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Stacking Hands008 - Doing Ministry with Others - Stacking HandsAt Mission NextGen, our focus is to train, equip, and encourage the ones who are leading the next generation of students to Jesus. Whether you a youth pastor, pastor, teacher, coach, or a mentor that works with students, we want to stack hands with you. This podcast is one of the tools we use to empower leaders like you. through resources, ideas, or by connecting you to other ministries, we believe we will reach this generation better if we stack hands together. Welcome to Stacking Hands!Episode 008Steve stacks hands with Derry...
2026-01-1551 min
Student Ministry Connection174: Highlights from 2025 GuestsThe last 12 months of this podcast have been so great, especially all of our guests, so on this year-end episode of Student Ministry Connection, we’re highlighting each of our 12 guests from 2025: Derry Prenkert, Ashley Bohinc, Mike McGarry, Dan Lynch, Dr. Ken Castor, Mike Hicks, Krista McBroom, Travis Deans, Rick Eubanks, Ian Chrisler, Orlando Hale, and Jonny Radcliff.
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2025-12-2429 min
Hybrid MinistryHow I Avoid Burnout with Derry PrenkertIn this Episode Derry Breaks down 3 principles to avoiding burnout.
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2025-04-0344 min
Next Gen Ministry Coaching PodcastKeys to Longevity in Youth Ministry with Derry Prenkert👥JOIN THE FREE YOUTH PASTOR COMMUNITY HERE https://www.skool.com/next-gen-ministry-community-7899/about 📲 SET UP A FREE MINISTRY EVALUATION CALL WITH ME TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY WHERE YOU NEED TO FOCUS ON YOUR MINISTRY: https://calendly.com/manring-ryan/1hrHAVE A QUESTION OR WANT TO CONNECT? DM ME (RYAN) ON ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenministrycoaching/ In this incredible episode with Derry Prenkert (Youth ministry LEGEND and multi-decade youth pastor) we get into all things longevity in ministry. Derry helps lead youth ministry cohorts through Standing Stone Ministry, and helps youth pastors stay enc...
2025-02-1850 minStudent Ministry Connection151: Unlocking Ministry Potential with Derry Prenkert What if you could unlock a deeper understanding of how you work best in ministry? What if a simple tool could help you and your team thrive instead of just survive? In this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks with veteran youth pastor and ministry coach Derry Prenkert about the power of ministry coaching, the Working Genius assessment, and how these tools can help you lead with greater clarity and confidence.
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2025-02-0547 min
Youth Ministry Members Only (DYM)February 2024 Members Only PodcastGAME: Off the Cuff: True LoveAuthor: Matthew McNuttIn this video-based game, contestants are given a random topic about love - like breaking up on Valentine's Day, the perfect date, or whether they would prefer to eat a Sloppy Joe or Saucy Wings on a first date - to try and speak about for sixty seconds without repeating or pausing themselves. If they do pause, their opponent can steal the mic and continue the speech. It can go back and forth several times, and whoever is left holding the mic when the timer...
2024-02-0113 min
Youth Ministry Sherpas: Coast To CoastEpisode 10: Live from the West Coast!The Youth Ministry Sherpas met for the very first time ever at Mariner’s Church in sunny SoCal at the Download Youth Ministry Conference. Not only did we have fun together, we also spent some time with some of the most amazing youth workers on the planet. Five of them – with a combined 140 years experience – are featured in this episode. When did they want to quit, and what got them through? The answers are honest and encouraging.We also discovered that Shannon has been to Dick Van Dyke’s house (it figures), Brock makes 72 cents when he sells a book...
2023-11-2137 min
Student Ministry ConversationsThe Danger of Loneliness with Derry Prenkert | SMC Podcast | Episode 126Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Derry Prenkert and talks about the almost unavoidable situation of loneliness that can appear during times of ministry and how to go about dealing with and avoiding it.
Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?
