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The Effective Ministry Podcast085 - Standing Firm and Standing Out With Beth Braga and Al JamesWelcome back!In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, we share a seminar recorded live at the Mothers Union Sydney Seminar at St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney and watched online by many others in regional Australia and accross the world. Al James speaks with Beth Braga about helping kids stand firm and stand out in their faith. They discuss key strategies for faith retention, including intergenerational discipleship, providing opportunities for young people to serve, and integrating faith into everyday life. The conversation highlights the importance of fostering a robust, coherent, and livable faith that works in...2025-04-3046 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast084 - Burnout in Youth and Kids Ministry with David KrebsWelcome back!In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James talks with David Krebs, Sydney Metro Worker at Scripture Union NSW, about burnout in youth and children’s ministry. Drawing from David’s research and ministry experience, they explore what burnout is, how it shows up in ministry life, and what can help prevent it. The conversation touches on collaborative efficacy—trusting that God enables us to meet the demands of ministry—as well as the value of recognising limits, paying attention to warning signs, and shaping ministry roles in ways that support long-term faithful...2025-04-1551 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast083 - Going The Distance In Youth and Kids Ministry with Andy Stevenson and Lisa VassalloWelcome back!This week we talk with Andy Stevenson and Lisa Vassalo, Andy is the head of Youthworks Ministry Support and has been involved in Youth Ministry for more than 20 years. Lisa is ssociate Pastor: Children’s Ministry Coordinator and Women’s Trainer at St Marks Pennant Hills. She oversees children’s ministry at St Mark’s and helps support and train female leaders. She's been at St Marks 9 years and has previously worked in youth and children's ministry in other church contexts.In this episode, Al James chat's with them about the how and w...2025-04-021h 12The Effective Ministry Podcast082 - The Future of Youth Ministry with Graham StantonWelcome back!This week we talk with Revd Dr Graham Stanton, Founding Principal of Youthworks College. Graham is currently Director of the Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry and Lecturer in Practical Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne. He is also founder and director of Youth Ministry Futures In this episode, Al James sits down with Graham to explore the significance of long-term, full-time youth ministry within the national church in Australia. He shares his vision for Youth Ministry Futures (YMF) and discusses the benefits of having long term, full-time and well trained youth mi...2025-03-181h 02The Effective Ministry Podcast081 - The Child in God's Church with Tim BeilharzWelcome back!The first in our new episodes for 2025, this week we talk with Tim Beilharz about his new book, The Child in God's Church. Tim is a leading children's ministry thinker and writer, is a kids pastor at Soul Revival Church and is a former advisor at Youthworks. In this episode he and Al James discuss his new book which delves into the theological, theoretical, and sociological foundations of children's ministry in the Australian context. Tim emphasizes the importance of integrating children into the church as active members, balancing age-specific programs with family and i...2025-03-0539 minThe Effective Ministry PodcastSummer Re Release 9! 075 - What's Wrong With Finding Your Identity in Christ - Simon Swadling📣 Exciting News for January and February! We’re kicking off the new year by bringing back some of our favourite episodes and diving into the vault to re-release classic discussions on youth and children’s ministry. Tune in every week for insightful and inspiring content!✉️ Send Us a Question and Win a Book: Special Q&A EpisodeWe’re thrilled to announce a giveaway of Tim Beilharz’s upcoming book, The Child in God’s Church: Faith-Formative Relationships that Grow Disciples Who Know, Love and Obey King Jesus.We're looking forward to it being released...2025-02-251h 04The Effective Ministry Podcast081 - Critiquing the Incarnational Model of Youth Ministry | Part 2 - Round Table with Matt Bartlett and Tim BeilharzWelcome back!This weeks episode is the second in a two part series looking into the Incarnational Model of Youth Ministry.Last week, we had a fascinating presentation critiquing the incarnational model of youth ministry. It was presented by Tim Gough, Director of Llandudno Youth For Christ in Wales. Tim is a Youth Ministry academic, practitioner, and host of the blog www.youthworkhacks.com.This week, I’m joined by Matt Bartlett, my fellow Youth Ministry Advisor at Youthworks, and Tim Beilharz, Children’s Minister at Soul Revival Church and Lecturer at Youthworks College. Toge...2024-12-1849 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast080 - Critiquing Incarnational Youth Ministry | Part 1 - Youthworks Think Tank with Tim GoughIn this episode, we dive into a fascinating discussion about the incarnational model of youth ministry—a framework that has likely influenced your work with children, youth, and young adults, even if you’re unfamiliar with its name.Our guest, Tim Gough, explores this influential model and its impact on ministryin a recently presented a seminar titled Critiquing the Incarnational Model of Youth Ministry at the Youthworks Theology Think Tank, a collaboration between Youthworks College and Youthworks Ministry Support.Tim, the Director of Llandudno Youth For Christ in Wales, brings over a decade of full-time yout...2024-12-1135 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast079 - Fostering a Love for God in Youth Ministry | Part 2 - Case StudiesWelcome back!this week is the second of a two part series on how youth ministry can help young people foster a deep and genuine love for God. last episode you heard an edited version of a Youth Ministry seminar at the Reach Australia Conference on the topic. It explored two aspects of Love for God - that it is expressive and responsive - and the implications of these. This week we'll hear from Tim Scoular and Miki Sinfield from Norwest Anglican Church and Sam Foster from Richmond Anglican Church sharing their experiences in seeking...2024-11-1220 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast078 - Fostering a Love for God in Youth Ministry | Part 1 - Seminar at Reach Australia ConferenceWelcome back!In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, we're diving into the first of a two part series on how youth ministry can help young people foster a deep and genuine love for God. This is at the heart of Youth Ministry! You'll hear an edited version of a Youth Ministry seminar at the Reach Australia Conference on the topic. It explores two aspects of Love for God - that it is expressive and responsive - and the implications of these. We'll look at practical tips on balancing actions and affections, and trusting God's work...2024-10-2935 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast077 - Healthy Gender Identity with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon (In partnership with Timeless Parenting Podcast)Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast!In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, hosts Al James and co-host Harriet Connor from the Timeless Parenting podcast conclude a three-part series on identity, healthy sexuality, and gender identity. They speak with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon co-authors of 'The Gender Revolution' with Rob Smith. The discussion delves into the biblical and biological perspectives on gender identity, Patricia shares her experiences in the field of gender medicine since the 1970s and highlights the changes in societal and medical approaches to gender identity issues, particularly among children and teens and...2024-10-151h 01The Effective Ministry Podcast076 - Healthy Sexuality with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon (In partnership with Timeless Parenting Podcast)Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast!Join