How much should the average youth pastor make? How can we'd set ourselves up to get a raise? And how much does your church size, ministry size, tenure, and education factor into your pay? If you have questions about youth pastor compensation, this is the episode for you! On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, … Continue reading 125: Youth Pastor Compensation Update 2024 with Dan Navarra
124: Networking Crossover with Free Refills Podcast
Are you connected with other youth leaders around you? In this Student Ministry Connection and Free Refills crossover episode, Wayne Morgan, Travis Deans, and Steve talk about why it's important to find a network, how they've been blessed by ministry networks, and how they originally got connected with National Network of Youth Ministries. Links referenced … Continue reading 124: Networking Crossover with Free Refills Podcast
123: The Importance of Rest
What does it mean to rest? And how can we rest when there is so much to do? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve takes a moment to share some of what he's learned over the past several years on the topic of rest, especially as it pertains to us in student ministry. … Continue reading 123: The Importance of Rest
122: Multiplied Impact on Students with Bill Freund
How can we multiply the amount of teenagers we’re reaching in our community? Many of us might think it has to do with bigger events and more programs, but our guest, "Mr. Bill" Freund, who has been a very successful youth pastor for a long time, says it’s more about focusing on the right things. … Continue reading 122: Multiplied Impact on Students with Bill Freund
121: How to Help Teens Not Graduate from Their Faith
Each year, high school seniors are excited to finish their education and graduate. Many churches, however, are not too excited, because they fear these students will also graduate from their faith in God. Many of us are all too familiar with teenagers who walk away from the church and their faith when they leave youth … Continue reading 121: How to Help Teens Not Graduate from Their Faith
120: Equipping Parents to be Spiritual Leaders with Sam McDowell
What does it look like to not only share Jesus with the next generation but to also equip parents as the spiritual leaders in their homes? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we’ll talk with Sam McDowell, author of Parent Equip, about what all of that means and share some practical steps on how … Continue reading 120: Equipping Parents to be Spiritual Leaders with Sam McDowell
119: Reasons to Take Holiday Breaks
Should we take a break from our student ministry over the holidays, canceling our programs that week. This is a common question among youth leaders. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we share five reasons of why it's important to take a break over the holidays. Links referenced in this episode: Read about 5 Youth … Continue reading 119: Reasons to Take Holiday Breaks
118: What Parents Want Youth Pastors to Know with Michelle Greger
While we often talk about the importance of partnering with parents, what does that actually look like? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we brought on a parent to ask her directly what she has appreciated and what she believes all youth pastors should know. Links referenced in this episode: Email Michelle at teamgreger@gmail.com … Continue reading 118: What Parents Want Youth Pastors to Know with Michelle Greger
117: Cobra Kai Youth Ministry with Travis Deans
How can we take a Cobra Kai approach to our ministry? Not necessarily how can we strike first, strike hard and show no mercy, but how can we take some of the principles we see in that show and apply them to our ministry with teenagers. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Travis Deans … Continue reading 117: Cobra Kai Youth Ministry with Travis Deans
116: Bivocational Student Ministry with Caleb Julin
Are you a bivocational youth leader, or are you curious what it’s like to be bivocational, where your ministry is not your only source of income? Maybe you’re wondering how you can even do that. While it’s not for everyone, Caleb Julin joins us to talk about how he’s balancing everything and also writing a … Continue reading 116: Bivocational Student Ministry with Caleb Julin