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Student Ministry Conversations
A place to share, learn and talk about ways to equip, encourage and empower students and student ministry leaders. We want to hear from EVERYONE involved in Student Ministry (and even some not in Student Ministry at all). Check out show notes, blog articles and merchandise at https://www.studentministryconversations.org
Episodes
Student Ministry ConversationsHolistic Youth Ministry with Keith Parker | SMC Podcast | Episode 039
It's easy to get so focused in on the week to week of ministry that we don't take much time planning on the future of our programs, but what does it look like…
Student Ministry ConversationsPractical Wisdom For Youth Ministry with David Fraze | SMC Podcast | Episode 038
No matter how long you have been in Youth Ministry, there are always new things to learn and put into practice to make your ministry more efficient and…
Student Ministry ConversationsTeaching Deeper To Students with Brian Lucas | SMC Podcast | Episode 037
One of the most important tasks of Youth Ministry is teaching students the Gospel of Jesus Christ and taking them into a fuller understanding of how and why…
Student Ministry ConversationsGlobal Mission Trips with Alain Leistikow | SMC Podcast | Episodes 036
While we can all agree that the week to week ministry of our job is the most important in continuing to educate and bring students into a relationship with…
Student Ministry ConversationsFall Recap | SMC Podcast | Episode 035
It's time for another recap episode! Come join the conversation as Russell and Brent sit down and discuss their favorite moments of the past 17 guests on the…
Student Ministry ConversationsStudents Called To Ministry with Jessica Geiger | SMC Podcast | Episode 034
The ultimate call to ministry for any Christian is to bring people to Christ and teach them how to follow Jesus and lead others to come to know Him. We also…
Student Ministry ConversationsPartnering With Parents with Walt Mueller | SMC Podcast | Episode 033
What is the greatest influence on the faith of your youth? If you guessed youth leaders, or pastors, then you would most likely be wrong. Actually the greatest…
Student Ministry ConversationsHealthy Youth Ministry with Justin Herman | SMC Podcast | Episode 032
Ministry is a job like no other which leads to great conversations, fantastic moments of spiritual engagement and some incredible memories for everyone…
Student Ministry ConversationsCollaborating in Youth Ministry with Tom Crozier | SMC Podcast | Episode 031
We can easily agree in the fact that we are all better together and this should include together in ministry but the real question is how do we work together…
Student Ministry ConversationsSpeaking to Groups with Hunter Smith | SMC Podcast | Episode 030
If you have been in student ministry for any length of time then chances are that you have been to a church camp or a retreat with a guest speaker that has…
Student Ministry ConversationsIntegrating Youth Into The Body of the Church with Sam Halverson | SMC Podcast | Episode 029
While we are all working to develop students and their personal relationships with Christian peers and strengthen their walk with Christ, it's also a…
Student Ministry ConversationsCreating Culture with Cameron Presson | SMC Podcast | Episode 028
One of the challenges of student ministry is building a structure of ministry that keeps students knowing what's to come while also keeping them engaged in the…
Student Ministry ConversationsStudent Leadership Vol. 2 with Brandon Hair | SMC Podcast | Episode 027
When it comes to conversations, there are a few that will stand the test of time including, "How do I develop leadership qualities in students?" This will be a…
Student Ministry ConversationsLongevity in Student Ministry with Jerry Varner | SMC Podcast | Episode 026
****THIS EPISODE MARKS OUR FIRST 6 MONTHS OF PROVIDING WEEKLY PODCASTS!**** Being a youth/student pastor is often a short lived occupation that is often times…
Student Ministry ConversationsThree Arenas of Youth Ministry with David Odom | SMC Podcast | Episode 025
At one time we though of youth ministry as only our interaction, programs, events and worship with the youth in our group. However now we realize that youth…
Student Ministry ConversationsVideo Games in Student Ministry with Dustin Phillips | SMC Podcast | Episode 024
It's pretty safe to say that our culture is HEAVILY influenced by video games (especially pre-teens and teenagers) but how can we use this often un-utilized…
Student Ministry ConversationsPartnering with Children's Ministry with Lauren Bedevian | SMC Podcast | Episode 023
The are the future of the group, the ones coming up from the minor leagues (apologies for the baseball pun). No matter how you see it, the children in…
Student Ministry ConversationsDesign in Youth Ministry with David Pruitt | SMC Podcast | Episode 022
We live in a world that is completely smothered by designs and illustrations, images and videos, churches and youth groups but what makes design a skillset…
Student Ministry ConversationsSmall Church Youth Ministry with Kyle Creel | SMC Podcast | Episode 021
We all have talked ministry before with youth pastors from different churches and it’s always a topic of discussion on what is doing well in their ministry…
Student Ministry ConversationsVolunteers in Ministry with Elle Campbell | SMC Podcast | Episode 020
