Stacking Chairs #81 - Should We Split Youth Group? (Brent Finchum)

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In this episode of Stacking Chairs, we sit down with Brent Finchum to unpack the pros and cons of different youth group structures. We discuss factors like spiritual maturity, group dynamics, leadership capacity, and church culture that all play a role in deciding what’s best for your ministry.

Key Talking Points:
✅ The benefits and drawbacks of splitting middle school and high school
✅ How group structure affects discipleship and spiritual growth
✅ What to consider before making a change
✅ Practical ways to help students transition between age groups
✅ How to engage older students in mentoring younger ones

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Welcome to Stacking Chairs: A Multiply Youth Ministry Podcast. We're here to equip and inspire youth leaders—whether you're running a youth group, a camp, or any ministry that reaches students for Christ. With practical insights and real-life stories, we celebrate those who get there early, stay late, and literally stack the chairs. Join us as we challenge and encourage one another to lead well and impact the next generation. Keep stacking those chairs!

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