And now for something I promised my students a while ago, their chance to be on the podcast. We gathered right after youth and chatted a few minutes about topics they drew from my hand.I'd love your thoughts, is this something you'd like more of, drop me a note at thediscipleproject@gmail.comPaul Turner

We all have bad habits but, if you're a youth pastor, these 13 bad habits will be a roadblock to your personal and ministry success and you should run from them like a rabid bear is chasing you. Links to all things mentioned down below.Global Leadership Summit: Next Gen Experiencehttps://tinyurl.com/y7up878r Use Referral Code SMT24NXTGENGlobal Lead…

Do you want to share deeper spiritual truth with students when it comes to things like sin or intentional spiritual growth but you feel like you don't have THAT kind of relationship with them, yet?No worries, in this episode I have a 3 part strategy for ministering to student you don't yet have permission to actively disciple.4 Questions Jesus Stil…

Youth Ministry is push and pull and in this episode I want to tell you how to pull in the right kids who are meant to connect with your youth ministry and why pushing events could be defeating that purpose.4 Questions Jesus Still Askshttps://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ddf47adb05I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojectwww.facebook.com/paulwt…

Youth Pastors, do you ever feel like you're Godzilla caught between a multi-headed "monster" called A Committee and a flying "monster" called Pastor who both want different things from you? You could slink into the water and hide or you could listen to this episode and get 8 boss battle tips to resolving this conflict.Send your YM question to thedi…

Short episode today; not because I didn't have anything to talk about but because the Lord laid this on my heart. Enjoy this brief devotion/encouragement. Have a great an uneventful week.I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojectwww.facebook.com/paulwturnerwww.thediscipleproject.netYouth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresourcesCu…

What do red napkins and BBQ have to do with retaining new guests in your youth ministry? You might surprised. In this episode I share power principles of student retention you can emulate in your ministry and shut down that revolving door.Want to talk about how you can retain more students and build a successful youth ministry? Send me a message fo…

If you and your pastor cannot agree on this word, it's going to be a long season, for both of you. What is that word? It is the word, success. In this episode I break down how many pastors and youth pastors define the word success and how to expand the word to include biblical milestones. Tribes Outreach Programhttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com…

How safe is your youth ministry? Is it at risk of imploding because certain practices are not in place? And what are those practices? That's what my guest Lori Morrison and I are going to talk about today so you can create a safe place for your students. Lori's Website https://theunlovelytruth.com/The Unlovely Truth Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.co…

Are you a new youth pastor wanting to build a successful youth ministry? These questions for you. Are you a veteran youth pastor, these are questions you may need to revisit. Grab a pen and your journal and say a little pray asking God to give you insight into answers to these 12 questions. The Youth Pastors Guide To March Madnesshttps://tinyurl.co…

Have you noticed your students not hanging out their friends in person as much? There's a reason for that. In this episode I will reading portions of an article from the Atlantic entitled Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out and why teens are the most impacted by this social aloneness and what we as Youth Pastor can do about it. The Atlantic …

Are you discouraged? Feeling a little sorry for yourself? Today I share a story of a day when I felt both of these things and how God surprised me with an experience I'll never forget. I hope it encourages you. Easter/Lent Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJblI'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojectwww.facebook.com/paulwturne…

Dean and Emily Hartsell are missionaries to West Africa and they want to help you master your youth group mission trip. To find out more about their mission visit them at https://s1.ag.org/hartsellsinafricaValentines Meeting Bundle: Heart Condition Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/2xv8hvjcStore: https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/abntmDean and E…

We didn't get into ministry for the money but for the mission, but that does not mean we shouldn't be paid a fair wage. Today I am speaking with Dan Navarra about the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Report and offer you some tips on how to increase your chances of getting a raise. Download the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Surveyhttp://tinyurl.com/…

Do you need a miracle? You've come to the right place because Pastor Matt Brown and I talk about the miracles he's seen, offers some great insight to understanding the nature of miracles and shares the most epic youth ministry fail I've ever heard and it was a miracle he didn't get fired. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Orde…

Don't launch your small groups until you've listened to my interview with Adam Erlichman author of Group Leader Training: A Biblical Manual For Small Group Leaders and Teachers in the local Church.My Youth Ministry Playbookhttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmraAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Get Adam's bookhttps://amz…

Wednesday is coming and you still don't know what you're going to share, what can you do? Yes, I assume you'll be praying but is there anything else you can do in conjunction with your prayers? I believe there is and in this episode I give you nine ideas that might shake some thing loose. This episode is brought to you by The Disciple Project Store…

