Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Every week some of the top United Methodist youth workers offer free resources from their real-world ministries. You’ll find everything from games to downloadable lessons to coaching on how to put together a budget. We hope that when you get online to work, you don’t feel like you have to do it all yourself. We want to be the first place you turn for games, l ...
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This week Chris and Jeremy discuss the importance of talking about vocation with young people and the ways to do so.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the hidden messages in youth group games, and things you should consider when planning games.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about the seven biggest trends in youth ministry for 2024.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy reflect back on Episode 150 with special guests AJ and Sam as they talk about when you should embrace the Spirit and when you should stick to the schedule that you set.Episode 150: https://soundcloud.com/youth-worker-collective/episode-150-revival-at-asburyYouth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy are joined by Brad Laurvick who shares his experience using Tik Tok to start a successful ministry.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris sits down with two special guests from Asbury University. AJ and Sam are both juniors in Media Communications who join us to talk about the revival that happened at Asbury in 2023.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Jeremy and Chris sit down to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and various ways you can use it in your ministry.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about christianity from a global perspective. Chris shares about his recent trip to Vietnam, and they discuss youth ministry around the world. They are joined by a special guest to share his experience from West Africa.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about John Wesley and share some important perspectives of his and how they connect to the United Methodist Church.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about denominational identity in your youth ministry. How much is too much, too little, or the right amount?Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy share some of their best reasons for and against messy games or food based games.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris & Jeremy share their best ideas & tips for your ministry during December and January.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the concept of systems thinking when approaching not only your ministry, but your local church and THE church.Resources mentioned in today's episode:Atomic Habits - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsseeallthepeople.orgFaith Beyond Youth Group - https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/faith-beyond-youth-groupGrowing …
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the "inside" stuff that happens in youth ministry (and church in general). What are some ways we may be unintentionally (or intentionally) leaving some people feeling alienated?Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy address the tough issue of what happens when you don't like a student in your youth Ministry.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Jeremy and Chris share some wisdom for how to have a smooth transition into a new youth ministry role. They sit down to share helpful tips to make things better for you, your family, students, and church leadership too.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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When it comes time for you to move on from the church you are serving, there are some things you can do to make the transition smooth. This week Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about those things...and a few things you should avoid as well.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris talks about sacred cows and how to identify them in your ministry. He shares an article with 5 steps to help you bury your sacred cow.Burying the Sacred Cows: https://www.umcyoungpeople.org/lead/burying-the-sacred-cows?fbclid=IwAR0ucabvfvQA1XqzQSsrRQlgGfzeY9I0t685dsOFxW8kvdX7KD0beLtKOJY…
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This week Chris and Jeremy share a list of seven things that could be key elements of your confirmation program.United Methodist Heritage & Beliefs - https://store.umcdiscipleship.org/product/methodist-heritage-beliefs/?fbclid=IwAR1zSkxB8B3EXdgvGchpBlmMzW0FoqVnhacnojEdX4VLKdlkPyhVIMkHom0Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Chris and Jeremy talk about "failure to launch" and why that's a phrase and a mindset we should reconsider when it comes to the next stage in life for graduating high schoolers.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy discuss a difficult, but very real topic—gun violence. They touch on what our role as youth leaders is in this conversation, as well as sharing some resources to help you navigate this difficult conversation.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy share some of their favorite ideas when it comes to decorating youth space as well as some major fails.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy share their pet peeves in youth ministry, and Chris gives us an update on his Wednesday Addams binge watching adventure.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy sit down with special guest Chris Cummings. Chris shares what ministry looks like for him after stepping away from serving on staff in the local church.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Join Chris and Jeremy as they sit down to discuss what to do (and what not to do) when attendance drops in your youth ministry. They also share some great resources!Crash Courses on Administration & Discipleship: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.umcdiscipleship.org%2Fproduct-category%2Fleadership_resources%2Fcrash-courses-youth-mi…
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Chris and Jeremy look at some Pew research results about what adults say is important to them when it comes to shared beliefs between themselves and their kids.Links from today's episode:Pew Research Article: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewresearch.org%2Fsocial-trends%2F2023%2F01%2F24%2Fparenting-in-america-today%2F%3Ffbclid%3D…
