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Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources — 314 episodes
Fall Festival Planning Ideas for Youth Ministry!
How to Create FUN & MEMORABLE Youth Ministry Events on a Small Budget
Youth Pastor Leadership Training - 5 Tips for Success!
How to Inspire Your Youth Group to READ & UNDERSTAND the BIBLE
How Your Youth Ministry Can Build Trust in the Community (PLUS 300th Episode Giveaway Info! 🎉)
4 Things You Should Avoid Before Stepping on Stage to Preach in Youth Ministry
How to Build Trust When Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry
How to Start a Christian Club at Your Local School (Youth Pastor Tips)
Youth Group Event KILLERS ☠️ 3 Mistakes Youth Ministries Make with Events!
Final Planning Tips for Youth Ministry Summer Camp!
Strong Vision Casting in Youth Ministry: How to Identify, Implement & Inspire!
Why Do Some Youth Ministries Feel ALIVE & Others DEAD?
Youth Group Games for REALLY SMALL Youth Ministries
What Does Reaching the Next Generation Look Like in Youth Ministry? (Beyond The Numbers Collaboration)
Don't Shut Your Youth Ministry Down For the Summer...Do THIS Instead!
What I Wish I Would Have DONE SOONER as a Youth Pastor!
Protecting Your Youth Ministry Students (Safety at Youth Group - Pt. 2)
How to Protect Your Youth Ministry Students (Safety at Youth Group - Pt. 1)
3 Common Mistakes Youth Pastors MUST AVOID In Their Youth Ministry
3 Things That NO ONE TELLS YOU About Youth Ministry Leadership
Do These 5 Things in Youth Ministry...You'll Thank Yourself Later!
5 Things I Learned From My First Year in Youth Ministry
5 Ways to Connect With Your Students in Youth Ministry
Are You "TOO OLD" to be a Youth Pastor? The Honest Truth.
9 Things You MUST DO at Your Youth Ministry Camps This Year
Social Media for Youth Ministry (Youth Group Tips)
After 1,200+ Youth Group Services, Here's What I Learned...
Why I Almost Quit Youth Ministry...and Why I Stayed
6 Mistakes that Limit Growth in Youth Ministry
5 Myths About Growing a Youth Ministry
How to Engage With the Female Students in Your Youth Ministry
Best Books for Youth Pastors: Must-Read Books for Youth Ministry (2026 Edition)
5 Essential Youth Ministry Planning Strategies to Start the New Year STRONG!
Youth Pastors: Get on the RIGHT TRACK for the New Year!
6 Warning Signs Your Youth Ministry is in BIG TROUBLE!
4 Fun Christmas Party Ideas for Your Youth Ministry Volunteers
Dealing With Church Hurt: How Can Youth Pastors Help Those Navigating It?
Youth Ministry Advice I Wish I Had Known Sooner
3 Unacceptable Mistakes Youth Ministries Make with Events
How to Plan a Youth Ministry Winter Camp from Start to Finish!
5 Popular Youth Ministry Myths You Need to STOP Believing!
How to Keep Students Engaged During Small Groups
5 Things You Should Do Immediately After Youth Group Ends
How to Revive a Dying Youth Ministry
Top 10 Bible Study Resources for Youth Ministry
4 Discipleship Strategies That Will GROW Your Youth Group
What EVERY Youth Pastor Needs to Know Before Making Changes in Their Ministry
Best Practices for Emailing the Parents of Your Youth Ministry Students
How to Equip Your Youth Group to SHARE THEIR FAITH With CONFIDENCE!
5 Secrets to Creating a Strong Student Leadership Team in Youth Ministry!
3 Ways to Encourage Your Youth Group to Join Your Student Leadership Team
5 Ways to Make a SMALL YOUTH GROUP Feel Much BIGGER!
How to Plan a WORSHIP NIGHT for Your Youth Group - Youth Ministry Ideas! (250th EPISODE GIVEAWAY!!)
Youth Group Midweek Program: FULL TOUR & SETUP | Youth Ministry Room Ideas
How to Get Ready for the New School Year (Youth Ministry Planning)
NIGHT GAMES for Youth Ministry - 10 Fun OUTDOOR Youth Group Games
Not Getting Hired in Youth Ministry? This Might Be Why...
The Reasons Why WHO You Do Youth Ministry With is Just as Important as the Ministry Itself
How to Keep Students Coming Back to Your Youth Ministry EVERY WEEK!
How to Retain Your Youth Ministry Volunteers for Years!
