In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris Trent and Jennifer Fletcher discuss the importance of authenticity in youth ministry with guest Ryan Appling. They explore how being yourself can be a superpower in connecting with teenagers, emphasizing that different personalities can have a significant impact. The conversation highlights the need for youth leaders to build genuine relationships with students, focusing on care over coolness.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Youth Ministry Podcast
03:37 Meet Ryan Appling: A Youth Leader's Journey
06:41 The Importance of Being Yourself in Youth Ministry
15:42 Building Relationships: Caring Over Coolness
15:52 Building Relationships Beyond Scheduled Programming
18:53 The Importance of Authenticity in Youth Ministry
24:58 Serving from a Place of Overflow
30:06 Embracing Your Unique Strengths in Ministry
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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