hosts Al James and Anne Cunningham (Timeless Parenting Podcast) for part two of a three-part series on identity, healthy sexuality, and gender identity. In this episode, Al and Anne speak with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon about the healthy sexuality from Biblical Christian perspective. Patricia, a Christian sexologist and author, and her son Kamal, a Presbyterian minister with a master's in biblical sexual ethics, share their collaborative approach on discussing healthy sexuality from a biblical framework. They emphasize the importance of proactive parenting, open communication and discuss the societal...2024-10-0146 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast075 - What's Wrong With Finding Your Identity in Christ - Simon SwadlingWelcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! The first in a three part series on Identity, Sexuality and Gender, in this episode, Al James sits down with Simon Swadling to explore the phrase 'finding your identity in Christ.' They discuss the pressures young people face around identity, why the phrase might be more harmful than helpful, and its lack of biblical backing. Simon shares his thoughts on how the phrase can promote individualism and a disconnect between our spiritual and physical lives. The alternative is to focus on building deep, meaningful relationships with Jesus and finding new...2024-09-171h 04The Effective Ministry Podcast074 - Parting Words of a Children's Ministry Advisor with Tim BeilharzIn this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James sits down with Tim Beilharz, a much loved and appreciated children's ministry advisor who is finishing up in his role at Youthworks after 12 years. Tim shares his experiences, his thoughts on the future of youth and children's ministry, and talks with Al about topics like the importance of intergenerational relationships, the necessity of communal and participatory church life, and recognizing child faith as real, holistic, and ad hoc (intrigued?!).Register for LiT Registrations for Leaders in Training (LiT) 2024/25 are open for:-Spring (September 30-Oct 4, 2024) ***closes...2024-09-0359 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast073 - Starting a Youth Ministry from Scratch with Danny MitchellHow to Start an Effective Youth Ministry from Scratch | Effective Ministry PodcastIn this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, we discuss how to start an effective youth ministry in your church. Join us as we talk with Danny Mitchell, the youth and young adults pastor at Ann Street Presbyterian in Brisbane, and a former youth ministry network consultant with the Presbyterian church in Queensland. We delve into the importance of discipling young people, the steps to consider in starting a youth ministry, and how to support and partner with parents. Whether you're at...2024-08-2055 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast072 - Sin: The Uncomfortable Truth, A House Warm Up Episode with Myles Elton and Naomi de VriesIt is almost time for House Conference and Tim Beilharz is joined by Myles Elton (St James, Croydon) and Naomi de Vries (The Bridge Church) to talk about the problem of sin. Together, they delve into the academic papers to be presented at House, seeking to help theology shape practice in our ministry to children and youth. They focus on the ways to understand and communicate the concept of sin in youth and children's ministry, exploring the ideas presented in Reverend Dr. Michael Jensen's and Reverend Dr. Tom Habib's papers. Key themes include the disappearance of the language of...2024-08-1351 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast071 - Faith Practices of Ordinary and Extraordinary Families with Traci Smith and Stacey DavisThis week, Tim Beilharz brings in two more ‘Postcards From Chicago’—short interviews with fellow presenters at this year’s Children's Spirituality Summit. Traci Smith (Faithful Families) shares about integrating faith practices into daily family life and her research with Dave Csinos on family faith practices and their real-life impacts. Then Stacy Davis (Dallas Theological Seminary) shares her research on the faith lives of children with parents in theological studies. They explore the unique challenges and benefits of raising spiritually engaged children in such environments.Register for House ConferenceRegister for House Conference at youthworks.net/house2024-08-0639 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast069 - House Conference Special | Audio Reading of Paper by Michael Jensen | It's a Sin: Recovering the Language of SinHouse Conference Special: Exploring the Doctrine of Sin with Michael Jensen and Tom HabibIn this special double episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James introduces two Papers for House Conference on the doctrine of sin by theologians Rev Dr Michael Jensen and Rev Dr Tom Habib. This episode (ep 069) features Michael Jensen's paper, 'It's a Sin: Recovering the Language of Sin,' which delves into the contemporary difficulties of discussing sin and its importance in Christian theology. Episode 70 will feature Tom Habib's Paper 'The Character of Sin...2024-07-3146 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast070 - House Conference Special | Audio Reading of Paper by Tom Habib | The Character of Sin: Sin in the Book of JohnHouse Conference Special: Exploring the Doctrine of Sin with Michael Jensen and Tom HabibIn this special double episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James introduces audio readings of Papers for House Conference on the doctrine of sin by theologians Rev Dr Michael Jensen and Rev Dr Tom Habib.Episode 59 features Michael Jensen's paper, 'It's a Sin: Recovering the Language of Sin,' which delves into the contemporary difficulties of discussing sin and its importance in Christian theology.This episode (ep 060 features Tom Habib's Paper 'The Character of...2024-07-3145 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast068 - Telling the Stories of a Faithful God with Dave WhittinghamThis episode, Tim Beilharz catches up with Dave Whittingham, host of 'Stories of a Faithful God' and 'Stories of a Faithful God for Kids'. Dave shares his journey into ministry and offers insights into the power of narrative in teaching the Bible to both kids and adults. Discover how these podcasts can support family engagement with the Bible, creating an effective youth and children's ministry in your church. Plus, stay tuned for a special preview of an episode from 'Stories of a Faithful God for Kids'.Show NotesRegister for House Conference here...2024-07-2334 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast067 - Holy Fools and the Vocation of Variety Performers with Jesse "The Juggler" JoynerThis week, Tim Beilharz is joined by Jesse Joyner, a Christian variety performer known as Jesse, The Juggler. They discuss the concept of the 'holy fool,' exploring how clowns, jugglers, magicians, and other variety performers use their seemingly foolish acts to convey profound messages and serve in their vocational calling. Jesse shares his insights on the theological foundations of this idea, the joy and community aspect of performing, and his own experiences integrating faith and art to impact children and youth in ministry.Show NotesJesseJoyner.comJesse Joyner Juggler on YouTubeJournal Article: '“Holy Fools”: The...2024-07-0243 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast066 - When Children's and Youth Ministry is Tough with Steve CarlisleThis week, Steve Carlisle, Director of the Youthworks Year 13 program shares insights on understanding Revelation as a source of comfort and confidence for Christians. By focusing on God's sovereignty we can be encouraged to persevere in our ministry to young people, even when things get tough.Show NotesYear 13 - a Christian gap year like no otherBook Youthworks training to equip and encourage your children's, youth, family and intergenerational ministry.Register for House Conference here.Connect with YouthworksClick on through to discover more about the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and child...2024-06-2528 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast065 - Postcards from Chicago Part 2 with David Scott and Valerie GrissomIn this week’s episode, Tim