5 Mistakes Youth Pastors Make When Their Youth Ministry Isn't Growing
Youth Ministry Room Set Up & Decorating Ideas - Youth Room Remodel!
3 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Youth Ministry Sermons
What Your Youth Ministry Numbers are ACTUALLY Telling You!
Your Youth Ministry Website is ALL WRONG (Here's How to Fix it!)
5 Ways to Make Your Student Ministry MORE THAN "Just a Program"
4 Ways to Reach Disengaged Students in Youth Ministry
How to Increase the Value You Add to Your Church as a Youth Pastor
SPORTS vs. YOUTH GROUP: 5 Ways to Win the Battle of Priorities!
How to Get Your Youth Ministry Team to Go From GOOD to GREAT!
The 5 WORDS That Should Describe EVERY Youth Ministry!!
5 Things Youth Pastors Do That Are a BIG WASTE OF TIME!
5 Mistakes That Will SABOTAGE Your Youth Ministry!!!
3 Highly Effective Leadership Styles for Youth Pastors...Which One Are You?
MUST-HAVE Supplies for YOUTH GROUP GAMES !
What's Working RIGHT NOW In Youth Ministry - 6 Student Ministry Trends UNCOVERED
This ONE THING Will Make the Biggest Impact in Your Youth Ministry in 2025!
Youth Ministry Overnighters - How to Have a Successful Youth Group Lock In!
5 Things Every Youth Pastor Should Be Doing to Kick Off 2025!
5 Leadership Habits of Highly Effective & Visionary Youth Pastors
How to Transform Your Youth Ministry Culture After It's Gotten Away From You
You Will NEVER Be Fully Prepared for Youth Ministry - 3 Reasons Why
Youth Ministry Winter Olympic Games - Indoor Youth Group Games!
Youth Ministry Audit: How Well Does Your Ministry Score Out of 10?
LISTEN TO THIS If You Want Consistent Youth Ministry Attendance!
Steal These 5 Tips to NEVER Run Out of Sermon Ideas for Youth Ministry
5 Vital Tips to Make Your Next Youth Ministry Event a HUGE Success!
3 Hard Questions Every Youth Pastor Must Ask Themselves Right Now
How to Connect with Introverted Students in Your Youth Ministry
5 Proven Tips to ELEVATE Your Volunteers' Experience in Youth Ministry
3 Things I STOPPED Doing Before Youth Group (and Why YOU Should Too!)
How to Train & Develop Youth Ministry Volunteers w/ Doug Fields & Josh Griffin
4 Reasons Why Your Youth Ministry Might Be Shrinking
The #1 Reason Most Youth Pastors QUIT Within The First 2 Years
FAILURE in Youth Ministry is GUARANTEED If You Are Doing These Things...
Youth Ministry Growth Starts with this ONE Thing...
How to Build a Youth Ministry Worship Team From Scratch
Exponential Church Growth Begins with the Youth Ministry! Here's How...
How I Grew My Youth Group Over 1200%! ( It's Not What You Think!! )
4 Things I Started Doing Before Youth Group that Changed Everything!
Create a Student Leadership Team that Your Youth Group WANTS to be a Part of
The Ultimate Collection of Water Games for Youth Ministry (Summer Games!)
5 Ways to be a Better Emcee at Youth Group - Youth Ministry Tips!
Are You Busy or Burning Out? Youth Ministry Tips (+ GIVEAWAY for the 200th Episode!)
Splitting Middle School & High School Youth Ministries: Practical Tips to Make it Happen
Youth Ministry Check In Systems - Simple Processes that Work!
Preparing for Maternity Leave from Youth Ministry (Making it Simple!)
5 Tips to Build Your Youth Ministry Volunteer Dream Team
What is Next for Your Youth Ministry? (Never Settle for Status Quo)
How to Gain Control of a Wild Youth Group - Leading Up Front in Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Summer Olympics - Youth Group Games
3 Impactful Tips to Refine Your Preaching Skills (Youth Ministry Tips)
Create a Healthy Worship Culture in Youth Ministry with these 5 Tips
4 Leadership Lessons Every Youth Pastor Needs to Know
3 Youth Ministry Mistakes That Small Youth Groups Often Make
3 Teams to Make Your Youth Ministry Better & Your Life Easier!
5 Things Youth Pastors Need To Do This Summer - Youth Ministry Strategies
The 4 Phases of Youth Ministry - Which One Are You In? (DON'T GIVE UP NOW!)
