051 - Integrating Theology and Youth Ministry with Mike McGarry

Tim Beilharz welcomes Youth Pastor Theologian, Mike McGarry. They chat about Mike's work in bridging theology with practical youth ministry, the importance of a theological foundation in youth ministry, Mike's personal journey into faith and ministry, and the role of youth pastors in shaping young believers. The conversation also covers the challenges and strategies of youth ministry in a post-Christian context, emphasising the need for a theological approach to address the critical questions young people are asking today. The podcast highlights the significance of understanding and applying biblical narratives in youth ministry and engaging with young people's questions with patience and love. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. Connect with us on ⁠Facebook⁠ You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Show Notes: Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry edited by Ruth Lukabyo Mike McGarry Youth Pastor Theologian Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith by Mike McGarry A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry: Teenagers in The Life of The Church by Mike McGarry