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2023-10-191h 02
My Third Decade in Youth MinistryEpisode 58: We Back Baby!EPISODE 58 – We Back Baby! (Release Friday, January 27, 2023) It’s only been 1013 days, but we are back and relaunching! I reintroduce what this all was, where I’ve been in the silence, and where things are heading. My Third Decade: a podcast for youth ministers. Check out Coleader and get 4 weeks of programming completely free!https://share.coleader.co/GCitcP/join Starting, stuck, or struggling in ministry and looking for someone to talk?Email derry.prenkert@standingstoneministry.org Find all the links online: http://linktr.ee/mythirddecade
2023-01-2721 min
Hybrid MinistryKerry Ray on doing ministry like Jesus did, and how technology has changed the way we ministry and communicate to teenagers in Gen Z and Gen Alpha and beyondSUMMARY
In this episode Nick sits down with his friend, and YM360 General Editor and Content Director, Kerry Ray. Kerry is a veteran with over 3 decades of experience in church ministry, all in student ministry. Kerry and Nick talk about the ways in which technology has changed and shaped the ways of doing ministry. And Kerry also talks about the importance of going to a teenager's "turf" or showing up in their life, relationally.
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2022-11-2434 min
Hybrid MinistryDerry Prenkert on how the invention of the iPhone has radically changed how Pastors and ministry leaders accomplish the missionSUMMARY
In this episode, Nick sits down with his friend, Derry Prenkert, a 20+ year youth ministry veteran. Derry shares about the monumental shift of the invention of the smart phone. How things were before, and how things have shifted, but most importantly, how we utilize this technology for our benefit and gain to reach more students for the mission of Jesus.
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2022-11-0343 min
The Morning After Ministry Show178: Hebrew StinksLast week we had to be dads. Sick kids mean plans are about to change sometimes. But we are diving into the family triple date day we spent at Disney with Derry Prenkert and his family. We talked about some fun elders meetings, and how the languages really are the worst part of seminary. We talked about why people stay in or opt out of serving in student ministry, and our churches’ different prayer initiates.Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&la...
2022-02-0150 minThe Morning After Ministry Show178: Hebrew StinksLast week we had to be dads. Sick kids mean plans are about to change sometimes. But we are diving into the family triple date day we spent at Disney with Derry Prenkert and his family. We talked about some fun elders meetings, and how the languages really are the worst part of seminary. We talked about why people stay in or opt out of serving in student ministry, and our churches’ different prayer initiates.Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&la...
2022-02-0150 min
At Home The PodcastEpisode #6: A Conversation About Technology with Derry PrenkertOn this episode of At Home with WakyMC, we talk with Derry Prenkert about the call before us as followers of Jesus when it comes to our engagement with technology. Derry’s redemptive and practically minded vision sharing is a must-listen for any of us trying to be discerning in a digital age!
2021-10-2046 minAt Home The PodcastEpisode #6: A Conversation About Technology with Derry PrenkertOn this episode of At Home with WakyMC, we talk with Derry Prenkert about the call before us as followers of Jesus when it comes to our engagement with technology. Derry’s redemptive and practically minded vision sharing is a must-listen for any of us trying to be discerning in a digital age!
2021-10-2046 minAt Home The PodcastSunday Session #6: Being Wise With Technology – Derry PrenkertOn this Sunday Session, youth ministry veteran, speaker, and coach Derry Prenkert lays out a helpful framework for followers of Jesus when navigating the use of technology within our homes. Derry invites listeners to consider a redemptive, discipleship-centered approach that neither embraces or rejects all aspects of technology, but instead integrates biblical wisdom into our … Continue reading Sunday Session #6: Being Wise With Technology – Derry Prenkert →
2021-10-191h 02At Home The PodcastSunday Session #6: Being Wise With Technology – Derry PrenkertOn this Sunday Session, youth ministry veteran, speaker, and coach Derry Prenkert lays out a helpful framework for followers of Jesus when navigating the use of technology within our homes. Derry invites listeners to consider a redemptive, discipleship-centered approach that neither embraces or rejects all aspects of technology, but instead integrates biblical wisdom into our decisions.
2021-10-191h 02
Just a FADFaith & Fatherhood -- Derry Prenkert on "Parenting Teens"Derry Prenkert, a Youth Pastor and adoptive Dad, joins Greg and Blaine to talk about the challenges that come with parenting kids through the middle and high school years. Derry tackles some of the myths that Dads fall prey to in these seasons and gives some very practical advice on how to engage your teens in growing their own personal faith.