Beilharz shares two more "Postcards from Chicago”, short conversations with some of the presenters at the 2024 Children’s Spirituality Summit. Tim speaks with David Scott, Associate Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, about children's 'Contributionality' and their inherent spiritual value in church communities. Valerie Grissom, worship leader and pastor, discusses the vital role of lament in children's spiritual lives and how communities can create spaces for processing grief. Connect with YouthworksRegister for House Conference here.Click on through to discover more about the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and how Youthwor...2024-06-1832 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast064 - Helping Young People Stick With Jesus with Al JamesThis week on the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James shares his research on Youth Retention at Youthworks College's latest Theology Think Tank held on June 6, 2024.To see the full Theology Think Tank video click here.Hear Al James talk more about his research on The Pastor's Heart podcast here.Download the handout of Al's presentation here.Al James, a Youth Ministry Advisor for Youthworks, addresses the alarming dropout rates and factors influencing youth faith retention. Al speaks about the importance of integrated discipleship, family influence, and vibrant church programs. Highlighting actionable steps for improving ministry practice, this e...2024-06-1141 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast063 - Helping Youth Take Love to Their Community with Jas Hawkins and Ruby BridesonIn this episode Tim Beilharz speaks with Jazz Hawkins and Ruby Brideson from Take Love, an initiative by Anglicare Sydney focusing on helping youth and young adults bring the love of Jesus into their communities. Take Love programs, sessions and interactive experiences address issues like mental health, poverty, and domestic abuse. They explore programs like Beyond These Walls and Before It Starts, which educate and engage youth in serving the vulnerable. Show NotesTake Love https://takelove.org.au/Beyond These Walls - Poverty Experience ProgramBefore it Starts - Domestic Violence and Respectful Relationships CourseDomestic violence...2024-06-0443 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast062 - Postcards From Chicago Part 1 with Henry Zonio and Chris BarnettIn this episode, Tim Beilharz shares the first of a number of short conversations he had while attending the Children's Spirituality Summit in Chicago. First, Tim speaks to Henry Zonio from Asbury University about the “null curriculum” and what children learn when churches don’t address cultural issues like race and gender diversity. Next, Chris Barnett from InterGen Australia shares the importance of having a good theology of the child as we approach children’s and intergenerational ministry.Connect with YouthworksClick on through to discover more about the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's...2024-05-2836 min
The Effective Ministry Podcast061 - Timeless Parenting Sneak Peak with Harriet ConnorWelcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! This week, we're joined by Harriet Connor, the content editor of Growing Faith, to discuss the challenges and solutions in modern Christian parenting. Harriet introduces her new podcast, Timeless Parenting, created in partnership with Mothers Union Sydney, to provide biblical guidance and support for Christian parents. We delve into the importance of partnership between children's ministry leaders and parents, the impact of technology and social media on parenting, and the need for community and resources in raising children in faith. Subscribe to Timeless Parenting and discover more about how to support and...2024-05-2128 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast060 - Effective Recruitment in Youth and Children's Ministry with Adam JolliffeThis week Tim Beilharz and fellow Youthworks Advisor, Adam Jolliffe, jump into the critical topic of recruitment for youth and children's ministry in local churches. They discuss the importance of having a sufficient number of leaders for effective ministry and discipline and share insights on the 'why' behind recruitment, emphasising the need to effectively communicate the purpose and benefits to potential volunteers. The conversation covers strategic approaches to asking, including starting with why, understanding the importance of timing, and ensuring clarity on what roles entail. They highlight the significance of character, conviction, competency, capacity, a...2024-05-1435 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast059 - Kids and Youth Small Groups through an Intergenerational LensThis week Tim Beilharz discusses how to run children’s and youth small groups with an intergenerational lens. Drawing from the recent SMBC Children's Ministry Conference, Tim explores how small groups in children's, youth, and adult ministries can benefit from an intergenerational approach. He outlines the foundational elements of intergenerational ministry, differentiating between multigenerational and intergenerational churches, and stresses the need for intentional, mutual engagement across different age groups within the church. Tim highlights Biblical foundations for intergenerational ministry and shares practical tips for incorporating intergenerational principles into small group settings, ultimately aiming to fos...2024-05-0732 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast058 - Beyond Brokenness: Navigating The Complexities of Sin with Mike Dicker, Toby Macgregor, Cathy Dell and Mel BellThis week we delve into the complex and essential topic of the doctrine of sin, as a taster for the upcoming House Conference organized by Youthworks, August 27th-29th. Hosted by Al James, the discussion features insights from committee members and youth and children's minister who explore the nature of sin, its impact on relationships with God and others, and its significance in youth and children's ministry. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding sin as both a state of the world and personal culpability, the necessity of nuanced teaching about sin, and the liberating truth of grace that a...2024-04-301h 00The Effective Ministry Podcast057 - Exploring Story and Faith in Children's Ministry with Matt and Lauren RedmondExploring Story and Faith in Children's Ministry: The Forgetful PrinceIn this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Tim Beilharz, talks with Matt and Lauren Redmond, authors of the children's book 'The Forgetful Prince'. They discuss the role of storytelling, art, and literature in the spiritual formation of children and the partnership between church and home in nurturing faith. The conversation delves into themes of the book such as adoption, identity, and belonging, and explores how these concepts are foundational for both children and adults in understanding their place in God's family. Additionally...2024-04-2338 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast056 - Gospel-Shaped Group Management with Annemarie RiversIn this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, hosts Tim Beilharz and Annemarie Rivers, both children's ministry advisors for YouthWorks in Sydney, delve into the topic of group management and discipline within children's ministry settings. They explore the challenges of maintaining discipline in a way that aligns with Gospel values, emphasising the importance of relational, respectful, and restorative approaches. Annemarie shares insights on the potential disconnect between traditional disciplinary methods and the goals of children's ministry, advocating for approaches that reflect the church's role as a family and the leaders' roles as coaches rather than authoritative figures. T...2024-04-1632 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast055 - How to be a Christian Teacher with Mike Dicker, Emma Collett and Mark SchroderIn this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast Tim Beilharz (Youthworks MST) hosts a discussion with Mike Dicker, principal of YouthWorks College, Emma Collette, executive minister at Church Hill Anglican, and Mark Schroeder, school chaplain at Broughton Anglican College into the integration of Christian beliefs in the education sector.
