In episode 16 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Bethany Needham, who currently serves as the Director of Student Ministries at Chapel of the Cross in Westborough, MA. On top of her local church ministry, Bethany also a mom, leads a conference for teen girls, speaks at events, and she just started her own podcast. As you … Continue reading 16: Balance in Ministry with Bethany Needham
15: Ministry for the Long-Haul with Brett Eddy
In episode 15 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Brett Eddy, who serves as the Pastor of Student Ministries at Port City Community Church in Wilmington, NC. While youth ministry wasn't Brett's first choice as a career, it was obvious God had it in mind all along. He has served at his current church for 16 … Continue reading 15: Ministry for the Long-Haul with Brett Eddy
14: Ministry Context with Justin Curl
In episode 14 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Justin Curl, who is currently the Youth Pastor at Twin Oaks Christian Church in Woodhaven, MI. After some rough patches, God grabbed his heart near the end of high school in Oklahoma. Eventually, God also led him to pursue youth ministry in the Detroit area. Justin talks about … Continue reading 14: Ministry Context with Justin Curl
13: Leading Student and Children’s Ministries with Allison Williams
In episode 13 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Allison Williams, who serves as the Youth Minister at Reddington Christian Church in Seymour, IN. Not only does she lead the student ministry, but she is also over the children's ministry. Listen in as she talks about how to balance the two ministries, lead through volunteers, … Continue reading 13: Leading Student and Children’s Ministries with Allison Williams
12: Parachurch Ministry with Jeremy Zach
In episode 12, I interview Jeremy Zach, who served as a local church youth pastor but has since transitioned into parachurch ministry and works as an "Orange Specialist" for the ReThink Group (XP3 Curriculum).
11: Relational Ministry with Travis Welch
In episode 11 of the Student Ministry Podcast, I interviews Travis Welch, the Next Generations Pastor at Yakima Evangelical Church. Not only does he have some great tips on how to build strong relationships, but he also shares some great ideas on how to build up the next generation of leaders within your student ministry.
10: Interview with Eric Holmstrom and Adrian Pichay
In episode 10 of the Student Ministry Podcast, I get the chance to interview Eric Holmstrom and Adrian Pichay from Purpose Church in Pomona, CA. We chat about their student ministry team and their new intergenerational ministry with Spiritual Grandparents!
9: Interview with Ray Hausler
In episode 9 of the Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Ray Hausler, the youth minister at Cincinnati Christian Church in Bloomfield, IN, and cross country coach at his local high school.
8: Interview with Geoff Kullman
In episode 8 of the Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Geoff Kullman, the the Associate Pastor at Open Door Church in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Geoff is also the director of Millennial Ministry, an organization that helps churches do a better job of reaching the Millennial generation.
7: Interview with Steve Coddington
In episode 7, I interview Steve Coddington, the youth director at Christian Gospel Church in Worcester, MA.