We're taking a break from looking at evangelism throughout church history for Joel and Tim to have chat to Andy Stevenson, Head of Ministry Support Team at Youthworks. With Andy's vast experience in youth ministry, that's what we focus on. We hear about why how the youth ministry thinkers shaped how Andy does ministry, why he feels it's currently a lot harder to evangelise, but also why what is offered in Jesus is appealing to young people.
08:26 Cultural Artefact - Andy's youth ministry story of late night rock climbing
13:08 The state of evangelism in youth ministry
28:34 Listening to young people
34:10 Andy's ministry and the impact of the youth ministry thinkers
49:51 Principles of youth ministry
55:06 Youth ministry has become harder
1:04:48 There are cultural issues, but no need to be fearful
1:15:32 Looking to the future
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DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE
Research on evangelism by Barna:
Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong
Sharing Faith Is Increasingly Optional to Christians
Is Evangelism Going Out of Style?
The Stats behind “Re-thinking Evangelism”
Episode with Dave Lovell from Christian Surfers
Youthworks
The Effective Ministry Podcast
CONTACT US
Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.au
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Website: shockabsorber.com.au
