272 | Culture of Belonging: Helping Students Find Their Place | SMC Podcast

Student Ministry Conversations · Sep 17, 2026 · 56m · transcript

Inclusion without cliquesEpisode Description

Every student is asking the same question: “Is there a place for me here?”

In this episode, we help student ministry leaders move beyond general inclusion and toward intentional placement—helping each student feel seen, valued, and connected within the ministry.

We’ll address the reality of cliques, the challenge of integrating new students, and how giving students meaningful roles can transform their sense of belonging.

If you want to create a ministry where every student—not just the outgoing or well-connected ones—finds their place, this episode…