Tag: Student Ministry

In episode 26 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Ben Patterson. Ben is currently the lead student pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Parker, Colorado. He's been at his current church for a couple years and has already had to lead through a few changes. He also has his own youth group at home … Continue reading 26: Leading through Change with Ben Patterson

In episode 25 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Justin Knowles, the Student Ministries Pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas, California. Over the year's, Justin has gotten some great experience in student ministry working with some amazing veterans, but now he's leading up his own ministry right where he grew up. … Continue reading 25: Youth Ministry Hacks with Justin Knowles

In episode 24 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews David Wood, the Jr. High Director at Shelter Cove Community Church in Modesto, California. From a teenager, David knew God wanted to use him, but it wasn't always a clear path to where God has him today. Along the way, he served in the military and also … Continue reading 24: Trust and Student Ministry Magic with David Wood

In episode 23 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Derry Prenkert, the student ministries pastor at Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana, where he has served for over 21 years. Derry has learned a lot over the years, especially in connecting with new students. His humble heart is one we can all learn from, … Continue reading 23: Connecting New Students with Derry Prenkert

In episode 22 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview one of my best friends, Dann Voelz, a long-time volunteer in student ministry. Not only has Dann volunteered many years within my past ministries, but he has also served in other ministries over the last several years. Currently, he is serving with high school students … Continue reading 22: Volunteering in Student Ministry with Dann Voelz

In episode 21 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Kenny and Elle Campbell. After spending many years in paid local church ministry, they now volunteer in their local church and run Stuff You Can Use, which is an amazing resource for student ministry workers. Not only do they have their own website, podcast, and Facebook … Continue reading 21: Stuff You Can Use with Kenny and Elle Campbell

In episode 20 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I decided to change it up and interview myself. Well, okay, I didn't actually talk to myself, but I didn't have a guest for this episode. Instead, I thought it was time for me to share my own student ministry experiences, especially since God just moved me … Continue reading 20: My Own Student Ministry Experience

In episode 18 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Frank Gil, who currently serves as the Student Ministries Pastor at Epikos Church in Milwaukee, WI, where he leads a multicampus urban student ministry. After a hopeful football career, God grabbed Frank's heart, shaped it for ministry, and has used him in a few different settings. His current … Continue reading 18: Multicampus Urban Ministry with Frank Gil