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Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Kristen Lascola from North Coast Church gives weekly insight and tips on how to grow the size and health of your Youth Ministry! With over 20 years in Student Ministry, Kristen shares her knowledge and experiences and frequently features guests from various ministries, churches and leadership roles so that you can use proven strategies to increase your impact from your leadership role. This podcast will help you grow your leadership skills, enhance your youth group, learn new youth group games…
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- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
3 Things You Need to Immediately Eliminate From Your Youth Ministry!
Your youth ministry can be packed with “good” things and still be drifting away from the results you actually want. We wrestle with the leadership tension so…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
4 Things a LARGE Youth Ministry Can Learn From Smaller Ones
Big youth groups bring big momentum. The worship can feel electric, the games can be epic, and the room can feel full of life. But there’s a quiet risk that…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
5 Things a SMALL Youth Ministry Can Learn From Larger Ones
A "bigger" youth ministry, doesn't automatically mean a "better" youth ministry; however there are some important things that a small student ministry can…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
The 7 Types of Events That Your Youth Ministry NEEDS!
Now is a great time of year to plan out your youth ministry calendar of events for 2027! Instead of having a random mix of events, make sure you get…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Is Your Youth Ministry Welcoming or Confusing?!? Here's How to Tell...
➡️📝 Interested in an Audit for your Youth Ministry? E-mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com and we can send over more information! ⬅️ *** A brand-new…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
What Do Students REALLY Want From Youth Ministry...Is That What You Offer?
If you’ve ever wondered why students stop inviting friends to youth group or why your regulars start drifting away from youth ministry, the answer is often…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
11 Books to Make You a Better Teacher in Youth Ministry!
Teaching in youth ministry can be a weekly pressure cooker - junior high attention spans, high school skepticism, limited prep time, and the real weight of…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
The 5 MUST-HAVE Youth Ministry Resources for NEW Youth Pastors!
The fastest way to burn out as a new youth pastor is trying to create everything from scratch: games, graphics, sermons, small group questions, student…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Create a Student Leadership Team with a Small Youth Ministry
Looking for Student Leadership Curriculum? We've just launched our own called "Student Leadership Journey!" Grab yours here: Student Leadership Journey. *** If…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
5 Youth Ministry Leadership SUPERPOWERS You NEED to Thrive!
This Fall, we are teaming up with Onward Leadership for a Fall Cohort!!! If you are interested in joining or simply looking for more information, please visit…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
5 Mistakes Youth Pastors Make with Student Leadership Teams
Looking for Student Leadership Curriculum? We've just launched our own called "Student Leadership Journey!" Grab yours here: Student Leadership Journey. *** A…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Fall Festival Planning Ideas for Youth Ministry!
Start the school year with a healthy, thriving youth ministry...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info ***…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Create FUN & MEMORABLE Youth Ministry Events on a Small Budget
Start the school year with a healthy, thriving youth ministry...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info ***…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Youth Pastor Leadership Training - 5 Tips for Success!
🎉 300th Episode Giveaway Info!! 🎉 (Details below!) The fastest way to burn out in youth ministry is simple: make yourself the bottleneck. When every decision…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Inspire Your Youth Group to READ & UNDERSTAND the BIBLE
🎉 300th Episode Giveaway Info!! 🎉 (Details below!) Guilt can get your youth group students to open a Bible once, but it rarely builds a habit that lasts, and…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How Your Youth Ministry Can Build Trust in the Community (PLUS 300th Episode Giveaway Info! 🎉)
🎉 300th Episode Giveaway Info!! 🎉 (Details below!) Your youth ministry already has a reputation. The opinions of the community about you the youth pastor…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
4 Things You Should Avoid Before Stepping on Stage to Preach in Youth Ministry
Start the school year with a healthy, thriving youth ministry...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info - or…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Build Trust When Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry
Start the school year with a healthy, thriving youth ministry...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info - or…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Start a Christian Club at Your Local School (Youth Pastor Tips)
Start the school year with a healthy, thriving youth ministry...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info - or…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Youth Group Event KILLERS ☠️ 3 Mistakes Youth Ministries Make with Events!
Start the school year with a healthy, thriving youth ministry...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info ***…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Final Planning Tips for Youth Ministry Summer Camp!
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info ***…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Strong Vision Casting in Youth Ministry: How to Identify, Implement & Inspire!
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info *** If…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Why Do Some Youth Ministries Feel ALIVE & Others DEAD?