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Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk hiring process...the good, the bad, and the ugly! They share lots of practices you should consider as a church hiring, and what you should look for as well as avoid if you're the one looking for a youth ministry job.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Chris and Jeremy talk about the importance of integrating youth into the full ministry of the church, and how to avoid creating silos within your church.Sam Halverson's book, "One Body": https://www.amazon.com/One-Body-Integrating-Teenagers-Church/dp/0991005082?fbclid=IwAR2jh0uSYyvZbZ5rJ4CPwIuxvwXcmKSYyvhSnBR_SAFI4VwVFOOrgVpKcqo…
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Chris sits down with some special guests to talk about worship leadership in youth ministry. Specifically discussing how you as a youth worker can help identify this gift & help nourish it within the people in your church.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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You should never stop learning (in youth ministry and in life)! Chris and Jeremy talk about the importance of gaining a fresh perspective from people who may be new to youth ministry as well as learning from veterans who have experienced a lot. Attending youth ministry conferences and seminars is an opportunity to network and gain new resources, as…
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Is it ok for a youth worker to be out of the loop on pop culture? Jeremy and Chris answer this question and so much more as they discuss Wednesday Addams.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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After talking about rookie mistakes in youth ministry in our last episode, Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about veteran mistakes this week.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about rookie mistakes that you want to avoid when getting started in youth ministry.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Chris and Jeremy talk about teenage emotions. The science behind behavior, how to respond and connect with teens, and avoiding emotional manipulation.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week, Jeremy and Christ sit down with Court VonLindern from the Mountain Sky Conference to talk about inclusiveness and what that should look like in your youth ministry. We also talk about what happens when a youth ministry is accepting, but the congregation as a whole isn't, and what you as a youth leader can do to be supportive.…
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Chris and Jeremy share their favorite big event ideas that have the biggest pay off with the lowest cost and prep.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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A common trend among teens is to attend multiple churches for various events, and have a somewhat "a la carte" church experience. Chris and Jeremy sit down and talk about how to flip the script and look at the positive aspect.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week we talk about how to fire a volunteer. Maybe they are just in the wrong volunteer role and a simple move is all they need. Maybe they are toxic and you might need some backup to approach the subject. Whatever the situation, Chris and Jeremy have your back with tips on how to best handle things.…
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Chris & Jeremy discuss the inevitable issue that happens in every youth ministry...conflict...among adults. And how to deal with it.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Jeremy and Chris sit down to talk about evaluating curriculum. They bust the myth that you must write your own curriculum. Why reinvent the wheel when you can use the resources available? They share tips on what to look for when evaluating curriculum as well as share some valuable resources.…
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This week we sit down to talk about how teenagers think and process information. Looking at what that means for helping them develop their belief system and form their faith...not just teach them to regurgitate ideas.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Jeremy and Chris sit down to share some ideas for kick-offs and some best practices for annual check ups.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Jeremy and Chris sit down with one of Jeremy's former students and get some insight into youth ministry from the student perspective.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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As the wave of news about disaffiliation among the United Methodist Church increases, Jeremy and Chris sit down to talk about what that means for you as a youth worker and us as a church.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Jeremy and Chris discuss the roots of the Methodist church with a little history on John and Charles Wesley.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Christ shares a short excerpt from "Everyday Disciples: Covenant Discipleship with Youth" about the importance of reflecting, not deflecting.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy sit down with Sam Halverson to talk about growing a youth ministry at a church that didn't see their potential or the ministry that was already there.Links mentioned in today's episode:Perkins School of Theology Microgrants - https://rebootyouthministry.com/?fbclid=IwAR26bw_9hTnctmwF0XGrmZJTsofGfMLw6jPaoYd77W07ADWl6WbY0P9…
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Chris and Jeremy talk about design thinking as an approach to ministry planning and development.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Jeremy and Chris sit down with Alyssa, one of Chris' former youth from St. Luke's UMC, to catch up with her and share stories from the past.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Failure is part of life...and youth ministry! On today's episode, Jeremy and Chris share some of their most epic failures, the important lessons they learned, and how they got through them.Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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