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2021-05-2758 min
The Morning After Ministry Show135: Dylan, this is 135. No. It's 11:10Is there anything worse than realizing that you looked ridiculous hours after you delivered a sermon? Andrew suffered from an unfortunate case of moobs on Sunday and Dylan didn’t even tell him. We talked through Dylan’s seminary application process, and played the newest Christmas game in the DYM store: “Hot Takes for Christmas” by our good buddy Derry Prenkert.Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=defaultBe sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.face...
2020-12-0746 minThe Morning After Ministry Show135: Dylan, this is 135. No. It's 11:10Is there anything worse than realizing that you looked ridiculous hours after you delivered a sermon? Andrew suffered from an unfortunate case of moobs on Sunday and Dylan didn’t even tell him. We talked through Dylan’s seminary application process, and played the newest Christmas game in the DYM store: “Hot Takes for Christmas” by our good buddy Derry Prenkert.Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=defaultBe sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.face...
2020-12-0746 min
The Morning After Ministry Show129: We Don't Even Have Notes, Let Alone A Show TitleOur love for the Rays continued this morning, as we cele-brated the trip to the World Series. We talked a lot about a ministry week that involves staying up until 1am every night. We dove into the weird attendance patterns church-es are seeing across the country, the trip we took to Dis-ney with Derry Prenkert last week, and the memorial ser-vices Tim has coming up this week.Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=defaultBe sure to like The...
2020-10-1946 minThe Morning After Ministry Show129: We Don't Even Have Notes, Let Alone A Show TitleOur love for the Rays continued this morning, as we cele-brated the trip to the World Series. We talked a lot about a ministry week that involves staying up until 1am every night. We dove into the weird attendance patterns church-es are seeing across the country, the trip we took to Dis-ney with Derry Prenkert last week, and the memorial ser-vices Tim has coming up this week.Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=defaultBe sure to like The...
2020-10-1946 min
Middle School Ministry PodcastWhat We Did This Week 5.17.20It’s everything we did this week to interact with Middle School students online!Wednesday Online Youth Group:Bread HeadLast week we made a joke about having bread in the shape of our heads. Then we made it into a challenge! Boy did our students deliver! It was awesome! And really funny too! Maybe ask your students to bake likenesses of your pastors this week!Who’s That Leader?We played this game but with a twist! We shot silly string at one of the three of the pastors on camera who...
2020-05-1803 minMiddle School Ministry PodcastWhat We Did This Week 5.6.20Ms online 05.03.20It’s everything we did this week to interact with Middle School students online!Wednesday Online Youth Group:Dance CompetitionSo last week we let the Freshman dictate the challenge to the student ministry. They said we should have a dance competition. It was a hit and lots of small groups completed virtually! I Love My PhoneWe stole this from Derry Prenkert and his church’s student ministry. It was a total blast and the students really loved interacting with it over the YouTube comments. Also, we chea...
2020-05-0418 min
Middle School Ministry PodcastLove is in the Air. It's Sex Talk Time.Who in their right mind would talk to middle school students about sex?Well, people who are in their right mind of course!Someone is talking to your middle school students about sex. It might be the parents, but it might also be social media, Netflix, their buddies, Tik Tok and porn.This week Ronald and Michelle talk about what doing a sex series with middle school students looks like and how they approach it. Be brave!How do you communicate to parents that you're going to talk about sex?What tools can you put...
2020-02-1119 min
The Morning After Ministry Show95: Who You Gonna Call?This MLK Day we dove into the highs and lows of a ministry life, and how to keep them in per-spective. We spent quite a bit of time discussing how Tim bailed on a scheduled Disney day with Andrew and Derry Prenkert. We talked leader training, and who you call when you need a last minute fill in preacher. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin.
2020-01-2036 minThe Morning After Ministry Show95: Who You Gonna Call?This MLK Day we dove into the highs and lows of a ministry life, and how to keep them in per-spective. We spent quite a bit of time discussing how Tim bailed on a scheduled Disney day with Andrew and Derry Prenkert. We talked leader training, and who you call when you need a last minute fill in preacher. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin.
