We've all been there... You're teaching a group of teenagers, but one or more of them aren't paying attention. Frustrating, right? So how do we teach in a way that draws teenagers in and encourages them to engage rather than being distracted by their friends' phones or more. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, … Continue reading 133: Captivating Students’ Attention When Teaching with Mike Haynes
132: Raising Up the Next Generation of Leaders
How did you get started in student ministry? And what are you doing to raise up the next generation of leaders? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks about how he got started and also provides some resources that we think will really help us in raising the next generation of leaders that … Continue reading 132: Raising Up the Next Generation of Leaders
131: Here for It – Orange Conference 2024 Recap
Are you here for it? This question was posed at The Orange Conference 2024, and throughout the event, we had main stage and workshop speakers helping us understand how God is here for it and how we can be here for it in order to reach this next generation for Christ. On this episode of … Continue reading 131: Here for It – Orange Conference 2024 Recap
130: Seamlessly Transition Kids to Student Ministry with Jay Reynolds
How do we transition students well from kids ministry to student ministry? How do we walk with parents during this time? And how do we come alongside families during this time of high anxiety? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Jay Reynolds joins Steve to share how he and his church have created a … Continue reading 130: Seamlessly Transition Kids to Student Ministry with Jay Reynolds
129: Recovering After Being Fired with Kyle Isabelli
Have you ever been fired or maybe in a ministry that just wasn’t working? And then wondered how you can bounce back from that? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Kyle Isabelli, pastor and author of Refined by the Fire(d), shares about his experience with getting fired and how God refined him through it … Continue reading 129: Recovering After Being Fired with Kyle Isabelli
128: Celebrating High School Graduates
How do you celebrate your high school graduates? This question pops up a lot in youth ministry circles, especially in late winter and early spring. So on this quick-hit episode of Student Ministry Connection, we’re getting really practical. Steve shares what he's done over the last several years in hopes that it might help you … Continue reading 128: Celebrating High School Graduates
127: A Non-Anxious Life with Alan Fadling
While we know anxiety is runny rampant in the teenagers we serve, many of us have probably not stopped long enough to realize it has affected many of us as well. Alan Fadling joins Steve to talk about his Unhurried Living ministry and his brand new book, A Non-Anxious Life. Even if you feel pretty … Continue reading 127: A Non-Anxious Life with Alan Fadling
126: Empowering Students to Change the World with Billy McMahan
Are we going about student ministry the right way? Are we giving this next generation all they need to become the world-changers that God has created them to be? How do we remove the obstacles and set them up for God-defined success? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Billy McMahan joins Steve for a candid … Continue reading 126: Empowering Students to Change the World with Billy McMahan
125: Youth Pastor Compensation Update 2024 with Dan Navarra
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