In this BONUS episode of the FreeRefills Podcast, Wayne and Jonny are joined by Seth Baker, Chief Strategy Officer of the National Network of Youth Ministries, to discusses the mission and vision of NNYM.

Seth breaks down the process of developing the mission and vision statements and the importance of asking questions and seeking clarity.

Find out more at www.nnym.org/purpose

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:45 Creating a Mission Statement

04:27 Developing Clarity in Mission and Vision

06:50 Thriving in Youth Ministry

09:07 Thriving Youth Leaders and Transformed Young People

11:00 NNYM Doesn’t OWN Networks, we champion them

12:15 The Catalytic Value of Clarity

13:10 The Importance of Networking and Community

14:12 CAUTION clarifying questions can cause conflict

17:15 Clarity gives focus

19:43 Vision creates your Mission

22:53 The Vision of NNYM

#mission #vision #youthministry #NationalNetworkofYouthMinistries #nnym #collaboration #encouragement #equipping #spiritualstrength #networking #clarity

Summary Wayne and Johnny are joined by special guest Charlie Conder to discuss ways to appreciate volunteers in youth ministry! The conversation touches on topics such as burnout, the need for rest and time off, and the power of small group relationships. Hear practical ideas for showing appreciation to volunteers and gain new ideas to appreciate your team... including mailing them www.charliecards.com

Want to hear more of Charlie? Join her breakout at Orange Conference 24 this April - find out more at theorangeconference.com

Takeaways

- Volunteers are the heartbeat of ministry and should be valued and appreciated

- Burnout can affect both paid youth workers and volunteers, and it's important to prioritize self-care and rest

- Creating a supportive and caring community within volunteer teams can help prevent burnout and foster longevity

- Practical ways to appreciate volunteers include providing time off, organizing surprise events or treats, and recognizing their contributions with personalized trophies or certificates

Chapters

00:00 Welcome

00:48 Introduction to Charlie

02:30 Full Circle for Youth Workers

03:26 JUST a Volunteer

04:45 The Privilege of Walking with Students

06:15 Ministry Burnout

07:28 Working for God and not with God

10:48 Helping leaders avoid "The Martha Complex"

12:50 Watching for Burnout in Volunteers

14:34 Keys to Volunteer Retention

15:00 Creating Clarity for Volunteer

19:34 Small Church Considerations

20:44 Power of Relationship

21:59 Hard Volunteers? Keep going!

23:52 Volunteer Appreciation Ideas

33:32 Reasons People Volunteer

35:58 Stewarding God's Call of your Volunteers

38:12 One last thing!

#youthpastor #youthministry #volunteers #appreciation #youthmin #volunteerappreciationmonth #volunteerappreciation #burnout #rest #smallgroups #relationships #sabbath

Check out this dynamic discussion with youth leaders Pauline Ebert and Gerard Gunter as they dive into the challenges and importance of evangelism in youth ministry. Discover how to trust the Holy Spirit, overcome rejection fears, and lead by example. Hear inspiring stories of one person's impact and learn about valuable resources for growing in evangelism. Don't miss this empowering episode! Takeaways - Trust the Holy Spirit and allow Him to work in your youth ministry - Overcome the fear of rejection and lead by example - One person can make a significant impact in sharing the gospel - Utilize resources and training to grow in evangelism Links Mentioned Gospelize Book - https://www.dare2share.org/gospelize/ Lead the Cause - https://events.fusioncommunity.church... Riotstarters - https://www.riotstarter.org/ Life in 6 Words - https://li6w.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weather Complaints 02:22 Challenges of Evangelism 03:18 Introduction of Pauline and Gerard 06:18 The Importance of Trusting the Holy Spirit 07:41 The Mission of Sharing Faith 10:06 Overcoming the Fear of Rejection 11:26 The Impact of Boldness 13:16 Leading by Example and Sharing Vulnerabilities 20:48 Giving Permission and Encouragement to Students 25:31 Encouragement for Leaders 29:47 Resources for Growing in Evangelism 38:19 Conclusion and Call to Action #podcast #youthministry #nnym #freerefills #youthpastor #studentministry #evangelism #youthministryhacks #youthministrysuccess #dare2share #riotstarters

Robert Purvey and Rick Eubanks share about unlocking the power of youth leader discipleship. They discuss the importance of being discipled and the need for mentors in ministry. Robert and Rick highlight the value of networking and building relationships as part of youth leader discipleship. Robert also gives insights on how TENx10 can help provide resources and support for youth leaders seeking discipleship.

Takeaways

• It is important to be discipled oneself before discipling others.
• When seeking a mentor, inspect their fruit and ensure they align with biblical principles.
• Build relationships with peers and seek out a network of support.