2020-01-2036 min
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 86: "Self Promotion in Youth Ministry" with Mark Matlock and Derry PrenkertSince the advent of YouTube, I’ve met several teenagers who are engaging in self-promotion in order to develop their celebrity-presence and build a growing following. In recent months, there’s been growing conversation about the potential pitfalls related to pastors and youth workers who self-promote and pursue celebrity status. What is self-promotion and is it something that a Christian leader should pursue? Does self-promotion derail us from the pursuit of practices that are good, true, right, and honorable? And how does pride play into our tendency to seek the stage and spotlight in order to build a following? We’l...
2019-07-121h 13My Third Decade in Youth Ministry40: Youth Ministry TurnoverTwo Thoughts. One Question. On Prayer.I take some time to reflect on the amount of situations and stories surrounding youth ministers leaving their church or losing their job over the past few months. What is happening? Is the youth ministry sky falling? How should we respond?Mentioned in the show:My conversation with Justin Knowles about partnering with Children’s Minsitry on the Youth Ministry Hacks Podcast:On iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/54-hacks-on-aligning-childrens-student-ministry-in/id1229403372?i=1000439434425 On the Web: https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/54-hacks-on-aligning-childrens-student-ministry-in-your-church-w-derry-prenkert/Sponsors:DYM University. If yo...
2019-05-3029 min
Youth Ministry Hacks54: Hacks On Aligning Children’s & Student Ministry In Your Church w/Derry PrenkertIn this episode, Justin sits down with Derry Prenkert (from the My Third Decade Podcast on the DYM Podcast Network) to talk through hacks on how to create better alignment between the children’s ministry and student ministry so you can work better together and have an aligned vision from birth to high school. Morning After Ministry ShowAndy Stanley VideoDerry on InstagramSponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Download Youth Ministry Universityhttps://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2Emory University – Candler School of TheologyCandler.emory.edu/yout...
2019-05-2748 minYouth Ministry Hacks54: Hacks On Aligning Children’s & Student Ministry In Your Church w/Derry PrenkertIn this episode, Justin sits down with Derry Prenkert (from the My Third Decade Podcast on the DYM Podcast Network) to talk through hacks on how to create better alignment between the children’s ministry and student ministry so you can work better together and have an aligned vision from birth to high school. Morning After Ministry ShowAndy Stanley VideoDerry on InstagramSponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Download Youth Ministry Universityhttps://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2Emory University – Candler School of TheologyCandler.emory.edu/yout...
2019-05-2748 min
15 Minutes W/ Frank97: Pre Avengers: End Game MCU Re-Watch w/4 Youth PastorsIn this episode Frank sits down with Derry Prenkert of My Third Decade and friends of the show Kyle Creel and David Reed to talk about our recent Marvel Cinematic Universe re-watch to the lead up to Avengers: End Game. We talk favorite movies, least favorite movies, illustrations for youth ministry, and much more. Enjoy this special crossover episode with My Third Decade.ASK ME ANYTHINGBe apart of Episode 100 and get free stuff! - http://bit.ly/15wFrank100 **Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes!**FREE 30 Day Trial of The DYM...
2019-04-241h 35My Third Decade in Youth Ministry38: Pre Avengers: End Game MCU Re-Watch w/4 Youth PastorsLongest episode yet, and it’s talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I made a commitment for 2019 to re-watch every MCU movie, then realized I might as well do this leading into Avengers: End Game. I wasn’t alone, so 3 other youth pastors join me to talk through their Marvel re-watch experience. We spoil a lot of the previous 21 movies as we share, and in the final 30 minutes we play out a lot of speculation. Sit back and enjoy.MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:-Watch the MCU in chronological order according to the MCU timeline: http...
2019-04-241h 33
DYM PodcastTim Tebow's Run the Race Movie Special: Interview w/Robby TebowRun the Race is in theaters February 22nd, 2019! A great inspirational film for your youth group or family with great themes to discuss together. Enjoy this special show with executive producer Robby Tebow! Derry Prenkert, host of the My Third Decade podcast here on the DYM Podcast Network, speaks with him in this exclusive interview just 10 days before release. If you don't subscribe to My Third Decade, please make sure you find his show here:Run the Race Official Sitehttp://runtheracemovie.com DYM's Youth Event Guide for Run the Racehttps://www.downloadyouthministry...