The episode covers the importance of thinking Christianly about education, especially for those teaching outside Christian schools. It also explores the newly launched Center for Christian Education, which focuses on theological education and training for teachers to effectively weave their faith into their teaching and interactions in various...2024-04-0934 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast054 - Encouraging Kids to Serve in Church with Sam DavidsonIn this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, host Al James from YouthWorks in Sydney, is joined by Sam Davidson, the Director of Family Ministry at Norwest Anglican Church.
They discuss strategies for building a culture of serving within kids' ministries, highlighting the importance of integrating children into various church activities, such as tech support, greeting, and teaching roles.
The discussion covers practical approaches to encourage serving, incorporating theology and research supporting the benefits of engaging youth in ministry roles for their spiritual growth and church retention.
Sam also emphasises the role of...2024-04-0228 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast053 - Australian Evangelicals Perspectives on Youth Ministry: Book Launch Edition ft. Ruth Lukabyo, Lionel Windsor, Tim Beilharz & Naomi deVriesIn this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast you will
listen in on the book launch evening for 'Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry', edited by Dr. Ruth Lukabyo.
The book, featuring contributions from Youthworks College lecturers and other authors from Australian churches and Bible colleges, aims to bridge theological principles with practical youth ministry. Highlights include introductions to the book and its themes, a panel discussion with Dr. Ruth Lukabyo, Lionel
Windsor, Tim Beilharz, and Naomi DeVries, covering a range of topics from ecclesiology, identity, wisdom, and the importance of intergenerational ministry.
The conversation...2024-03-2657 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast052 - Raising Christian Children and Teens in a Post-Christian World with David RietveldTim Beilharz talks with David Rietveld, who brings his experience in youth and senior ministry to discuss the challenges and strategies for nurturing youth and children's ministry in today's post-Christian world.
Rietveld, the author of 'Being Christian After Christendom,' addresses navigating ministry in a post-Christian society and the importance of understanding and communicating the gospel effectively in a world where traditional Christian values no longer hold the same influence.
The discussion emphasises listening and understanding the yearnings of today's youth, forming Christian communities that exemplify Christian values, and confidently, yet gently, introducing the gospel...2024-03-1940 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast051 - Integrating Theology and Youth Ministry with Mike McGarryTim Beilharz welcomes Youth Pastor Theologian, Mike McGarry. They chat about Mike's work in bridging theology with practical youth ministry, the importance of a theological foundation in youth ministry, Mike's personal journey into faith and ministry, and the role of youth pastors in shaping young believers.
The conversation also covers the challenges and strategies of youth ministry in a post-Christian context, emphasising the need for a theological approach to address the critical questions young people are asking today.
The podcast highlights the significance of understanding and applying biblical narratives in youth ministry and engaging with...2024-03-1241 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast050 - The Faith of Our Children with Matt MarkinsIn this episode of The Effective Ministry Podcast, host Tim Beilharz interviews Awana CEO Matt Markins, author of The Faith of Our Children: Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation.
Matt shares his personal journey from growing up in a dysfunctional family to finding solace and direction in the church, which sparked his passion for child discipleship. He discusses the critical role of the church in intentionally forming children's faith and counters the common approach of general children's ministry with a focused, relationship-based model of child discipleship.
Matt also talks about his role...2024-03-0552 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast049 - The Significance of Grandparents in Faith Formation with Ian BarnettTim Beilharz is joined by Reverend Ian Barnett, founder and CEO of the National Grandparent Movement. They explore the unique opportunities that grandparents have in influencing the faith formation of their grandchildren and the wider youth ministry.
Ian Barnett shares practical ways for grandparents to express their faith, share stories, and pray with their grandkids, whether they are biological or part of the wider church community.
Also discussed are the challenges grandparents face, the growth of the National Grandparent Movement, and the significance of leaving a faith-based legacy for future generations.
2023-12-1930 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast048 - Lunchtime Groups in Public Schools with David Krebs, Heather Thompson & Liam NolanTim Beilharz, is joined by David Krebs (SUNSW), Heather Thompson (High School SRE Teacher) and Liam Nolan (Youth and Families Minister, Normanhurst Anglican Church) to discuss how lunchtime groups in public schools can be a great complement to both SRE and local church ministry.
Contact David Krebs about starting your own lunchtime group david.krebs@sunsw.org.au
Click on through to discover more from the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
You can partner in the m...2023-12-1234 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast047 - Youth Ministry in a Porn Saturated World (Part 2) with Marshall Ballentine-Jones and Emma ArgallTim continues his conversation with Marshall Ballentine-Jones (CEO of DigiHelp Publishing) and Emma Argall (Christian School teacher) about pornography and its impact on young people.
They discuss the importance of parents understanding the extent of internet access and the potential dangers. The guests emphasise the role of communication and stress the necessity to discuss 'awkward' topics like sex, masturbation, and pornography with children.
The episode also highlights tools and resources to help young people resist pornography and develop a healthy understanding of sex and relationships including Marshall's 'Resist' ministry, an upcoming recovery program for those...2023-12-1225 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast046 - Youth Ministry in a Porn Saturated World (Part 1) with Marshall Ballentine-Jones and Emma ArgallTim is joined by Marshall Ballentine-Jones (CEO of DigiHelp Publishing) and Emma Argall (Christian School teacher) to talk about pornography and it’s impact on young people.
Together they delve into challenges faced in raising children and youth in a highly sexualized world, particularly one with high pornography consumption.
They explore the guilt and shame often associated with pornography consumption among Christian youth, the neurological effects of porn addiction, the theological implications, and navigate how to guide young people towards healthier understandings of sex and relationships.
Click on through to disc...2023-12-1232 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast045 - BONUS EP Integrating Faith in Education with Dr. Ruby HollandIn this special bonus episode, Tim delves deeper into the topic of faith integration in education with Dr. Ruby Holland. They discuss the importance of integrating Christian faith into all subjects for the holistic formation of young students in Christian schools.
They particularly discuss examples from history, including studies of World War II and the Holocaust, and how these subjects present opportunities to tackle profound faith-based discussions.
Ruby emphasizes the need for students to see the relevance of their Christian faith in every life area, which ultimately shapes their life purpose. They also explore the...2023-11-2810 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast044 - Healing the Fracture in Youth and Children's Ministry with Gareth Crispin and Robin BarfieldDo we choose top-down instruction or a bottom-up discovery approach when it comes to ministering to young people? Tim is joined by Gareth Crispin and Robin Barfield as they wrestle with this question and seek to find a third way through the theology of James Loder.
