I was a youth pastor 15-17 years ago, pre marriage and pre kids. Finally got back into it last week, now married almost 14 years & 5 daughters deep, including 2 in the youth group. This channel would've been so dope back in the day, but glad I found it today because it's a godsend. Thank you!
@anthonyhernandez7073 - that's so cool that you now have both perspectives of pre-kids and now with kids! My goal with our content is to always provide the information I wish I had when I was starting out 😀
Just starting out in youth ministry and your channel has been nothing short of a blessing for me. Especially on helping me get more organized, I was all over the place 😂
This is really helpful...I've been tasked to arrange an internal retreat for the youths in my church....and it's like my first time....this is really helpful.. Thank you
Do you have a video that goes over what a year of events looks like? From lock-in to summer camp, to filler events throughout the year, all things that you usually have planned for the ministry's year.
Unfortunately, no...we have events inside our YMGA course & coaching program that detail some of the bigger events that we do throughout the year. We will be adding more to that this year as well.
Thank you so much!! I'm a call youth Leader a true depiction of God doesn't call the equipped He equips the called..So far so good I started our Church Group 6 years ago with 3 youth. I suffered a stroke 1 year in and had to take a year and half off could not walk or talk. GOD used this old Gal to refocus..Now I have 22 to 25 Youth... Things have gotten cray cray !! 🤪 I've gotten more control but seems a little boring at times yikes that's to me...lol So I've found you guys and I'm excited!!! I'm benge watching ..lol this is my 6th one ...Thank you!! Prayers for your Ministry.
Wow Georgia! This is such an incredible story of service, dedication, commitment and faithfulness....it's so awesome to hear that God is doing amazing things in your youth group!
@@MinistryCoach Thank you! I am a Full-Time college student and a Part-Time Youth Minister at a church in Illinois. I minister to both Junior High and High School students!
My youth group is in NYC and we do not have mid-weeo service because our children live in NYC area, suburbs and even NJ. Do you suggest implementing these tips during our Sunday service meet up? It's difficult to engage with them outside of Sunday services. Thank you and God bless you
My first job was funny. It was my 9th grade computer instructor I saw at a store working because I love computer and there was none at home. I volunteer to work for him and later I got a job and starting receiving pay.
Kids today will never know the joys of going to an arcade with a pocket full of quarters....although I feel like everything comes back in style eventually, maybe we will see a resurgence of arcades popping up!
Our middle school ministry meets on Tuesday nights and our high school ministry meets on Wednesday nights. Both meet for every weekend service, but each have their own room and pastor 👍
Housekeeping at 13 because my parents separated and we had to contribute to the house and school fees, greetings from Belize 🇧🇿 we're loving your videos
My First job at 12 years old - Scorekeeping Softball for the local girls league. I got paid $7/game! I would make like $56 per day on a weekend. it was amazing
Just starting for youth group buttttttt having problems connecting with them…. They really don’t wanna be active on a group chat to have a Youth Name or Logo or anything in general! So do I just cut off the Text Group Chat? And save it for Sundays only? I’m totally bummed out about it
@yvonneberko3674 - yes, you absolutely can...I wouldn't personally recommend those days just because students and families often have other things going on during those days, but if it works for your church/community, you can surely do it; however, I would recommend a mid-week day: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Yes, we use some of the other classrooms at our church for small groups so that they have privacy and less distraction. If you have the option, I feel it's better to separate them like that so they feel comfortable sharing. 👍
My first job was working a now extinct department store Wards. Do you have an response time for the kids after your message typically before small groups or do you move to small group and have prayer then?
I remember Wards!!! We do a prayer after the message, break into small groups and then they have some time to pray in small groups as well. Thank you for watching!!
First job was good ol’ Mickey D’s! I’m taking on my first position as a youth ministry pastor and have some (many) questions… is there any way to reach out to you personally?
That's an awesome first job!! 👏 Congrats on your new youth pastor position!!! You can always connect with us through email at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com, we try to get back to people as quickly as we can!
My youth group is in NYC and we do not have mid-weeo service because our children live in NYC area, suburbs and even NJ. Do you suggest implementing these tips during our Sunday service meet up? It's difficult to engage with them outside of Sunday services. Thank you and God bless you
I was a youth pastor 15-17 years ago, pre marriage and pre kids. Finally got back into it last week, now married almost 14 years & 5 daughters deep, including 2 in the youth group. This channel would've been so dope back in the day, but glad I found it today because it's a godsend. Thank you!
@anthonyhernandez7073 - that's so cool that you now have both perspectives of pre-kids and now with kids! My goal with our content is to always provide the information I wish I had when I was starting out 😀
Just starting out in youth ministry and your channel has been nothing short of a blessing for me. Especially on helping me get more organized, I was all over the place 😂
Thank you for sharing this, it's such an encouragement to hear these things!
This is really helpful...I've been tasked to arrange an internal retreat for the youths in my church....and it's like my first time....this is really helpful.. Thank you
You are welcome! Glad you liked it!
Do you have a video that goes over what a year of events looks like? From lock-in to summer camp, to filler events throughout the year, all things that you usually have planned for the ministry's year.
Unfortunately, no...we have events inside our YMGA course & coaching program that detail some of the bigger events that we do throughout the year. We will be adding more to that this year as well.
I know not the most important part of the video but Rhythm of the Night is be DeBarge
Haha yes, if you watch that part of the video, we put a graphic up with DeBarge...great song!
Thank you so much for creating this content!! Running over to the podcast now 💖💖
You are so welcome!! Thank you for watching!