If you're having trouble building a "we're in this together" culture, this episode is going to take a burden of your back but it's also going to make accountable to what you're supposed to do in order to build a winning culture in your youth ministry. Got Problems? You Need a Plan. Get the new 2024 My Youth Ministry Playbook and start building a su…

What will it take to achieve your goals, ministry or personal, in 2024? First, it will take is clarity, a clear picture of what your goal(s) look like. In this episode I'll share the most important way you can get clarity so you can move forward to achieving the goals God has put on your heart.Squad Goalshttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/FUpL…

The illustrations in The Mask, done by Shawn K. Carson, are great. Merry Christmas! I am an Amazon Affiliate so if you'd like to purchase the book for yourself, I will receive some compensation. Here's a link https://amzn.to/48umn7APaul Turner

How are you at fixing problems vs creating them? This episode is all about how to fix a problem and the solution only had 3 words. We'll unpack those 3 words and I believe this episode will inspire you to not only fix more problems but thrive like never before. Don't forget to leave a review. It makes for a wonderful stocking stuffer. :) 50% Coachi…

Not had your Christmas Party yet? These 9 questions could put it over the top and make it the best youth Christmas Party you've ever had or it could serve as a template for next years Christmas Party or any event you may have. My Youth Ministry Playbookhttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmraChristmas Mystery Mug Game https://www.youtube.com/w…

We've all had that teen, at one time or another, that makes us pull our hair out because they are a tornado of disruption and bad behavior but what if other kids are leaving the group because of this one kid? What do you do? That is the question I answer today. My Youth Ministry Playbook 2024https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmraThe Youth Pa…

I love me some NFL Football; Monday Night, Thursday Night, Sunday Night, all the nights. While watching Monday nights game of the Chiefs vs the Eagles, I heard the Eagles coach Nick Sirianni had 5 core values he preaches to his team and my ears perked up. This episode is all about breaking down those core values and why they might act as an inspira…

Today I want share 7 unlikely things I am thankful for. Some are humorous and some are heartfelt but I am thankful for all of them. My hope is that some of my thanksgivings will resonate with you and help stir the thanksgiving gravy in your heart. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.Black Friday Sale: 50% off Three Months of Coachinghttps://y…

Do you want your students to own their youth ministry more? I don't know a youth pastor who doesn't unless they're a control freak, but that's probably not you. In this episode I offer you my process for empowering students to do more and grow their ownership in the process. Black Friday Sale: 50% off Coachinghttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l…

Jen Bradbury, co-author of Faith Beyond Youth Group, and I talk about youth ministry needing a new compass and teaching for transformation.Jen Recommend 2 Easy Games 0:05-4:22Faith Beyond Research 4:23-8:31Character Is Key 8:32-12:26A New Youth Ministry Compass 12:27-20:21My Students Rebelled 20:22-30:47Teaching For Transformation 30:48-42:13Teachi…

Are you frustrated with kids being on their cell phones during youth? I'm not, and in this episode I explain why cell phones are not the issue and how you can handle them with out losing your temper or wasting valuable meeting time on them. If you'd like to join me live and have me answer your question on my show Office Hours, subscribe and hit the…

In this episode I share my own youth group growth struggles and the four forces I believe that are contributing to our lack of growth. My hope is that my honesty and candor will make you feel less alone and more like "we're all in this together". Baby Steps 3 Week Serieshttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/droucBaby Steps Videohttps://www.youtub…

Get strapped in because we are going there. In this episode I tlak with best selling author Natalie Runion about her book Raised To Stay: Persevering In Ministry When You Have A Million Reasons To Walk Away. The conversation is deep and raw and I hope it ministers to you whether you've been hurt by the church or find yourself in a difficult staff s…

Is there such a thing as a perfect youth meeting? Yes and no. I describe what I thing the perfect youth meeting looks like and I share the "letter" I wrote to a pastor who seemed to have his own ideas of perfection. If you are tired of Googling what to do to build a successful youth ministry and you'd like coaching from someone whose built a few, c…

How many students are involved in making your youth meeting happen every week? If the answer is zero not only are you working too hard, you are denying students the opportunity of discovering their gifts, talents and callings. If you're wanting to lead your students to deeper leadership waters, I offer 5 entry level ideas you can start your journey…

This is about "Feelings, whoa, whoa, whoa, feelings" as the old song goes and how those feelings can cast a shadow of our frustrations onto our students. This clip is from my Wednesday Live Stream called Office Hours where I answer 3 youth ministry questions. If you are interested in joining the live stream, check out my Youtube Channel.https://www…

