Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources

Kristen Lascola from North Coast Church gives weekly insight and tips on how to build healthy leaders, teams and churches in Youth Ministry. With over 17 years in Student Ministry, Kristen shares her knowledge and experiences and frequently features guests from various ministries, churches and leadership roles so that you can use proven strategies to increase your impact from your leadership role. This podcast will help you grow your leadership skills, enhance your ministry, build a volunteer staff, grow your influence and create a healthy work environment so that you can help take the ministry God has you in to the next level. Hit subscribe and get ready to advance your leadership!

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July 25, 2024 28 mins

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Ever wondered how to run a youth ministry program that’s both smooth and impactful? In this episode, we will be going over the 4 things I started doing before youth group that changed my entire student ministry!  We will guide you through the essential practices of having a well-defined plan and the power of clear communication to get everyone on the same page.  Find out how these 4 simple strategies can make...

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What if building an irresistible student leadership team within your youth ministry was simpler than you thought? In this episode, we’re uncovering the secrets to creating a team that students are eager to join. By placing peers in prominent leadership roles, we’ll show you how to inspire others and generate a contagious enthusiasm that spreads throughout your youth group.  Imagine your student leadership tea...

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**FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR 20 YOUTH GROUP WATER GAMES - EMAIL US AT MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com - and put in the subject or description "WATER GAMES" and we will send it over to you!**  In this episode, we discuss some super fun summer games for your youth ministry!  SHOPPING LIST BELOW...

***If you are looking to GROW your youth ministry, check out the Youth Ministry Growth Acc...

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What if you could captivate your youth group with high energy and enthusiasm every time you take the stage? This episode is packed with practical advice on how to elevate your emceeing skills, featuring five essential tips that will keep your youth ministry students engaged and excited.

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200th Episode Giveaway!!  (Details below!) Being busy isn't bad....working hard isn't bad...but burning out is bad.  Are you curious about how to balance hard work and avoid burnout during some of the busiest seasons of ministry? In this episode we unpack the critical distinction between working diligently and experiencing burnout. Learn how to recognize the signs of true burnout versus the natural ...

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Have you been considering splitting your middle school & high school students into two separate youth ministries but aren't sure how to do it?  In this episode, we give practical tips on how you can make it happen!  This episode is packed with tips to help foster a healthy, growing youth ministry that can support the addition of new staff in the future.

Managing student ministries within the...

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Are you looking for a simple and effective check in system for your youth ministry?In this episode, we are talking about practical strategies for creating an easy and simple check-in station.  We will be discussing various check-in systems from high-tech to low-tech, and emphasize the critical role of tracking attendance to maintain engagement and ensure no student slips through the cracks.  Should you use na...

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Are you a youth worker with an upcoming maternity or paternity leave?  In this video, we discuss some simple ways to make leaving on maternity/paternity a seamless process in a simple way for not only you but for whoever is taking over for you while you are out.   

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Ever wondered how to build a youth ministry dream team that stays motivated and engaged?  In this episode, we are covering 5 tips to creating an environment that not only attracts top-tier volunteers but keeps them invested for a long time. We explore the crucial elements of maintaining an organized, respectful, and well-communicated atmosphere that naturally fosters a culture of pride and dedication to the y...

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Youth ministry shouldn't be about stagnation.  As youth pastors, we must constantly be improving ourselves as well as our ministries to disciple students.  In this episode, we will equip you with the tools you need to break free from the status quo.  We'll uncover the art of creating margin in your schedule, ensuring you have the mental space to foster growth and creativity rather than just putting ...

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Do you have a youth group that has a tendency to be wild and a bit out of control?  Youth ministry can be a delicate dance of being able to ramp up the excitement, but also reign it in and channel it into a time of focus.  In this episode, we discuss the balance of student ministry where we can keep things fun but not let things get out of control.    These 4 tips will help your youth pastor leadership skills...

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**FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUMMER OLYMPIC YOUTH GROUP GAMES - EMAIL US AT MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com - and put in the subject or description "SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES" and we will send it over to you!** What better activity to do during the summer this year than a Youth Ministry Summer Olympics Event!  In this episode we will be going over how to plan, promote and perfect a Summer Olympic E...

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Do you ever find yourself questioning how to elevate your teaching to resonate with your student ministry? In this episode, we will guide you through a journey of self-improvement in youth ministry teaching.  We promise to leave you with actionable insights and new-found confidence if you follow these 3 youth pastor tips. As a youth pastor, the message you craft is a bridge between the biblical text and the h...

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Is your desire to create a healthy and authentic worship culture?  Today, we will be sharing 5 tips to help enhance your youth group's worship experience, not simply for the outward physical expression, but the inward spiritual connection. This episode will hopefully offer a jolt of encouragement for those times you might question the impact of your student ministry based on what you see—or don't se...

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Leadership in youth ministry isn't for the weak...it takes thick skin and a tender heart.  In this episode, we share the unvarnished truth about what it takes to guide the next generation as a youth pastor.  We'll equip you with four essential principles that'll transform your leadership approach so that you can better serve the students and leaders in your student ministry.

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Have you ever equated the success of your youth ministry with the number of seats filled? Or have you ever looked at a larger youth ministry and quietly judged them in your heart...possibly without even knowing the whole truth?  Join us as we take a look at leadership within small youth ministries, and reveal why chasing after a packed room might be a misguided goal. Despite what you might think, this episode...

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Youth pastors wear many hats within youth ministry and often times it causes them to get bogged down with so much of the weight to bear.  In this episode, we take a look at some specialized teams that can be a game changer for student ministry.  These teams can not only make your life easier, but your youth ministry so much better!

Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? C...

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Summer is coming, and with it, the usual youth ministry challenges—inconsistent attendance and scarce volunteers. However, we're here to tell you that keeping your youth group thriving through these warm months is not only possible but vital. In this episode, we have 5 things that youth pastors need to do this summer in their student ministry to be a lifeline for building momentum, deepening relationship...

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GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** Youth ministry can be broken down into 4 main phases, which one of them are you currently in?  Navigating the ebbs and flows of student ministry can often feel like an uphill battle, but the view from the top makes every step worth it.  From learning to building to fine-tuning and striving for exc...

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Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out
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