037: How Do You Connect With Students Who Are Shy?

Whether it’s your regular program, special event, summer camp, or some other gathering -- you have probably found it difficult to engage and interact with students who are shy. Maybe they are new to your environment or maybe they are just nervous and timid around groups of people, but whatever the reason, it’s difficult to make a connection and have a meaningful conversation with them. Since not everyone is extroverted, you are guaranteed to have students like this at some point in your group, so what are some best practices when it comes to connecting with shy students? We want to hear from you! Submit your youth ministry question at youthministry.teamMentioned in this episode:Update for 2024Lots has changed since this episode initially aired! So to stay current with us here in 2024, head to https://www.youthworker.community/ to find out what we're up to.