Is Youth Ministry creating uncommitted Christian and causing the church decline? I am pretty sure we are not, at least not alone, but a recent article from the Christian Post has got me thinking about how to do a better job of equipping parents to disciple their kids.Some links below allow me to earn a commission if you purchase them. Christian Pos…

In today's episode I share my discipleship playlist, songs that made an impact on me as a teenager. My hope is that this episode will inspire you to use more Christian music as part of your bible studies because the medium is so powerful at communicating spiritual truth. Here are the links I mention in the show (for all you young'ins)Denny Correll …

The question, in question, is one that plagued me as a young preacher/communicator and it might be the question you ask far too often and of the wrong people. In today's episode I share that question and offer a replacement question that will benefit you in the long run. Sign Up For My Newsletter and receive the 50 Halloween Would You Rather Questi…

Parents not blowing up your phone looking to engage? E-mail not dinging with responses to your newsletter? Been there and that's why I'm sharing these 7 ideas to get parents to respond to your texts, emails and other youth ministry communications. Newsletter: Free Epic Nerf Night Guidehttps://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/c45da098e8YouTube: Live Show W…

My guess is, no matter where you live, there is a trash day. A day you haul trash down to the curb and someone picks it up. This episode is all about sorting your emotional trash so you can live a spiritually, clutter free life. Here's the link to the freebie page 👇https://thediscipleproject.net/free-youth-ministry-lessons/…

Are you in a church that is going 24/7 365 and does not recognize or honor your need for rest? In this episode I offer both a warning and an encouragement to those of you are in these kinds of churches. Yes, you have to have a job, but not at any cost. Take care of yourself. The Ultimate Christmas Party Checklisthttps://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/eb…

Students are the church now, or never. I don't know what we, the church, are waiting on when it comes to retaining this generation but if it does not act quickly, this will be another lost generation. Listen in as I share how I'm trying to reverse the tide. The Ultimate Youth Group Christmas Party Plannerhttps://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ebbce29375…

What assumption are being made about you? Positive? Negative? A little of both? In this episode I want to share three assumptions, I believe every youth pastor wants made about them.Links from the show belowFall Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgxBack To School Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJDo The Mathhttps://yo…

With every new technology tool, the church has a responsibility to walk wisely when using it and it's no different with Ai. In today's episode I share m concerns and offer a few tips for using Ai in sermon prep. I'm not shouting it from the mountain, I'm a fellow traveler trying to navigate this tool as well so the tips are for me, first.Fall Bundl…

If you love Christian Hip Hop, this is your episode. If you don't love Christian Hip Hop, but you love powerful testimonies of God moving in people's lives, this is your episode. This is a win win episode. Enjoy the chat and then get the free bible studies down below as well as links to all of JNibb's socials. Let me know what you think: thediscipl…

Discouragement effects us all, at various times and at various levels but let's not get it twisted, discouragement is spiritual warfare in the octagon of our mind. The question is, who will tap out first? List to today's episode and you've guaranteed it won't be you.Paul Turner

Like good college football coaches, recruiting never stops and in this episode I want to share with you my secrets for recruiting great volunteers to help you do what God has put on your heart. The Messiest Youth Group Game You'll Ever Playhttps://youtu.be/M7-g601wMWEYouth Ministry Fall Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgxBook Me Fo…

Are you planning a trip? Will it be unforgettable? It can be if you follow the travel tips my friend and travel advisor, John Rogers shares. If you're planning a trip for your youth group, your family, just you and your spouse or just you and you'd like help with flights, accommodation and theme park tickets, talk to my friend John. Make Your Trip …

Got any giants, physical or spiritual that need slaying? We all do and today I want to offer a process for slaying the giants that are holding you or your youth ministry back from accomplishing what God has called you to do. Get the 21 Days To Creating A Holy Habit of Hustlehttps://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/e2229baf67Info on The Thing Entrepreneur …

Have you just accepted a new position? Would you like to succeed as a leader in that position? In this episode I offer three urges you need to squash before they undermine your vision and goals. New Series: Failing Forwardhttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/lsbioPaul Turner

Having behavior problems in your youth ministry? Every group does, but you might need a code of conduct for your youth ministry and today I offer 7 steps working out a code that works for you and your group. If you want a worksheet to help you work with your team though the creative code process, then sign up for my newsletter and you will receive …

Does the road your youth ministry is on lead to more discipled students? Today I discuss three possible roads you could be on and I share which road is the most effective.Get the free The Fatherhood of God lesson for Father's Dayhttps://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/6af0fbac68My book The Disciple Project: Raising Up A New Generation of Doershttps://you…