan!Spend time investing in the students who are present!Take a look at your systems:

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39 - Middle School Student's who are Hurting

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/01/22

MLK has come and gone. We went on a march and led to some neat conversations with my daughters.It reminded me of the deeper conversations I had with my students over the last semester. The stereotype of a middle school student is that they are carefree or at least careless. The reality, however, is that a ton of our students are going through deep hurts.How do you deal with them?Here are some things I talk about in this episode:Students are going through difficult circumstances: from porn to divorce

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38 - Networking and Middle School Ministry

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/01/15

Do you know what my busiest day during the week is? Monday. I'm thinking podcasts are now going to be a Tuesday thing.Cool? Cool.Something I love to do is spend time with other youth workers and student pastors! I love to bounce ideas off of them, listen to what they are struggling with and hear about the wins they are having with their ministries.Networking is a huge thing that can save a youth pastor from burn out, making some really tough decisions in a bubble, and give you the encouragement you

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37 - Taking a Break (in Ministry...Calendaring)

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2019/01/07

Whew!I had a crazy Christmas Break. I don't know about you all but, the season really needed a time to get away and rest. We got away. We almost rested.We need breaks scheduled within our calendars! In order to make it, we have to put times in our ministry calendars that allow us to get away, but also allows our students and leaders a chance to reset and come back!Here's some things I talk about in this episode:Are there normal times you can calendar to take a break from your programming?How can

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36 - Senior Adults and Middle School Ministry

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2018/12/17

I was hanging out with our student ministry network of youth pastors here in San Antonio and my mind was BLOWN by someone I just met! He's making a huge push to partner his middle school ministry with his church's senior adult ministry! They're going on a mission trip TOGETHER this summer! Isn't that wild!? I love the intergenerational aspect of that and it really got me thinking:How can we get senior adults invested in our middle school ministry?How can we get our middle school students invested in

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35 - Chris Hargrove and MORE connecting with Middle...

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2018/12/10

Chris Hargrove and I continued our conversation from a few weeks ago about how to connect with Middle School students!Here are some things to think about:Utilize social media (if your middle school parents let them have it!) to reach out to students!Make posts that encourage engagement (like polls or questions) so your student ministry social page stay in front of your students' faces!Giving away the social media reigns to a volunteer during a serviceGetting students serving with adult volunteers to

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