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16:30

Are We Shutting Down Again?

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/11/30

Have you and your church stayed open this whole time? Did you have to shut down and then got to re-open? After all that, are you having to shut down AGAIN?This week, Michelle and Ronald talk about having to go back to online.Again.Questions to Consider•How do you communicate with parents and students about going back online?•Who makes the call in your church about the youth group being online?•What things did you learn from the last shut down that you’re going to use if you have to go online

18:10

Talking Politics without being a Jerk

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/10/12

It’s time to vote. And this election cycle has been extra spicy for us and our students. So when politics come into the conversation during small groups and hanging out, how do we talk about politics without being a jerk? Today, Ronald and Michelle talk about how to do just that.Things we talk about this episode:•Reading good books •Listening to both sides of the news•Talking with leaders and when it’s right to talk politics•Listening to students process what’s happening

17:40

Starting Back... Again

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/09/29

After a crazy break, student ministry is getting started back in force! This week, Ronald and Michelle talk about what that looks like in their ministries.Things we talk about this episode:•Starting small groups and big program•Outside versus inside•Communicating to everyone•The great NDOVYMT!

18:10

National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training 2020

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/09/08

We’re pumped for this year’s NDOVYMT! In this episode, Ronald and Michelle talk about the big day of training, how they’ll use it, and how it’s helped train their middle school leaders!Things we talk about this episode:•Talks and topics at this year’s events•Ways to use the training AFTER the event•Sweet ways to experience the training even during a pandemic

13:44

How to Have Small Groups without Getting Covid

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/08/31

*Ronald and Michelle are not medical doctors*This week we talk about trying to make small groups happen without making Covid-19 happen. We talk about how we communicated to parents, small group leaders and students. We also talk about the interesting ways we’re trying to make this stuff happen! Things we talk about this episode:•A couple ways we’re making small groups happen•What we tell leaders in the meantime•How to encourage in this crazy season

15:49

Sharing Space (But Not Pandemics)

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/08/24

Everyone has some time of guidelines in place for their space.But what if that space doesn’t belong to your church?This week, Michelle and Ronald talk about the challenges of sharing space in the midst of a pandemic. It’s challenging for sure. It could also be a great chance for you to show middle school students what it’s like to be a great neighbor.Things we talk about this episode:•Not comparing yourself to other churches who had dedicated space•Thinking creatively and outside the physical space

17:05

Complaints & Compliments in Middle School Ministry

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/08/19

You’ve never gotten a complaint before, right?HA! In youth ministry, we’re dealing with parents and their kids. Parents care deeply about what goes on with their students and students often have lots of opinions anyway. In this episode, Ronald and Michelle talk about how to not let complaints go to your heart and compliments go to your head!Things we talk about this episode:•All the complaints we’ve gotten. Or most of them.•Asking if the complaint has any truth to it•Trying to reflect instead of get

18:29

Plans for the Fall (So Far!)

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/08/10

School would be starting up soon (normally). Youth ministry would be finishing up its last summer trips (usually). Parents would be excited about their student promoting into the next grade (in normal circumstances).This year has been anything but normal! Michelle and Ronald talk about the crazy lives they’ve been living and the plans for the fall they’re making!Things we talk about this episode:•How to meet in person when everyone is mad/scared/sick of wearing masks•What steps to take to

17:47

Michelle Got a Job!

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/08/10

In the craziness of COVID-19, churches still need middle school pastors! This week we’re really excited to talk about Michelle’s new job. We also talk about some of the weirdness of starting in a ministry where you might not meet in person for… a long time.Join us!Things we talk about this episode:•Meeting with leaders and parents while socially distancing•Introducing yourself to your group (online and in person!)•Practicing handshakes, then not needing that skill•Getting ready for home groups and

19:05

Welcome 6th Graders (To Pandemic Youth Ministry)

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/07/23

We’re getting ready to welcome 6th grade students to the youth ministry! Also, we’re not entirely sure what we are welcoming them to…So we’re putting together a strategy to welcome students in the crazy COVID season. Ronald and Michelle talk about Ronald’s plan and see what in the world will happen!Things we talk about this episode:•Ronald’s three step welcome plan•Getting the children’s ministry on board•Helping parents feel at ease

