37. 4 CORE PRINCIPLES OF THRIVING YOUTH MINISTRIES WITH JORDAN BIERRE

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Jordan Bierre who is the National Youth Director for Alpha. He shares powerful insights on 4 Core Principles of Thriving Youth Ministries from around the country. He gives practical insights from these 4 principles that we can apply in our ministries to reach Gen Z. Jordan Biere: Jordan was a local youth pastor for 10 years before joining Alpha USA in 2019 as the National Youth Director. Alpha runs in more than 6,000 churches across every major denomination and in over 3,000 youth ministries throughout the country. Jordan is passionate about seeing Gen Z walk in the fullness of life and to see youth leverage their unique gifts as a generation to bring about a beautiful expression of heaven on earth. Jordan and his wife Amy have 4 kids and are currently living in Holland, Michigan. Insta: @jordanbiere Jordan’s Email: [email protected] Resources: Solarium Story Cards https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/share-the-gospel/outreach-strategies/soularium.html Book references "Jesus is the Question” Martin B Copenhaver “I once was lost” Don Everts and Doug Schaupp Additional Questions to Thresholds for us to think about as youth ministries… TRUST - HOW ARE YOU CREATING SPACE FOR NEW RELATIONSHIPS? CURIOUS -  HOW ARE YOU PROVOKING CURIOSITY AROUND THE PERSON OF JESUS? CHANGE - WHAT OUTLETS DO YOU HAVE FOR STUDENTS TO DISCUSS THEIR DEEP QUESTIONS AND DOUBT ON FAITH AND LIFE? SEEKING - HOW ARE YOU RESOURCING THE STUDENTS ON THEIR SELF-DISCOVERY JOURNEY IN THEIR PURSUIT OF GOD? (individual and group) ENTER - WHERE ARE YOU EXTENDING THE INVITATION TO TRULY FOLLOW JESUS? Landing Page https://alphausa.org/alpha-youth-series Stories https://vimeo.com/showcase/6310886 (grab whatever ones you think make sense) Pincher Creek Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6310886 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you?  We want to hear from you! Write us at [email protected] Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: www.lead222.com  Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.lead222ymstaffing.com Contact Dave at [email protected]