The CRITICAL Element Your Youth Ministry Discipleship Efforts Might Be Missing
Dealing With Public Display of Affection in Youth Ministry - PDA Problems
Are Any of These Red Flags in Your Youth Ministry? Fix Them NOW!
How to Increase Your Confidence as a Youth Pastor & Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Navigating the Cliques in Youth Ministry Student Leadership Teams
5 Ingredients for an Ideal Youth Ministry Program!
4 EASTER GAMES for Youth Ministry + 8 MORE Easter Youth Group Games!!
The Pros & Cons of Being a Youth Ministry Spouse - Student Ministry Tips
Increase Discipleship in Your Youth Ministry with These 3 Things!
This One Thing Will Drastically Impact Your Youth Ministry!
Do You Need to Improve the Reputation of Your Youth Ministry?
Youth Ministry Event Ideas - The Ultimate Movie Night!
How to Handle Criticism as a Youth Pastor...and Move On!
How to Get Better Results in Youth Ministry - Start the Year Strong!
ASK ME ANYTHING: Your Youth Ministry Questions Answered! (2.0)
How to Get Leaders On Board with Your Youth Ministry Vision
Exclusive Interview w/ Download Youth Ministry's Doug Fields at DYM100!
5 Things Youth Pastors NEED TO DO Before the Year Ends!
5 Tips for Creating a Youth Ministry You'll Love to Lead
5 Questions a Healthy Youth Ministry Can Answer
The 7 Essential Tips to GROW Your YOUTH MINISTRY!
5 Youth Ministry Tips to Build Better Relationships With Students
Listen To This If You Are Thinking About Quitting Youth Ministry!
Youth Group Games for LARGE Groups - Youth Ministry Games!
ASK ME ANYTHING: Your Youth Ministry Questions Answered!
Last Minute Youth Ministry Lesson Ideas - Youth Pastor Resources
Why You Need Multiple Speakers in Your Youth Ministry
These 5 Tips Will Help Your Youth Group Retain Your Sermons!
4 Things You NEED TO START DOING TODAY in Your Youth Ministry!
What Grade Would Jesus Give Your Youth Ministry?
YOUTH PASTORS: Are You Challenging Your Youth Group?
Your Youth Group Event Failed...So Now What??
Why New Youth Pastors FAIL at Youth Ministry! (3 Things You MUST Know!)
5 Bible Study Tips that Changed My Life as a Youth Pastor
How to Minister to the 4 Different Types of Students in Youth Ministry
No New Visitors? Common Mistakes Many Youth Ministries Make
Overcoming Fear and Self Doubts: A Guide for Youth Pastors
Raise Them Up! Why You Always Need New Leaders in Youth Ministry
3 Questions Every Youth Pastor Should be Asking Their Senior Pastor
Youth Ministry Planning: Weekend Service vs. Mid-Week Program
4 NEW Icebreaker Games for Smaller Youth Groups!
Not Connecting With Your Students? 3 Things You Must Do!
Work Smarter NOT Harder in Youth Ministry - 5 Youth Pastor Tips!
How to Keep Your Youth Ministry Strong During Tough Times
5 Tips on How to Increase Youth Ministry Participation
Equipping Your Student Leaders to Reach New Students in Youth Ministry!
Youth Pastor: Increase Your Influence Through Servant Leadership!
THE BRUTAL TRUTH! What Youth Ministry Can Teach You About Yourself!
Is Your Youth Group Struggling to Connect? 5 Tips THAT WORK!
ATTENTION YOUTH PASTORS: You Need Deeper Friendships!
Youth Ministry Volunteers QUIT When You Ignore These Things!
YOUTH MINISTRY CURRICULUM - Should You Use It or Not?
Mistakes Youth Pastors Commonly Make (2 You Need to AVOID!)
GIFT IDEAS for First Time Visitors at Your Youth Ministry!
How You Can Tell It's Time to Make a Change in Your Youth Ministry
7 Youth Group Games for SMALL Youth Ministries!
How to Make Your Meetings NOT SUCK! Youth Pastor Tips
Valentine's Day Games & Party Ideas for Youth Ministry
Handling Conflict in Youth Ministry (Overcoming Obstacles & Adversity)
How to Level Up Your Leadership Skills in Youth Ministry
How to Help Your Youth Ministry Students Grow Spiritually
Best Strategies for How to Accomplish Your Youth Ministry Goals
Get Your YOUTH MINISTRY off to the RIGHT START in the NEW YEAR!
