Description

Phil Ball wrote the #1 blog post for NNYM in 2023, so we invited him onto the podcast!

Youth workers are always looking for ways to renovate and remodel the ministry to be more culturally relevant. Are you looking to find resources for your next remodel? If so, you want to hear this conversation!

Takeaways

• Youth ministry should prioritize discipleship and genuine relationships with students.
• Creating an engaging and dialogue-based environment is essential for effective youth ministry.
• Listening to the needs and questions of young people is crucial for meeting them where they are.
• Youth pastors should play the long game and focus on the unique offerings of youth ministry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Introducing Phil Ball

03:20 Playing 'Are You Taller Than a Philip Baller?'

10:03 Remodeling Youth Ministry

16:02 Discipleship and Youth Ministry

19:53 Engaging Students in Dialogue

21:48 The Downsides of Relational Youth Ministry

22:18 Reconsidering Youth Ministry

23:46 Playing the Long Game

24:14 Conclusion

Links mentioned in this podcast:

https://www.tenx10.org/youth-leader-tools

Network Conversations with Jordan Francis

https://youtu.be/FWZbkML5twA

https://www.reframeyouth.com/

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For more information on the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) or to connect with a network close to you, visit www.nnym.org.