In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris, Jennifer, and Todd dive into the vital role of volunteers in youth ministry and offer practical strategies for leading healthy small groups. They explore key elements like fostering respect, encouraging participation, and leading with intentionality, while also tackling common challenges such as gossip. Plus, they discuss the power of prayer and Scripture in shaping a thriving youth ministry. This conversation is packed with insights on creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, known, and spiritually nurtured.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Youth Ministry Podcast
02:56 The Importance of Volunteers in Youth Ministry
06:04 Healthy Small Group Guidelines
09:07 Creating a Culture of Respect and Participation
11:57 Guarding Against Gossip and Encouraging Vulnerability
14:55 Intentional Prayer Time in Small Groups
18:01 The Importance of Opening Scripture Together
20:56 Creating an Inclusive Environment for All Students
The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers | There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers is all about providing great content to help volunteers who work with teenagers. Each episode is short and to the point on topics about how to best impact teenagers with the gospel. Each episode will be hosted by several youth ministry vets that have been working with teenagers for over 30 years. If you love working with teenagers, you're going to love this podcast!
You can reach Chris & the team at studentministrynetwork.com
We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at YouthMinistryPodcast@GaBaptist.org to share show ideas or give us feedback.