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info *** Why…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Youth Group Games for REALLY SMALL Youth Ministries
**FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OF THE GAMES - EMAIL US AT MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com - and put in the subject or description "Games for SUPER…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
What Does Reaching the Next Generation Look Like in Youth Ministry? (Beyond The Numbers Collaboration)
How do we reach the Next Generation in youth ministry? Gen Z can spot a fake a mile away, but they respond fast to something rarer: an adult who is fully…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Don't Shut Your Youth Ministry Down For the Summer...Do THIS Instead!
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info *** Youth…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
What I Wish I Would Have DONE SOONER as a Youth Pastor!
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info *** You…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Protecting Your Youth Ministry Students (Safety at Youth Group - Pt. 2)
*** Would you like a FREE Student Ministry Volunteer Application? E-mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com and we can send one over! *** In this episode, we…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Protect Your Youth Ministry Students (Safety at Youth Group - Pt. 1)
*** Would you like a FREE Student Ministry Volunteer Application? E-mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com and we can send one over! *** Protecting your…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
3 Common Mistakes Youth Pastors MUST AVOID In Their Youth Ministry
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info ***…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
3 Things That NO ONE TELLS YOU About Youth Ministry Leadership
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info *** Youth…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Do These 5 Things in Youth Ministry...You'll Thank Yourself Later!
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Your future self as a…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
5 Things I Learned From My First Year in Youth Ministry
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** My first year as a youth…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
5 Ways to Connect With Your Students in Youth Ministry
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** If you’ve ever looked at…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Are You "TOO OLD" to be a Youth Pastor? The Honest Truth.
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Do you ever feel like…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
9 Things You MUST DO at Your Youth Ministry Camps This Year
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** What if youth ministry…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Social Media for Youth Ministry (Youth Group Tips)
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** New families & students…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
After 1,200+ Youth Group Services, Here's What I Learned...
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** What will 1,200+ midweek…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Why I Almost Quit Youth Ministry...and Why I Stayed
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Have you ever stared at…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
6 Mistakes that Limit Growth in Youth Ministry
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Today, we will be taking…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
5 Myths About Growing a Youth Ministry
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Do you ever feel like a…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Engage With the Female Students in Your Youth Ministry
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** What if the girls in…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Best Books for Youth Pastors: Must-Read Books for Youth Ministry (2026 Edition)
The time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***Are you looking for books…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
5 Essential Youth Ministry Planning Strategies to Start the New Year STRONG!
Are you ready to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...let's work together! Make sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Start the New Year strong…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Youth Pastors: Get on the RIGHT TRACK for the New Year!
Start the New Year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** One of the best…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
6 Warning Signs Your Youth Ministry is in BIG TROUBLE!
Start the New Year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Sometimes…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
4 Fun Christmas Party Ideas for Your Youth Ministry Volunteers
Start the New Year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to grow with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Ready to host a…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Dealing With Church Hurt: How Can Youth Pastors Help Those Navigating It?
Start the New Year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** The unfortunate…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Youth Ministry Advice I Wish I Had Known Sooner
Start the New Year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** As every year…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
3 Unacceptable Mistakes Youth Ministries Make with Events
Start the New Year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Youth ministry…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Plan a Youth Ministry Winter Camp from Start to Finish!
Start the New Year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Winter camps…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
5 Popular Youth Ministry Myths You Need to STOP Believing!
Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** If you've been in youth…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Keep Students Engaged During Small Groups
Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Are you trying to keep your…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
5 Things You Should Do Immediately After Youth Group Ends
Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Youth group just…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Revive a Dying Youth Ministry
Check out our new partnership with Onward: Youth & Young Adult Pastor Cohort https://www.onwardleader.com/the-cohort *** Are you afraid your youth ministry…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Top 10 Bible Study Resources for Youth Ministry
Check out our new partnership with Onward: Youth & Young Adult Pastor Cohort https://www.onwardleader.com/the-cohort *** Are your youth ministry students…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
4 Discipleship Strategies That Will GROW Your Youth Group
Check out our new partnership with Onward: Youth & Young Adult Pastor Cohort https://www.onwardleader.com/the-cohort *** What's the difference between making…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
What EVERY Youth Pastor Needs to Know Before Making Changes in Their Ministry
Check out our new partnership with Onward: Youth & Young Adult Pastor Cohort https://www.onwardleader.com/the-cohort *** As youth ministry leaders, we're…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
Best Practices for Emailing the Parents of Your Youth Ministry Students
Start the school year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, be sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***…
- Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources
How to Equip Your Youth Group to SHARE THEIR FAITH With CONFIDENCE!
Kick off the school year the right way! Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out…