Click on through to discover more from the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
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We would love to hear from you. Send your t...2023-11-1435 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast043 - The Value of Parent-Child Adventures with Sam and Lex HudsonTim is joined by Sam Hudson, Head of Christian Outdoor Education at Youthworks, and his wife Lex to discuss the value of outdoor parent-child adventures.
Sam and Lex recently piloted a father-son canoeing adventure and saw first-hand the relational benefits that it gave each pair who attended.
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Click on through to discover more from the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in...2023-11-0729 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast042 - Fostering Child Faith Through Music with Josh and Larissa GoscombeTim is joined by Kids Christian Music artists Josh Goscombe (joshgoscombe.com) and his wife and partner in all things creative, family, and Children's Ministry, Larissa. They talk about the power of music for child discipleship, how Josh and Larissa both found themselves (and each other) in Children's Ministry, and the creative inspiration of dirty nappies.
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Click on thro...2023-10-3119 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast040 - The 7 Principles of Effective MinistrySo what is effective ministry?
Youth Ministry Advisor Matt Bartlett joins Tim to discuss Youthworks 7 Principles of Effective Ministry.
Click on through to discover more from the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net.
Show Notes:
7 Principles Papers
Effective Ministry Tool for church assessments
2023-10-2037 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast039 - Five Factors of Intergenerational Discipleship with Joe AzzopardiTim is joined by Dr. Joe Azzopardi, pastor at Toowoomba Central Adventist Church, to discuss the factors that express a healthy intergenerational church. Joe argues that intergenerational congregations are the ideal context for growing as disciples of Christ. It’s a bold claim and Joe explains from his PhD research why he believes this to be the case.
Click on through to discover more from the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
We would love to hear from you. Sen...2023-10-1039 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast036 - Helping Children Flourish as Disciples with Meaghan GatesTim is joined by Meaghan Gates, Children’s Minister at St. Michael’s Cathedral, Wollongong. Meaghan shares her Flourishing Disciples Framework with six categories of age-appropriate features that may be evident in children who are disciples of Jesus.
Meaghan has developed this framework in order to help ministry leaders and parents notice and nurture faith in young children. It has also provided a shared language between leaders and parents which strengthens the partnership in church and household discipleship.
‘Partnering with Parents’ is one of Youthworks’ 7 Principles of Effective Ministry. To find out more about the 7 Principles...2023-09-1921 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast035 - The Three C's of Leadership with Adam JolliffeAdam Jolliffe (Children's Ministry Advisor, Youthworks) joins Tim Beilharz to explore the "Three C's" of Children's and Youth Ministry Leadership: Care, Communication, and Coaching.
Adam shares about his own ministry experience and how these three priorities will help leadership teams of any size do effective ministry.
Click on through to discover more from the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.2023-09-1226 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast034 - Neurodivergence in Children's and Youth MinistryBec Baines (Accessibility Advisor, Youthworks) and Luke Graham (Kids and Youth Minister, St Paul's Canterbury) join Tim Beilharz to talk about neurodiversity in our children's and youth ministry.
Neurodiversity is increasingly becoming a topic that affects our young people and that churches are wanting to engage with well. From big emotions, social anxiety, and spiritually formative spaces, Bec and Luke share how churches can be welcoming and accessible places for these children and teenagers.
Click on through to discover more from the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effect...2023-09-0531 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast032 - Ecclesiastes as a Critique of the Postmodern Quest with Andrew SpaldingHouse Conference 2023 is almost upon us. In celebration we are going back in time and listening in on Rev. Dr. Andrew Spalding and his 2022 House Conference Paper on the book of Ecclesiastes.
Nothing New Under the Sun: Ecclesiastes as a Critique of the Postmodern Quest explores the meaning of the book of Ecclesiastes as false wisdom and how understanding this book can help us disciple our young people who are also caught up in a culture full of false wisdom.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Yout...2023-08-2254 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast031 – Discipling the Emotions of Children and YouthIn this pre-House Conference warm up episode, Tim Beilharz and Al James (Youthworks) are joined by Naomi de Vries (Bridge Church) to discuss the two academic papers being presented at House Conference 2023.
Rev Dr Keith Condie has written about the importance of Christians expressing emotions, but rightly ordering them and directing them towards love of God and love of others.
Dr Kamina Wüst has written on Song of Songs and how the passion and fidelity of love celebrated in the book is a model of the kind of emotions that Christians ought to be c...2023-08-1539 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast030 – How can I grow to love having kids in the main meeting?Many churches will include children in the main service for a least some, if not all, of the time together. But children move, call out, make noise, and act like... well, children.
This week Tim answers a question from a keen but distracted adult, "How would you encourage people to persevere and love having kids in the main meeting?"
To be part of a future mailbag episode, send questions to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net.
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Team and find out how Youthworks can help you h...2023-08-0815 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast029 - Youth Ministry and Parent Partnership with Isaac ShumackIsaac Shumack (Youth Minister, Toongabbie Anglican Church) has made the move to intentionally partner more with parents in his Youth Ministry. He joins Tim Beilharz to discuss the why, the how, and what has been the fruit of intentionally doing Youth Ministry with the family in mind.
Tim also chats to Al James about the benefits of the children's and youth ministry coaching offered by Youthworks. If you would like to enquire about the advising, coaching and training offered by Youthworks, please email Tim effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net.
We'd love to hear how...2023-08-0135 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast028 - Postcards from Nashville Part 3 with Stacey Davis, Amy Yu and Steve CaseTim Beilharz sends through the third batch of "Postcards from Nashville," a collection of short conversations with pastors, researchers and authors who presented at Intergenerate Conference 2023 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode we hear from:
Stacey Davis (Dallas Theological Seminary) - Ancient Israelite intergenerational faith practices
Amy Yu (Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church) - Intergenerational Ministry at a tri-lingual church
Steve Case (Involve Youth; Andrews University) - Theology of IG ministry through a nuanced reading of Scripture
Intergenerate Conference brought together leaders from a wide variety of church denominations and traditions who are all thinking ab...2023-07-2536 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast027 - Doubt and Identity Formation in Youth Ministry with Al JamesAl James chats with Tim Beilharz about Al’s recent article on discipling youth through identity struggles, the concept of “identity moratorium”, and how churches can provide a space where teens can doubt, struggle, and question the things that are most important to them.
