107: What Are Some Best Practices When Mentoring Teenagers? Interview with Chris Tompkins

You hear people sharing stories of breakthroughs and phenomenal faith-shifting moments with their students, and you start to think about the last time you could say the same about students in your ministry. Whether you can’t remember the last time or it was just last week, there are certain practices you can engage in that will leave a lasting impact on the next generation. Join us this week with Chris Tompkins from Muskoka Woods as he gives us tips for mentoring teenagers in the ways that matter most.    Check out Chris’ Shaping Our World Podcast to hear from more amazing leaders!   Want to check out the book Chris recommended? Planet Middle School by Kevin Leman   Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Trinity Western University. Their mission is to develop godly Christian leaders: positive, goal-oriented university graduates with thoroughly Christian minds; growing disciples of Jesus Christ who glorify God through fulfilling the Great Commission, serving God and people in the various marketplaces of life. They are passionately committed to helping you discover how to be fully and faithfully present in the world and to play a vital role in God’s work of healing, hope, and renewal. Learn more about this leading liberal arts university with campuses in both Canada and the USA at TWU.ca Submit your youth ministry question at youthministry.team.Mentioned 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.