2019-02-1417 minMy Third Decade in Youth MinistryTim Tebow's Run the Race Movie Special: Interview w/Robby TebowRun the Race is in theaters February 22nd, 2019! A great inspirational film for your youth group or family with great themes to discuss together. Enjoy this special show with executive producer Robby Tebow! Derry Prenkert, host of the My Third Decade podcast here on the DYM Podcast Network, speaks with him in this exclusive interview just 10 days before release. If you don't subscribe to My Third Decade, please make sure you find his show here:Run the Race Official Sitehttp://runtheracemovie.com DYM's Youth Event Guide for Run the Racehttps://www.downloadyouthministry...
2019-02-1417 min
The Morning After Ministry ShowEpisode 47: The Christmas SpectacularIt was a busy week in ministry, as the weeks leading to Christmas often are. We were both preaching yesterday, and Andrew had a funeral and covered youth group as well. We talked church Christmas plans, and the excitement of some off time next week.Last week we were talking about how this would be the last show of 2018, and we wanted to do something fun. We reached out to our frineds in the DYM podcast network, and boy did they deliver. We ebded up with a favorite things bundle of ten resources that they gave us to...
2018-12-1829 minThe Morning After Ministry ShowEpisode 47: The Christmas SpectacularIt was a busy week in ministry, as the weeks leading to Christmas often are. We were both preaching yesterday, and Andrew had a funeral and covered youth group as well. We talked church Christmas plans, and the excitement of some off time next week.Last week we were talking about how this would be the last show of 2018, and we wanted to do something fun. We reached out to our frineds in the DYM podcast network, and boy did they deliver. We ebded up with a favorite things bundle of ten resources that they gave us to...
2018-12-1829 min
Youth Ministry Sherpas: Coast To CoastYMS Episode 37 -- My Third Decade Meets Youth Ministry SherpasBatman meets SupermanBrady meets ManningDickens meets TwainJames meets JordanStallone meets SchwarzeneggerLincoln meets Washington...Or 88-year-old Clint Eastwood meets 96-year-old Betty White?It's the first-ever crossover podcast with our friend Derry Prenkert of My Third Decade!Derry is a veteran youth worker from Indiana and host of the My Third Decade podcast, another great youth ministry podcast dedicated to longevity. He has been at his church for 22 years, having started as an intern and now serving in a fresh role as Next Gen Pastor. He started My Third Decade about the same time we started Youth Ministry Sherpas...
2018-12-1159 minMy Third Decade in Youth Ministry24: 5 Youth Pastors, 400lbsIn this episode, we talk physical health. Bobby Cooley, Jeff Selph, Josh Mitchell, and Janelle Prenkert join me to discuss how they got healthy. Together, we have lost just under 400 collective pounds since beginning our journeys toward health.Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Mentioned on the show:My...
2018-10-251h 04My Third Decade in Youth MinistryEpisode 16: Meet My Ministry AssistantsLook, I get it. Most ministries do not have the luxury of hiring on administrative staff. However, we all need and have those behind the scenes/detail people who make our run smoother and look far better than it would if we were running it on our own.Janelle Prenkert (my wife) and Kristy Mikel (a former student and mentee of my wife who turned into her best friend) are the two primary Administrative Assistants I’ve had over my time in my role. We sit down together and talk about our stories, why they love what they do...
2018-08-0247 min
The Morning After Ministry ShowEpisode 24: Let's Get Campy...This One's Intense (in tents)Today we were joined by one of our favorite DYM authors and DYM Podcast Network hosts, our Friend Derry Prenkert. Derry hosts a show called “My Third Decade” where he talks about what he has learned in his 22 plus years at the same church. Today we were talking to Derry about camp. He is currently in his SIXTH camp of the summer.We talked the pros and cons of hosting and running your own camp vs bringing your students to a camp. Derry and his team have been running the same camp for 20 years. It started with 20 students and...
2018-07-1638 minThe Morning After Ministry ShowEpisode 24: Let's Get Campy...This One's Intense (in tents)Today we were joined by one of our favorite DYM authors and DYM Podcast Network hosts, our Friend Derry Prenkert. Derry hosts a show called “My Third Decade” where he talks about what he has learned in his 22 plus years at the same church. Today we were talking to Derry about camp. He is currently in his SIXTH camp of the summer.We talked the pros and cons of hosting and running your own camp vs bringing your students to a camp. Derry and his team have been running the same camp for 20 years. It started with 20 students and...