We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
...2023-07-1828 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast026 - Postcards from Nashville Part 2 with Christina Embree, Tony Souder, and Gene RoehlkepartainTim Beilharz sends through the second batch of "Postcards from Nashville," a collection of short conversations with pastors, researchers and authors who presented at Intergenerate Conference 2023 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode we hear from:
Christina Embree (ReFocus Ministry) - Bridges and Barriers to intergenerational ministry
Tony Souder (Pray For Me Campaign) - Establishing an intergeneration praying community around students and young people
Gene Roehlkepartain (Search Institute) - Developmental relationships and why middle childhood is especially in need of intergenerational support
Intergenerate Conference brought together leaders from a wide variety of church denominations and tr...2023-07-1131 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast025 - Church and Parents as Partners with Ed DrewEd Drew is the Ministry Director of Faith in Kids, a UK ministry whose heart is to see confident parents and thriving churches working together to raise children who trust in Jesus eternally.
Ed was recently out in Sydney and spent time with Youthworks running and Children's Ministry Masterclass and Think Tank event. This week's episode is some of the audio from Ed's Think Tank which looked at the research showing that churches and parents must partner together to raise children to know and love Jesus.
Show notes:
Glynn Harrison lecture referred to in...2023-07-0420 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast024 - Postcards from Nashville Part 1 with Mimi Larson, Jason Brian Santos and Darren PhilipTim Beilharz sends through the first few "Postcards from Nashville," a collection of short conversations with pastors, researchers and authors who presented at Intergenerate Conference 2023 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode we hear from:
Mimi Larson (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) - Children as full participants in the worshipping community
Jason Brian Santos (Community Presbyterian Church, Lake City Colorado) - Reconciling two contrasting ways of reading intergenerationality in the Biblical narrative
Darren Philip (Church of Scotland) - How Bonhoeffer can help us think about the value of intergenerational ministry for both adults and children
Intergenerate...2023-06-2732 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast023 - Children's Perspectives on Church and Faith - NCLS Child Survey with Dr Ruth PowellDr. Ruth Powell, director of the National Church Life Survey (NCLS) joins Tim Beilharz to discuss the NCLS's Child Survey which hears from 8 to 14 year olds in the churches. Ruth shares data from the 2021-2022 Child Survey which answers such questions as:
What do children think about church and about the Christian faith?
Who do children look to as positive role models in their family and in the church?
How would children like to participate in ministry in the church?
The NCLS is one of the largest, most comprehensive databases on church life of its kind in...2023-06-2035 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast022 - Post-Covid Children's Ministry - Q&A with Dr. Sarah HolmesFollowing on from last episode, Dr. Sarah Holmes takes some Q&A about her research on the post-Covid church in the UK.
What was the difference between spiritual health in the home vs. in church programs?
How competent did parents feel about discipling their children?
What does relational discipleship--over and above church programs--actually look like?
How should the pandemic reshape our vision for youth and children's ministry long term?
How did the pandemic affect both the child's and the parent's mental health and how can the church respond?
From Dr Sarah Holmes:
Co-authored...2023-06-1218 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast021 - Children's Ministry in a Post-Covid Church with Dr. Sarah HolmesDr. Sarah Holmes joins the Youthworks Team to discuss her research on the post-Covid church in the UK. Sarah discusses what happened to children's ministry in the UK and the impact that had on child faith formation. However, it’s not all bad news! Sarah encourages us to look for the gifts that come from the pandemic and the ability to reimagine, recreate and rebuild a ministry that is more effective, more intergenerational, and more faith formative for children and families.
From Dr Sarah Holmes:
Co-authored report on families returning to church post-Covid: An...2023-06-0630 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast020 - Youth Mental Health in a Post-Covid World, Part 2Rev. Suz Gorham (NSW Police Chaplin) and Josie Seto (Assistant Youth Minister, MBM Rooty Hill) are back with Al James to discuss the mental health of young people in our post-Covid world. Originally recorded after the first major lockdown in Sydney in 2020, this "lost episode" from the Under the Crown podcast series still has key insights into understanding the mental state of the young people in our churches and what youth and children's ministers can be doing to pastor them well.
Youthworks Links:
Support SRE (Scripture) in public schools through Youthworks EOFY Appeal
Reg...2023-05-3024 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast019 - Youth Mental Health in a Post-Covid World, Part 1Rev. Suz Gorham (NSW Police Chaplin) and Josie Seto (Assistant Youth Minister, MBM Rooty Hill) join Al James to discuss the mental health of young people in our post-Covid world. Originally recorded after the first major lockdown in Sydney in 2020, this "lost episode" from the Under the Crown podcast series still has key insights into understanding the mental state of the young people in our churches and what youth and children's ministers can be doing to pastor them well.
Youthworks Links:
Support SRE (Scripture) in public schools through Youthworks EOFY Appeal
Register for...2023-05-2327 minThe Effective Ministry PodcastBonus Episode - The Gospel and Mental Health with Trinette StanleyBonus Episode with more from Trinette Stanley, Family & Life Skills Educator (Mental Health) at Anglicare. Tim and Trinette chat about some theological considerations when it comes to mental ill-health and how the gospel is uniquely equipped to speak into the lives of those who are in the midst of experiencing psychological distress.
We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children...2023-05-1607 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast018 - Mental Health in Young People with Trinette StanleyTrinette Stanley, Family & Life Skills Educator (Mental Health) at Anglicare, joins us to discuss mental health in children and teenagers and how children and youth ministry leaders can best support young people and their families.
You can reach out to Trinette by email and find out more about the work of Anglicare.
Read 'Tell Me More' by Al James at Youthworks.net.
We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net.
Click on through to discover more from Yout...2023-05-0936 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast017 - A Godparent's Handbook with Alice WarrenAlice Warren joins the podcast to talk about her new book A Godparent’s Handbook: Nurturing your godchild’s Faith for Life. Alice talks about the theology of baptism and the role of godparents in the Anglican Tradition and gives some helpful suggestions for how godparents can engage in the faith development of their godchildren through infancy, childhood and through adolescent years.
A Godparent’s Handbook is available at YouthworksMedia.com and is an excellent resource for churches, family ministries and anyone who wants to think strategically about the role of godparents in the child’s life of faith.
Upcoming Youthwor...2023-04-2726 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast016 - Accessibility and Inclusion in Children's and Youth Ministry with Bec BainesNewly appointed Accessibility Ministry Advisor, Bec Baines, joins Tim Beilharz to discuss her new role. Bec is passionate about the inclusion of all children and youth in churches and in ministries, espeically those with additional physical and intellectual needs. Bec shares stories of where accessibility has worked well, blind spots that we may have in making inclusive and welcoming spaces, and what her hopes and dreams are for this new role at Youthworks.