18:18

Staycations & Life Updates

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/07/16

Michelle has finally moved to Idaho! In this episode, she and Ronald talk about resting, new starts, and trying to adapt in the crazy covid climate.Things we talk about this episode:•Figuring out what rest looks like•Getting excited for new/unknown chapters•What a staycation actually looks (and sounds) like

19:13

Social Distancing & Middle Schoolers

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/07/07

In the season of COVID, youth ministry looks really different! This week, Michelle and Ronald talk about going out and doing youth ministry while trying to practice social distancing. It’s a challenge, but we’re up to it!Things we talk about this episode:•Doing ministry with COVID on the brain•Being in LARGE spaces so you can spread out students•Being outside and playing disc golf and a cornhole tournament•Working with leadership to see what you can do and what you can’t

15:46

Bless Those COVID-19 Leaders

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/06/23

In a time when leaders are just as quarantined as our students, what are you doing to help encourage them to continue to serve? How are you as a leader shepherding the leaders of your students? Michelle and Ronald spend some time talking about how they can make their leaders feel loved on and cared for in the weirdest season of ministry ever.In this episode we talk about:•Sending leaders care packages•How to encourage leaders in the era of COVID•How to KEEP leaders with all this going onLinks:The

15:46

A Reopening of Sorts

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/06/18

This week Michele and Ronald talk about the possibility of re-opening in Texas and meeting a youth group in person! While it’s really exciting to think about being together, it’s super important to make sure parents feel like you are doing everything you can to keep their students safe.Some things we talk about:•The protocols and procedures we put in place•Throw whatever was normal out the window! We’re in new territory•Social distancing and masks are a thing•Over communicating to parents

25:24

What Can Two White Middle School Pastors Do?

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/06/15

These last few weeks have highlighted the need for everyone who has any influence or voice to step up and speak for those who have been silenced. Michelle and Ronald are both white (spoiler alerts) but care deeply about making sure they are doing whatever it takes to use their voice for the black community that’s hurting.This week they break down Theo Davis’ DYM Blog Article “8 Things White Youth Pastors Can Do About Racism”. Join us for a serious conversation and think about what you can do in your

20:20

Boise, Idaho and Leaving Well

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/06/04

Michelle is moving! While it’s always sad to leave a church, there’s definitely a WAY to leave that helps out the people who will continue to carry the torch after you’re gone.In this episode, Michelle and Ronald talk about leaving well and what not leaving well might look likeThings we talk about this episode:•Who do you tell you’re leaving and when?•How can you plan ahead for your departure?•What’s the best way to lay out the plan?

17:57

Plan to Gain Trust

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/05/27

Parents are freaking out. Whether it’s because we’re asking their students to wear masks or because we aren’t social distancing enough, everyone seems to be on edge.It doesn’t matter where you fall on the spectrum of “Open up now!” or “Wait until Christmas!” we still have to deal with parents and their students and do our best to gain their trust in this crazy season.Things we talk about this episode:•How can you gain the trust of parents with planning?•Who needs to know your plan?•Why is it

3:37

What We Did This Week 5.24.20

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/05/26

Bread Head Part 2This was a quick game I cooked up after last week. It’s in the resource folder!Dad JokesAsk students to record their dads telling jokes. You’ll groan AND laugh! A quick bumper is in the resource folder. QaurantmemesImages to make your quarantine a little better. TrialsOur campus student pastor gave the lesson. Our leaders got the question sheet in the resource folder!Show and TellThis great DYM sidekick game was a hit in our

17:57

Making the Plan

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/05/20

In this week’s episode Michele and Ronald brainstorm a little bit about what the first phase of bringing back student ministry will look like in their churches.No matter what stage of re-opening or quarantining your area is in, having a plan is a great first step to meeting in person again!Things we talk about this episode:•Getting creative with a plan•Holding onto that plan loosely•Being ready to keep doing what you’re doing•How not to stress out your senior leadership

3:59

What We Did This Week 5.17.20

Middle School Ministry Podcast ·

2020/05/18

It’s everything we did this week to interact with Middle School students online!Wednesday Online Youth Group:Bread HeadLast week we made a joke about having bread in the shape of our heads. Then we made it into a challenge! Boy did our students deliver! It was awesome! And really funny too! Maybe ask your students to bake likenesses of your pastors this week!Who’s That Leader?We played this game but with a twist! We shot silly string at one of the three of the pastors on camera who we all thought

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