Youth Pastor Leadership Principles Learned from "THE CROWN"
How to Appreciate Youth Ministry Volunteers During the Holiday Season
Why New Students May Feel Uncomfortable at Your Youth Ministry - 5 Things to Avoid!!
Balancing Youth Ministry & Family - 3 Things You Need to Know
Youth Ministry Games for Christmas Parties - My 6 Favorite Games!
Best Practices for Parenting & Pastoring When in Youth Ministry
FREE TIME YOUTH MINISTRY GAMES - 6 Pre-Service Activities!
Best Practices for Communicating with Students in Youth Ministry
How to Let an Employee or Volunteer Go in Youth Ministry
Are You Losing Your Heart for Youth Ministry? 3 Ways to Get it Back!
4 FATAL Mistakes You Need to Avoid in Youth Ministry
5 Ways to Increase Confidence When Speaking in Youth Ministry
6 Easy Ways to Connect With Your Students Outside of Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Interns (Is Your Ministry Ready to Hire One?)
Feeling Overworked in Youth Ministry? (Top 5 Productivity Killers)
Should Youth Group Games Even Be A Part Of Youth Ministry?
Plan a Whole Year of Youth Group Games in Under 30 Minutes!
ULTIMATE GUIDE for Fall Kick Off Events for Youth Ministry - 20 Event Ideas!!!
Accomplish Your Youth Ministry Goals - Systems for Success!!
Summertime Event Ideas for Youth Ministry
How to Deliver Better Sermons - 5 Youth Pastor Tips
Are You Called to be a Youth Pastor? Youth Ministry Calling
Best Practices for Creating a Thriving High School Ministry
How to Run a Successful Leader Retreat in Youth Ministry
How to Avoid Pride Taking You Down in Youth Ministry
Ministry Coach 100th Episode Grand Prize Winner Announcement!!!
WARNING! The 4 Most Common Ways Youth Pastors Get Fired!
Youth Pastors: Do These 3 Things When Hired at a New Church
5 NO COST Youth Ministry Games - FREE YOUTH GROUP GAMES!
Tips for Running a Great Middle School Ministry!
Get More Sign Ups for Your Youth Ministry Summer Camp
Your Youth Ministry Retention is Going to Suffer if You Neglect This!
Best Methods for Promotion Sunday - Youth Ministry Planning!
Why a Combined Middle & High School Youth Ministry is Killing Your Growth
Parent Open House for Youth Ministry - Best Youth Pastor Tips!
Youth Pastor Self Care: Making Time for Yourself & Avoid Burn Out
Mistakes to Avoid When a New Student Comes to Your Youth Ministry
What is the Biblical Job Description of a Youth Pastor?
Get More Done in Only 5 Minutes - Youth Ministry Tips
How to Get Better Engagement During Sermons in Youth Ministry
How to Balance Multiple Ministries in One Church
Youth Pastor Just Hired!...What Should You Change About the Existing Youth Ministry?
This ONE THING Might Be Killing Your Youth Ministry's Growth
How to Do Youth Ministry at a Dying Church
How to Have an Excellent PARENT MEETING in Youth Ministry
5 Healthy Habits for Youth Pastors to Implement into Youth Ministry
6 Things You Need to Do to Succeed in Youth Ministry in 2022!
10 Regrets I Have Had As A Youth Pastor
Youth Pastor Leadership: 8 Skills You Need to Master
How Pride Can Steal Our Gratitude in Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Calendar - Youth Group Planning Ideas!
Why You Don't Have What it Takes to Do Youth Ministry
5 Simple Youth Group Games - Last Minute Games for Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Mission Statement - Vision Casting for your Youth Group
Going from New Student to Student Leader in Youth Ministry
5 Things That Can Hurt Your Youth Ministry's Growth
Portable Church Set Up Ideas for Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Overnighter - Fun Lock In Games & Theme Idea
How to Run a Youth Ministry on a Tight Budget - 6 Ways to Succeed!
5 Ways to Motivate Your Students to Invite Friends to Youth Group
5 Things Every Youth Pastor Needs to Start Doing
ICEBREAKER GAMES for Youth Ministry - EASY Youth Group Games!
Writing Effective Talk Sheets for Small Group Time in Youth Ministry
How to Lead Your Youth Ministry Team: Training vs Coaching
What's the BIG DEAL About SMALL GROUPS in Youth Ministry?
How to Keep Your Youth Ministry's "Camp High" Momentum Going!
Why Working as a Youth Pastor is the Best Job in the World!