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help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your...2023-04-1232 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast015 - Neuroscience and Children's Ministry with Annemarie RiversRecent developments in the field of neuroscience and neuropsychology have given us a depth of understanding of children’s attention spans, focus levels, the interaction of emotions and learning, and the need for a warm environment. Annemarie Rivers joins Tim Beilharz to have a conversation about these topics and the implications for children’s ministry. How do these insights help us plan teaching times and create ministry environments that facilitate effective discipleship?
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
...2023-03-2943 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast014 - Youthworks: The Next 5 Years with Rev. Craig RobertsYouthworks vision is to see effective youth and children's ministry in every church. In this first episode of 2023, Tim Beilharz sits down with Youthworks CEO Rev'd Craig Roberts to discuss his leadership of the organisation. The discussion includes,
Craig's growing understanding of Youthworks: from the "junk room of the Diocese" to a "diverse portfolio of complementary ministries,"
How to manage a ministry organisation during a Covid lockdown with zero revenue,
Craig's vision for the next five years of Youthworks, and
Craig's two most treasured beliefs: the resurrection of the dead, and the Parramatta Eels.
Click on through to discover more...2023-01-3146 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast013 - Church History in Youth and Children's Ministry with Kaitlyn Dixon and James UlrichIn this last episode of Season 1, we wrap up our mini-series on Church History by chatting to two practitioners in Children's and Youth Ministry. Tim Beilharz sits down with Children's Minister Kaitlyn Dixon and Youth Minister James Ulrich to hear why they think church history is important to teach young people and how they have done it in their ministry at St Mark's Anglican Church, West Wollongong.
Kaitlyn's Church History for Kids video.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in...2022-12-2722 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast012 - Why Teach Church History to Children and Youth? with Dr. Ruth LukabyoFollowing on from last episode, Dr. Ruth Lukabyo sits down with Tim Beilharz to discuss why church history is relevant for those in children's and youth ministry. Questions discussed include:
Why is history important in an age of expressive individualism?
What are some of the major events in church history that shape our present experience?
Should we tear down the statues of problematic people?
How do we deal with the tricky (or downright awful) bits of church history?
How do we incorporate church history into our ministry?
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out...2022-12-2038 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast011 - The Early Sunday School Movement in Australia with Dr. Ruth LukabyoFrom one of Youthworks College's Theology Think Tanks from 2022, Dr Ruth Lukabyo shares her research on the early Sunday School movement in Australia. While looking back at the why and how of these early Children's Ministries in the European settlement of Sydney, Ruth asked us to consider the why and how of our ministries today. Are Sunday Schools and Kids' Churches places of mission, discipleship, or both? Do they complement the active discipleship of parents, or are they simply somewhere to keep the kids quiet while adults do "real church"?
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support...2022-12-0747 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast010 - Christian Fiction with Karl GriceIn this episode, Tim Beilharz talks with Wandering Bookseller Karl Grice about Christian Fiction. Links to all the books we talk about are below.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net.
To support the work of Youthworks head to youthworks.net/donate.
Find Karl Grice at:
The Wandering Bookseller
The Little Lost Bookshop
S. D. Smith
Green Ember (Book 1)
Complete...2022-12-0123 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast009 - How To Life: House Conference 2022 Preview SpecialIn this episodes, Youthworks College Principal Mike Dicker chats with Al James (Youthworks MST), Emma Collett (Church Hill Anglican) and Lauren Dewhurst (Christ Church, St Ives) to discuss this year's upcoming House Conference papers on the Old Testament Wisdom Literature.
House Conference is a chance for youth and children's ministry worker to gather together, think deeply about biblical and theological topics and work at applying them together in the context of a community of peers. In 2022 Rev. Dr. Andrew Spalding is presenting "'Nothing New under the Sun’: Ecclesiastes as a Critique of the Postmodern Quest" and Rev. Dr. Tim Escott is...2022-08-0352 minThe Effective Ministry Podcast008 - A New Freedom with Mike SnowdonIn this episodes, Tim and Al sit down with youth minister and author Mike Snowdon to talk about his book A New Freedom: How God's Word Equips You For Life. Mike shares how the book is designed to help teenagers think through their world from a biblical perspective, why Christian ethical thinking is like kitesurfing, and then gives one worked example from the book on how to think Christianly about being a student in high school.
To purchase copies of Mike's book for you and the teenagers in your church, head to YouthworksMedia.net.
Click on through to discover more...2022-07-1440 min
The Effective Ministry Podcast007 - Children's, Family and Intergenerational Ministry with Tim Beilharz and Dan WuIn this episodes, Tim Beilharz goes from host to guest as we share a recent episode from Moore Theological College's Centre for Christian Living podcast.
Tim sat down with Dan Wu to chat about children's, family and intergenerational ministry and how the local church can equip it's members to think carefully and effectively about ministry to our youngest brothers and sisters in the church.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
We'd love to hear from you...2022-06-201h 02
The Effective Ministry Podcast006 - Generations Sharing Meaningfully Together with Tim AdamsIn our fourth and final episode of our Intergenerational Ministry mini-series Tim Beilharz sits down with Tim Adams, Families Minister at Macquarie Anglican Church to discuss the purpose and practicalities of intergenerational ministry.
Tim Adams describes the importance of different generations sharing meaningfully together, why this is good for each generation and good for the church, and what this looks like in practice at Macquarie Anglican.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
We'd love to hear...2022-05-2627 min
The Effective Ministry Podcast005 - Intergenerational Q&A with Stuart CrawshawIn our third episode of our Intergenerational Ministry mini-series Tim Beilharz and Kate Haggar have a follow up Q&A conversation with Stuart Crawshaw (Senior Pastor, Soul Revival Church) about his Shock Absorber presentation at last episode's Intergenerational Roundtable.
Questions include:
What's the difference between intergenerational ministry in a small or large church?
What is the role of invested, non-parent, adults in an intergenerational church?
How do meals help promote intergenerational engagement?
Does intergenerational ministry work across cultures and in non-suburban areas?
How do I start moving towards intergenerational ministry in a homogeneous church?
You can hear more from Stuart...2022-04-1259 min
The Effective Ministry Podcast004 - Intergenerational Roundtable with Chris Edwards and Stuart CrawshawIn our second episode of our Intergenerational MInistry mini-series we share the presentations from Youthworks bi-annual Intergenerational Roundtable conference from September 2021. Chris Edwards (Anglican Bishop, North Sydney) presents the theological foundations for our local churches being families where all are welcome, encouraged and engaged in building one another up. Stuart Crawshaw (Senior Pastor, Soul Revival Church) then tells the story of Soul Revival Church, its beginnings as an intergenerational ministry expression in a homogeneous unit church, through to its launch in 2012 as a new local church, founded on unique intergenerational principles and practice. Connect with Youthworks2022-03-161h 11
The Effective Ministry Podcast003 - Beginners Guide to Intergenerational MinistryWhat is intergenerational ministry? Is it the latest buzz word for youth and children's ministry? Is it simply noticing that there are babies, teenagers, the middle aged and senior saints in your church over a weekend?
