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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 28 MIN

What EVERY Youth Pastor Needs to Know Before Making Changes in Their Ministry

from Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources · host Kristen Lascola

Send us Fan MailCheck out our new partnership with Onward: Youth & Young Adult Pastor Cohort https://www.onwardleader.com/the-cohort  *** As youth ministry leaders, we're problem solvers by definition... steering the ship through challenges that range from predictable to completely unexpected. This episode dives deep into how effective student ministry leaders navigate change while bringing their team along for the journey.In this episode, we will be taking a look at the Innovation Theory and how it relates to changes you make to your youth ministry.  We will also be showcasing the practical strategies for communicating the "why" behind changes, addressing concerns without giving them undue weight, and maintaining your leadership confidence even when facing criticism.Whether you're considering splitting age groups, starting a student leadership team, discontinuing traditional events, or implementing year-round programming, this episode provides the framework you need to lead change effectively.  Your courage to make necessary changes, even in the face of resistance, is what distinguishes truly effective youth ministry leadership.📕 Book mentioned in this podcast:Lead Like it Matters - Craig Groeschel  https://amzn.to/4mMcZDx=========We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at [email protected]!If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoach=========You may also enjoy these episodes:(#087) Youth Pastor Just Hired...What Should You Change About the Existing Youth Ministry?(#136) How You Can Tell It's Time to Make a Change in Your Youth Ministry=======🔄 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📱:Ministry Coach Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MinistryCoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ministrycoachpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ministrycoachpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ministrycoachpodcastKristen Lascola:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klascola/Jeffrey Lascola:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandmasterbengal/=======*This episode is not sponsored. Some of the links are affiliate links which simply means, if you buy something, we will receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) Thank you!*Support the show

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