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January 13, 2025 18 mins

In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast, Chris and Wendy Trent discuss the vital role of volunteers in youth ministry, emphasizing the importance of showing up consistently. They explore practical tips for volunteers, including being punctual, covering for absent leaders, prioritizing connections with students, and engaging in activities beyond regular gatherings. The conversation highlights how these actions foster a supportive environment for teenagers and enhance their overall experience in youth ministry.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Youth Ministry Podcast

02:47 The Importance of Showing Up

05:57 Being On Time Matters

09:00 Covering Your Group When Absent

11:52 Connecting with Students Over Adults

14:58 Showing Up Beyond Weekly Gatherings



The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers | There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers is all about providing great content to help volunteers who work with teenagers. Each episode is short and to the point on topics about how to best impact teenagers with the gospel. Each episode will be hosted by several youth ministry vets that have been working with teenagers for over 30 years. If you love working with teenagers, you're going to love this podcast!


You can reach Chris & the team at studentministrynetwork.com


We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at YouthMinistryPodcast@GaBaptist.org to share show ideas or give us feedback.

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