In this first of a four episode mini-series, Al James chats with Tim Beilharz about the what, why and how of intergenerational ministry. Stay tuned in future episodes for a further deep dive from Youthworks' Intergenerational Ministry Roundtable and some practical conversations with Stuart Crawshaw (Soul Revival Church) and Tim Adams (Macquarie Anglican) on how they foster intergenerational churches.
Click on through to discover...2022-03-0227 min
The Effective Ministry Podcast002 - Helping Teens to Pray with Josh OrdPrayer is one of the means of grace that God gives to his people to express faith and commune with God.
Continuing on from last week's episode, this week Josh Ord (Youth Minister, Hoxton Park Anglican Church) joins Al James to talk about how to engage teenagers to prayer, both in the church and within their households.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions and critiques...2022-02-1548 min
The Effective Ministry Podcast001 - Helping Children to Pray with Annemarie RiversPrayer is one of the means of grace that God gives to his people to express faith and commune with God.
Annemarie Rivers (Children's Ministry Advisor, Youthworks) joins Tim Beilharz to talk about how children's ministry leaders and families can help children learn the meaning and value of prayer as well as sharing tips on how to help children engage in prayer.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
We'd love to hear from you. Send your...2022-02-0236 min
The Effective Ministry Podcast000 - Effective Ministry Podcast TeaserAl James and Tim Beilharz bring you an update on the Youthworks podcast.
We're retiring 'Discipleship Under The Crown' and relaunching as 'The Effective Ministry Podcast'.
Our goal is to have conversations with local ministry leaders, as well as discussions with leading ministry experts, all for the purpose of helping you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your church.
Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.
We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts...2021-10-0606 minThe Effective Ministry PodcastDUTC18 - Lockdown 2.0 - 5 Things to think about going into lockdown for the 2nd timeLockdown 2.0 isn't as big a shock. We've been here before. So what do we need to keep in mind to keep discipleship front and centre in Youth and Children's ministry while we can't meet face to face... again.
I'm joined by Tim Beilharz (tim.beilharz@youthworks.net) and Kate Haggar (kate.haggar@youthworks.net) to collect our thoughts for ministry in this phase of the pandemic.
If you'd like to speak to Youthworks advisor contact details are at youthworks.net/meet-the-team2021-06-2921 minThe Effective Ministry PodcastDUTC15 - How do I talk to young people about suffering? - Mike Dicker and Ruth Lukabyo (Part 2)Part 2
Faculty members of Youthworks College in Sydney, Dr. Ruth Lukabyo and Mike Dicker, join us to talk about suffering:
What is it? What is God doing? How might God use suffering? How might young people respond in different ways and what can we do practically to engage with and disciple young people through suffering?
Get in touch with Ruth or Mike: ruth.lukabyo@youthworks.net, mike.dicker@youthworks.net
To find out more about Youthworks College: youthworkscollege.edu.au
Get in touch with us: al.james@youthworks.net
For more COVID-19 resources: youthworks.net/
To stay up to date...2020-11-0315 minThe Effective Ministry PodcastDUTC14 - How do I talk to young people about suffering? - Mike Dicker and Ruth Lukabyo (part 1)Part 1
Faculty members of Youthworks College in Sydney, Dr. Ruth Lukabyo and Mike Dicker, join us to talk about suffering:
What is it? What is God doing? How might God use suffering? How might young people respond in different ways and what can we do practically to engage with and disciple young people through suffering?
Get in touch with Ruth or Mike: ruth.lukabyo@youthworks.net, mike.dicker@youthworks.net
To find out more about Youthworks College: youthworkscollege.edu.au
Get in touch with us: al.james@youthworks.net
For more COVID-19 resources: youthworks.net/
To stay up to date...2020-10-2924 minThe Effective Ministry PodcastDUTC13 - Everything Changed | Nothing ChangedEverything Changed | Nothing Changed - Drawing a line between purpose and practice in pandemics (and other times). Lauren and Grant Van der Merwe join us to talk about the connection between vision/purpose/principles and the practices of youth ministry in situations where you can't just do the normal thing and how that keeps your ministry resilient for uncertain times.
Get in touch with Lauren or Grant: lauren.vandermerwe@standrews.net.au, grant.vandermerwe@standrews.net.au
Get in touch with us: al.james@youthworks.net
For more COVID-19 resources: youthworks.net/
To stay up to date with Youthworks: facebook...2020-09-2524 minThe Effective Ministry PodcastDUTC12 - Resilient for What? - Helping youth leaders endure with focus.Matt Bartlett joins us to talk about resilient leaders. Matt has a wealth of youth ministry experience and is a Youth Ministry Advisor with Youthworks
He talks about the one thing that youth leadership must focus on in the uncertainty of the current moment, the threats to that focus and how to maintain that focus for the sake discipleship in youth ministry.
Get in touch with Matt: matt.bartlett@youthworks.net
Get in touch with us: al.james@youthworks.net
For more COVID-19 resources: youthworks.net/
To stay up to date with Youthworks: facebook.com/youthworks/2020-09-1021 minThe Effective Ministry PodcastDUTC11 - The Bishop on Youth Ministry in an Uncertain World - Gary KooChair of the Sydney Diocese Covid-19 Taskforce and Anglican Bishop of Sydney's Western Region shares reflections on Covid and encouragements for people in Youth Ministry to lead for endurance as they keep discipleship front and centre in an uncertain world.
Get in touch with us: al.james@youthworks.net
For more COVID-19 resources: youthworks.net/
To stay up to date with Youthworks: facebook.com/youthworks/2020-08-2429 minThe Effective Ministry PodcastDUTC10 - Equipping young people for ministry before, during and after a pandemicMiki Sinfield from Richmond Anglican Church returns to chat about how trainee leadership/junior leadership/equipping young people for ministry helped her youth in crisis, why they're still prioritising it in crisis, and how it will help after crisis.
For and article on helping your young people to keep serving: https://youthworks.net/articles/how-to-encourage-your-youth-to-keep-serving
Get in touch with Miki: rest.awe.youth@gmail.com
Get in touch with us: al.james@youthworks.net
For more COVID-19 resources: youthworks.net/
To stay up to date with Youthworks: facebook.com/youthworks/2020-06-1512 min