First job was working as a custodian at a church. Good perspective have before going into youth ministry ;)
You went from cleaning up the messes to making the messes 😂....and probably having to clean them up again.
Thank you so much!! I'm a call youth Leader a true depiction of God doesn't call the equipped He equips the called..So far so good I started our Church Group 6 years ago with 3 youth. I suffered a stroke 1 year in and had to take a year and half off could not walk or talk. GOD used this old Gal to refocus..Now I have 22 to 25 Youth... Things have gotten cray cray !! 🤪 I've gotten more control but seems a little boring at times yikes that's to me...lol So I've found you guys and I'm excited!!! I'm benge watching ..lol this is my 6th one ...Thank you!! Prayers for your Ministry.
Wow Georgia! This is such an incredible story of service, dedication, commitment and faithfulness....it's so awesome to hear that God is doing amazing things in your youth group!
I am a new Youth Minister and now I am a new subscriber to this channel! 🙏🏼
Congratulations on becoming a Youth Minister! Thanks for subscribing! Where is your church located and what age group do you minister to?
@@MinistryCoach Thank you! I am a Full-Time college student and a Part-Time Youth Minister at a church in Illinois.
I minister to both Junior High and High School students!
TACO BELL!! LOL GREAT INSIGHT
@jazzycoach1 - Thank you!!
This channel has been extremely helpful!
Thank you for your support, Dave!
Huzzah! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching Myisha!
Stories like Jeff's first job, is the reason why i get everything in writing now :-D
Yeah, definitely a good idea😂😬
Great Channel. Thanks Guys
Thanks for watching! We appreciate you!
thanks for the learning it help me to handle youth...
No problem! Thank you for watching, Emilio!
My youth group is in NYC and we do not have mid-weeo service because our children live in NYC area, suburbs and even NJ. Do you suggest implementing these tips during our Sunday service meet up? It's difficult to engage with them outside of Sunday services. Thank you and God bless you
My first job was funny. It was my 9th grade computer instructor I saw at a store working because I love computer and there was none at home. I volunteer to work for him and later I got a job and starting receiving pay.
He lucked out by having someone so dedicated that they were willing to work for free!
First job was at 15 years old at Chick-Fil-A :)
So you are saying you got Sundays off 😂 9/10 times that I think about going to Chick-Fil-A, it's on Sunday 😩
Where do you guys get the money for the impossible shot to give away?
@eaatlife - it comes from our "Snack Shack"
My first job was working at an arcade! I miss the arcade days!
Kids today will never know the joys of going to an arcade with a pocket full of quarters....although I feel like everything comes back in style eventually, maybe we will see a resurgence of arcades popping up!
First job was at a local K-Mart... Only lasted like a month before I quit lol
That's impressive that you lasted a month LOL (also, RIP K-Mart😬)
You have said to never combine middle and high school. When does your middle school group meet and when does your high school group meet?
Our middle school ministry meets on Tuesday nights and our high school ministry meets on Wednesday nights. Both meet for every weekend service, but each have their own room and pastor 👍
Do you have a template you could share? 😀
Hey Emily! Yes, I can email you a rough outline of our mid-week program. Email us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com
Housekeeping at 13 because my parents separated and we had to contribute to the house and school fees, greetings from Belize 🇧🇿 we're loving your videos
Hi Nathalie! That's so young to start, but understandable for your situation 😢 - thank you for your support of our channel! Blessings!
My first job was at a bowling alley but my second job was at auntie Anne’s which is basically wetzels 😂 I loved pretzel twirling!!!
Pretzel twirling is a fine art 😂- what did you do at the bowling alley?
My First job at 12 years old - Scorekeeping Softball for the local girls league. I got paid $7/game! I would make like $56 per day on a weekend. it was amazing
Love it! I probably would have spent that $56 at the snack bar 😜
@@MinistryCoach free snacks and water!! I saved up and bought a camera after my senior year.
Just starting for youth group buttttttt having problems connecting with them…. They really don’t wanna be active on a group chat to have a Youth Name or Logo or anything in general! So do I just cut off the Text Group Chat? And save it for Sundays only? I’m totally bummed out about it
Can you do youth group on Friday or Saturday?
@yvonneberko3674 - yes, you absolutely can...I wouldn't personally recommend those days just because students and families often have other things going on during those days, but if it works for your church/community, you can surely do it; however, I would recommend a mid-week day: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Do you guys use other rooms for your small groups?
Yes, we use some of the other classrooms at our church for small groups so that they have privacy and less distraction. If you have the option, I feel it's better to separate them like that so they feel comfortable sharing. 👍
My first job was working a now extinct department store Wards. Do you have an response time for the kids after your message typically before small groups or do you move to small group and have prayer then?
I remember Wards!!! We do a prayer after the message, break into small groups and then they have some time to pray in small groups as well. Thank you for watching!!
My first job was at Jack In The Box, I was 17 🍔
Jeff worked for Jack in the Box one summer as a "mystery shopper!" 😂
First job was good ol’ Mickey D’s! I’m taking on my first position as a youth ministry pastor and have some (many) questions… is there any way to reach out to you personally?
That's an awesome first job!! 👏 Congrats on your new youth pastor position!!! You can always connect with us through email at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com, we try to get back to people as quickly as we can!
The kids we have don’t have any money they are poor so we wouldn’t sell anything it would be free
Understandable, have you guys ever done any fundraisers to add more to your budget?
My youth group is in NYC and we do not have mid-weeo service because our children live in NYC area, suburbs and even NJ. Do you suggest implementing these tips during our Sunday service meet up? It's difficult to engage with them outside of Sunday services. Thank you and God bless you