2018-07-1638 min
The Morning After Ministry ShowEpisode 23: When Students Grow UpTim was out being a youth pastor this morning, taking his kids to camp. He’ll be back next week, and we’ll have Derry Prenkert with us to talk all things camp. You won’t want to miss it! Today we had Riley Lester in the hot seat. We talked about his weird path to full time employment, impending changes, and social evolution. It was a great show.Riley is the high schooll pastor, and only student ministry staffer, at Cross Pointe Church, a large multi site church in Georgia. He’s been there a year. It is also...
2018-07-1036 minThe Morning After Ministry ShowEpisode 23: When Students Grow UpTim was out being a youth pastor this morning, taking his kids to camp. He’ll be back next week, and we’ll have Derry Prenkert with us to talk all things camp. You won’t want to miss it! Today we had Riley Lester in the hot seat. We talked about his weird path to full time employment, impending changes, and social evolution. It was a great show.Riley is the high schooll pastor, and only student ministry staffer, at Cross Pointe Church, a large multi site church in Georgia. He’s been there a year. It is also...
2018-07-1036 minMy Third Decade in Youth MinistryEpisode 8: Meet My MentorSpecial thanks to this episodes sponsor XP3 Curriculum from Orange: http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/ and, as always, Give Central: http://givecentral.org When it came to introducing you to my friends, it only made sense to start with my wife Janelle Prenkert. It also only made sense to have the second guest by my mentor Terry Bley. Terry is the one who brought me on staff at my church and willingly moved to the side to allow me to grow in leadership. He currently serves as the Life Development Pastor at Nappanee Missionary Church where is...
2018-04-2646 minMy Third Decade in Youth MinistryEpisode 7: Meet My WifeSpecial thanks to this episodes sponsor XP3 Curriculum from Orange: It’s time for Phase 2 in the My Third Decade Universe. Phase 1 has been MY STORY… solo shows all centering around my journey of 20+ years in Student Ministry at the same church and lessons learned along the way. In Phase 2 you are going to meet MY PEOPLE… these episodes will be interviews with a variety of folks who have played into this journey of longevity. I can’t wait for you to meet them!It only made sense to start with the most consistent AND important individu...
2018-04-1246 minMy Third Decade in Youth MinistryEpisode 00: IntroductionsWelcome to... my podcast.In this episode you will get to know me, Derry Prenkert, and hear what the point of this podcast really is.Check out Nappanee, Indiana:The promo piece put out by the city: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOtM2D5R_e0 A video made by our HSM students for an Outreach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ASJk9NdZ0 Check out Nappanee Missionary Church:The church website: http://www.nmc.churchA message from Pastor Dave Engbrecht conveying the church vision and mission: https...
2018-01-1121 min
Student Ministry Connection023: Connecting New Students with Derry PrenkertIn episode 23 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Derry Prenkert, the student ministries pastor at Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana, where he has served for over 21 years. Derry has learned a lot over the years, especially in connecting with new students. His humble heart is one we can all learn from, and we know you will enjoy this conversation!
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2017-12-0638 min
Youth Ministry HacksEpisode 10.5 (Mini-sode): Hacks On Longevity In Ministry with Derry PrenkertIn this episode Justin sits down and chats with Derry Prenkert. With 20+ years serving at the same church, Derry has been able to craft a plethora of experiences and resources that help students and parents in their spiritual journey. It is because of this we wanted to hear some of the hacks he has learned thoughout the years to be in one place for so long. I don't know about you, but this is a personal goal of mine and we know youth workers do not have the best reputation for staying put. We hope this conversation can give y...
2017-10-1526 minYouth Ministry HacksEpisode 10.5 (Mini-sode): Hacks On Longevity In Ministry with Derry PrenkertIn this episode Justin sits down and chats with Derry Prenkert. With 20+ years serving at the same church, Derry has been able to craft a plethora of experiences and resources that help students and parents in their spiritual journey. It is because of this we wanted to hear some of the hacks he has learned thoughout the years to be in one place for so long. I don't know about you, but this is a personal goal of mine and we know youth workers do not have the best reputation for staying put. We hope this conversation can give y...
2017-10-1526 min