• Measure the right things in ministry, focusing on discipleship and impact rather than numbers.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Interview with Robert Purvey and Rick Eubanks 03:07 Topic: Youth Leader Discipleship 08:53 Finding a Paul Mentor 10:40 Inspecting the Fruit of a Mentor 11:37 Importance of Networking and Barnabas Relationships 14:24 Avoiding Pride and Measuring the Right Things 17:38 Overcoming Insecurity and Overwhelm 20:06 Introduction to TENx10 24:45 Takeaways and Conclusion

Links Mentioned

TENx10 survey - https://www.tenx10.org/youth-leader-tools#quiz #MadeWithDetail #YouthMinistryLeadership #DiscipleshipMatters #FindYourPaul #InvestInOthers# CollaborationIsKey #SeekMentorship #PouringInAndPouringOut #RelationalDiscipleship #GrowingTogether

Phil Ball wrote the #1 blog post for NNYM in 2023, so we invited him onto the podcast!

Youth workers are always looking for ways to renovate and remodel the ministry to be more culturally relevant. Are you looking to find resources for your next remodel? If so, you want to hear this conversation!

Takeaways

• Youth ministry should prioritize discipleship and genuine relationships with students.
• Creating an engaging and dialogue-based environment is essential for effective youth ministry.
• Listening to the needs and questions of young people is crucial for meeting them where they are.
• Youth pastors should play the long game and focus on the unique offerings of youth ministry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Introducing Phil Ball

03:20 Playing 'Are You Taller Than a Philip Baller?'

10:03 Remodeling Youth Ministry

16:02 Discipleship and Youth Ministry

19:53 Engaging Students in Dialogue

21:48 The Downsides of Relational Youth Ministry

22:18 Reconsidering Youth Ministry

23:46 Playing the Long Game

24:14 Conclusion

Links mentioned in this podcast:

https://www.tenx10.org/youth-leader-tools

Network Conversations with Jordan Francis

https://youtu.be/FWZbkML5twA

https://www.reframeyouth.com/

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We want to hear from you! Write to us at [email protected]. Help us grow the Free Refill community by liking and sharing. For more information on the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) or to connect with a network close to you, visit www.nnym.org.

Keem Fares joins the show with Jonny Radcliff to discuss the insights of the episode “Cobra Kai Youth Ministry” from The Student Ministry Connection podcast.

On this episode, Travis Deans joins Steve Cullum to discuss what we can learn from Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, and he also provides 5 things that student ministry must do to keep moving forward.  

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Steve Cullum is the Colorado State Coordinator at NNYM. He is a podcaster, a blogger, and a resource creator. You can find more episodes of The Student Ministry Connection podcast at www.studentministryconnection.com. To find out more about Steve, click here.

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Travis Deans is the Northeast Regional Coordinator for NNYM. He is also the founder of 9 Month Mission Trip: https://www.9monthmissiontrip.com/. Travis can be reached at [email protected].

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We want to hear from you! Write us a [email protected]. Help us grow the Free Refill community by liking and sharing.

For more information on the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) or to connect to a network close to you, visit www.nnym.org.

On this episode Jonny Radcliff and Kevin Miles get the chance to chat with Barry St. Clair. Author of over 30 books, Barry has been on the cutting edge of youth ministry for over five decades.

Through his leadership, thousands of churches have implemented Jesus-Focused Youth Ministry strategies. As founder and president of Reach Out Youth Solutions he currently serves as Vice-President of Global Youth Engagement with East-West Ministries.

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To connect further with Barry or to discover resources as described in this podcast, click here.

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We want to hear from you! Write us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Help us grow the community! Please subscribe, share, and leave a review.

For more information about the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) or to find a community of leaders in your area: www.nnym.org

Join this month's podcast with two veteran youth workers as they share how they discovered NNYM.

Connect with Steve Cullum at stevecullum.com

Connect with Travis Deans at 9monthmissiontrip.com

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Also in this episode we talked about NNYM's Prayer Challenge as well as our Footprints & Funds Campaign head over to our social media for information on both!

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**WARNING - this episode contains conversations about student suicide.**

Networking isn't just for fun events. Networking creates relationships for the most difficult moments in ministry. Kristi shares some amazing examples of communities working together in the middle of tragedy.

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Join the NNYM team for the upcoming Network Conversation

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NNYM swag - www.nnym.org/merch for your own merch!

Youth Leader Summit on May 24-26, 2023 at LBI in New Jersey - www.hcbible.org/youthleadersummit

Morgan Marshall and Jason Lamb join us for this episode of the podcast! Morgan is the Student Minister at Storyline Church. Jason Lamb is the VIce President of Mobilization for Dare 2 Share Ministries! They're mobilizing the students at Storyline in some really creative ways. Check it out!

Here are a few links from the podcast:

Gospel Advancing - www.dare2share.org/gospel-advancing (keep an eye out for the Gospel Advancing Summit '24)

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Join the NNYM team for the upcoming Network Conversation

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For more information about the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) or to find a community of leaders in your area: www.nnym.org

Thomas Brackeen was listed as one of Fuller Youth Institute's Top 20 Black Leaders to Follow in 2023! The NNYM team is privileged to have Thomas as a peer to speak into ministry on a regular basis. Thomas drops some incredible truth about Reaching The Every on this episode of the podcast. Let us know what you think!

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We want to hear from you! Write us at [email protected] Help us grow the community! Please subscribe, share, and leave a review.

For more information about the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) or to find a community of leaders in your area: www.nnym.org