How to Prioritize Your Time as a Youth Pastor and Love Your Job
Dodgeball Variation Games for Youth Ministry - 7 Youth Group Games!
Leadership Skills for Youth Pastors - 9 Effective Leadership Traits (Part 2)
Leadership Skills for Youth Pastors - 9 Effective Leadership Traits
Getting Parents Involved in Youth Ministry
How to Maximize the FUN in Your Youth Group Games!
Get to Know You Games for Student Ministry!
Youth Ministry Tips: Finding Motivation During Frustration
How to Plan a Low Cost Summer Camp for Youth Ministry
Small Group Leader Training for Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Planning - Youth Group Midweek Schedule
Games for Youth Groups at Church - Up Front Games!
Women in Youth Ministry - Female Youth Pastor Challenges
Surviving Youth Ministry Summer Camp: Youth Pastor's Guide
Youth Pastors and Parents - Best Communication Tips
Fun Youth Ministry Games - 7 Low Prep Youth Group Games!
Preventing Your Volunteers From Burning Out in Youth Ministry
Best Games for Summer Camp - 14 Fun Camp Game Ideas
DIY Church Camp Planning - Youth Ministry Summer Camp CHECKLIST!
Church Camp Planning for Youth Ministry: Prepackaged vs. DIY??
Service Project Ideas for Student Ministry
How to Start a Student Leadership Team in Youth Ministry
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Youth Pastor
How to Plan Your Week in Youth Ministry - Time Management Tips
Youth Group Games - 7 NO PREP GAMES for Youth Ministry
How to Get New Students Connected to Your Youth Group
Youth Ministry Budget: Best Practices for Planning & Stewarding Money
Epic Fails in Youth Ministry (PART 2): Injuries, Embarrassing Moments and Bloopers
The Three C's of Leadership - Qualities to Seek in Your Team
Training Your Volunteers Part 2 of 2: 4 Week Training Overview
Training Your Volunteers Part 1 of 2: Onboarding & Acclimation to Your Team
How to Use Personal Social Media Accounts Responsibly in Youth Ministry
How Can Youth Pastors Reach Gen Z?
Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Youth Ministry Team - 10 Fun Gift Ideas
Epic Fails in Youth Ministry: Injuries, Embarrassing Moments and Bloopers
Increasing Your Value, Worth & Influence: Heart, Hunger, Hustle
Best Practices to Handle an Upset Parent
Raising Up Leaders in Student Ministry - How to Duplicate Yourself!!!
Christmas Event and Party Ideas for Youth Groups
7 Fun Socially Distanced Games to Play for Small Youth Groups
From Church Ministry to Campus Ministry: Trusting & Obeying God's Call - Interview w/Chace Steeves
Taking Volunteer Training to the Next Level - Interview w/ Josh Griffin - DYM
Increase Your Influence in Leadership with Emotional Intelligence - Interview w/ Elise Boggs Morales
Being Shepherd Minded - How Do We Identify and Handle the Wolves in our Flock?
Youth Ministry Room Set Up, Design and Decorating Ideas
The Online Church Experience - Interview with Pastor Jeff Whye / Sandals Church
Socially Distanced Water Games - 8 Fun & Simple Youth Group Games
How do you help your youth group fall in LOVE with Jesus?
Best Books for Youth Pastors - 9 Must Read Books!!!
Keys to Longevity in Youth Ministry
Leading a Ministry with Your Spouse - Interview w/Pastors Spencer & Taylor Osborn
Creating a Safe Ministry - 3 Areas to Focus On
7 Fun and Easy Socially Distanced Games to Play
How to Recruit the Right Volunteers for Youth Ministry
Christian Worldview for Youth Ministry: How to Teach it and Why it Matters
Increasing Your Youth Ministry's Online Church Engagement
Building A Magnetic Church Community & Church Planting - Interview w/Pastor Jeff Moors
Online Youth Ministry Games and Activities - Keeping Youth Group Attendance UP!
5 Ways to Get The Best From Your Team
Building A Healthy Youth Ministry Culture - Interview w/Christopher Hilken
Are You Raising Up Your Female Leaders?
Growing a Youth Group from Ground Zero - Interview w/Pastor Gordy Nixon
Compassion Fatigue vs. Burnout - How to Avoid Both!!
5 Things Youth Pastors Need to STOP DOING! (Part 2)
5 Things Youth Pastors Need to STOP DOING!
Welcome to the Ministry Coach Podcast w/Kristen Lascola