Interview: NCC Youth Minister from Sandwich Artist to Youth Minister

Summary In this episode of NCC Unplugged, Jeff Terpstra and Jonathan Slatt discuss youth ministry at Norwin Christian Church. Jonathan shares his background and passion for youth ministry, highlighting his journey from graphic design to faith-based counseling. They emphasize the importance of youth ministry in the church and debunk the myth that it is just about playing games. They also discuss inspiring Bible passages and the various youth ministry programs offered at NCC, including the Bridge Service and weeknight hangouts. Overall, the conversation highlights the role of youth ministry in equipping students to grow in their faith and become active members of the church community.----more---- Takeaways Youth ministry is an important and thriving ministry at Norwin Christian Church, with a focus on equipping students to grow in their faith and become active members of the church community. Youth ministry is not just about playing games; it is a space for students to discover and own their faith, build relationships, and have encounters with Jesus. The role of youth ministry is to bridge the gap between parents and middle school students, providing a space for them to learn about God together and navigate the challenges of this stage of life. Norwin Christian Church offers a variety of youth ministry programs, including the Bridge Service, youth group, classes, and weeknight hangouts, providing opportunities for students to connect, grow, and serve. ----more---- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Highlighting Youth Ministry 03:11 Passion for Youth Ministry 04:11 Involvement in Worship and Leadership 05:08 Discovering a Calling to Ministry 06:04 Transitioning to Faith-Based Counseling 07:28 Stepping into the Youth Minister Position 08:57 Youth Ministry at Norwin Christian Church 10:37 Youth Ministry is More Than Playing Games 11:36 Inspiring Bible Passages 13:33 Youth Ministry as a Small Group 15:01 Importance of Games in Youth Ministry 17:53 Inspiring Bible Passage: Woman at the Well 19:22 Inspiring Bible Passage: Colossians 1:28 21:15 Inspiring Bible Passage: 1 Timothy 4:12 22:39 Youth Ministry at Norwin Christian Church 23:37 Youth Ministry Volunteers 25:04 Youth Ministry Programs at NCC 28:56 The Bridge Service 30:43 Regular Youth Ministry Programs 33:38 Weeknight Hangouts 34:08 Conclusion