Episode 61: Practical Advice on Relational Youth Ministry (Joey Molloy)

It’s good to talk about theologically rich youth ministry, but if youth leaders don’t know how to have normal conversations and build relationships with youth then they’re never going to get to the theological gold. This conversation with Joey Molloy will help youth workers with some of the nuts and bolts of youth ministry we sometimes take for granted.  What are some ministry skills theologically-minded youth leaders tend to struggle with?  When a youth leader goes to a student’s baseball game or soccer hockey match or band concert… how can we make the best use of that time?  What advice do you have for youth leaders who struggle with small talk? How can they spark natural conversations with teenagers?  What are some common pitfalls about relational discipleship you’ve observed and what advice do you have for our listeners?  Why is it important to highlight that all this practical advice is built on a theologically solid foundation?  When you think about new youth leaders, what’s the best piece of advice you’d give them?  Joey Molloy is the Executive Ministry Director of Implementa and Camp Cherith in Ottowa Canada.  Learn more about Implementa and their Certificate in Youth Ministry program.  Follow Joey on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian YPT's ebook, Youth Ministry is Theological Ministry, is a free download for subscribers. This book captures the essence of Youth Pastor Theologian in one ten-chapter book, written by six different contributors from across America, Mexico, and the UK.