*This episode is sponsored by our friends at Grow Curriculum! If you are full-time, part-time or a volunteer in your ministry, you HAVE to check out the…
Student Ministry ConversationsFresh Expressions with Mary Strickland | SMC Podcast | Episode 019
It's easy to fall into the trap of doing ministry the same way over and over because "It Works That Way." What if we changed that scenario? What would it look…
Student Ministry ConversationsContemplative Ministry with Cody Brotherton | SMC Podcast | Episode 018
Games, high-energy activities and worship all have their places when it comes to Student Ministry, but when is the last time that we have spent more time in…
Student Ministry ConversationsSummer Recap with Russell and Brent | SMC Podcast | Episode 017
We are celebrating our first 16 episodes of the podcast! Come join us this week as Russell and Brent talk through different highlights of their favorite…
Student Ministry ConversationsDeveloping Yourself As A Leader with Mark Oestreicher | SMC Podcast | Episode 016
John C. Maxwell is recorded saying, "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way." How can we effectively become leaders that work to…
Student Ministry ConversationsPartnering with Youth Sports with Joe Roberts | SMC Podcast | Episode 15
Why do we see youth sports as a conflict with Youth ministry? What if there was a way to work together to strengthen families, develop faith and share Christ…
Student Ministry ConversationsLet’s Talk Enneagram with Jenn Whitmer | SMC Podcast | Episode 014
What is the Enneagram? Can it be used for ministry? How can it help me? Have you ever asked any of these questions? Come join us as Russell sits down with…
Student Ministry ConversationsLeaving A Ministry Well with Bayli Avery| SMC Podcast | Episode 013
While Youth Ministry can be an incredible time of growth and leadership but the time comes when we all have to move on to our next church or next career. What…
Student Ministry ConversationsThe Future of Student Ministry with Brock Morgan | SMC Podcast | Episode 012
In light of the events of the past two years; the question has to be asked “What is the future of Student Ministry?” Come join us as Russell sits down with…
Student Ministry ConversationsInfrastructure in Student Ministry with Kurt Libby | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 011
Having a method and plan to the madness that is student ministry can be taxing sometimes, but how can we work to have a plan of action that will work long…
Student Ministry ConversationsStorytelling in Youth Ministry with Jonathan Germany | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 010
We all know the end goal when it comes to teaching people about Jesus and having a real relationship with Him, but are we telling the story in a captivating…
Student Ministry ConversationsGetting On Board With Your Pastor's Vision with Luke Gajary | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 009
While our primary job is building a ministry that brings students closer to Jesus through equipping leaders and students to bring the Gospel, we are also…
Student Ministry ConversationsWhat We Learned From The Past Year with Chad McElveen | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 008
This past year has been one that we will all remember for a long time due to so many things going on with the world, but what can we learn from it? Join the…
Student Ministry ConversationsRetaining Youth Through College with Shion Fenty | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 007
While we do our best to keep relationships strong with our students in the ministry, statistics have shown that a significant number of students drop away from…
Student Ministry ConversationsCultivating Worship with Melissa Glaves | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 006
Worship is an integral part of the Christian faith and it's one of our responsibilities to foster a spirit of worship. What happens when we aren't talented in…
Student Ministry ConversationsPastoral Care with Stephen Gehring | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 005
Ministry is tough. Especially after the weight of the world that all of us have felt over the past few years. What are you doing to take care of the students…
Student Ministry ConversationsSpeaking To Students with Kate Garnes | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 004
While we all use this skill 1-2 times a week (at least), it's something we can all get better at: Speaking to Students. Join Russell as he interviews Kate…
Student Ministry ConversationsStudent Leadership with Daniel Acton | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 003
Student Leadership. It’s something that we all agree holds value in a student ministry but how do we start it? What needs to be in place for it to run…
Student Ministry ConversationsCamping Ministry with Emily Ferrell | SMC Podcast | Episode 002
Welcome to Episode 002 of the Podcast. In this Episode Russell has a conversation with Emily Ferrell, who is the assistant director of Camp Challenge in…
Student Ministry ConversationsWelcome to the SMC Podcast | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 001
Most of us have been there. The big youth pastor conference. The lights, the sounds, the awesome band, the big name speakers that attend. They definitely have…