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The Caleb Gordon PodcastThe Caleb Gordon Podcast || Chad Higgins (Lifeway Resources)I sat down with Chad Higgins to talk about his and Zac Workun's new book, 'Define the Relationship: Growing a Parent Ministry that Brings Families and Churches Together.'This conversation is packed with insight, practical wisdom, and encouragement for anyone passionate about building strong bridges between the church and the home.I pray it blesses and encourages you this week!If you'd like a copt of the book you can get it here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/define-the-relationship-P005848598?fbclid=IwY2xjawJv4W1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHsS8wLPsyINrrH7KfhDwmQ_51eGQxhbK-4ldYhsl8Vompii-cHTVPMrpOidJ_aem...2025-04-1933 min
The Christian Podcast CommunityThe Caleb Gordon Podcast || Chad Higgins (Lifeway Resources)I sat down with Chad Higgins to talk about his and Zac Workun's new book, 'Define the Relationship: Growing a Parent Ministry that Brings Families and Churches Together.'This conversation is packed with insight, practical wisdom, and encouragement for anyone passionate about building strong bridges between the church and the home.I pray it blesses and encourages you this week!If you'd like a copt of the book you can get it here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/define-the-relationship-P005848598?fbclid=IwY2xjawJv4W1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHsS8wLPsyINrrH7KfhDwmQ_51eGQxhbK-4ldYhsl8Vompii-cHTVPMrpOidJ_aem...2025-04-1933 min
The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers056 | Volunteers & Parents: A team for Helping a Teenagers Grow in ChristIn this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris Trent and Jennifer Fletcher are joined by Lifeway experts Chad Higgins and Zac Workun. They discuss the vital role of volunteers in youth ministry, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration between youth workers and parents. Drawing from their new book, Define the Relationship, they share insights from research on the dynamics of parent-youth leader relationships and highlight the need for volunteers to serve as liaisons, advocating for both sides.00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Youth Ministry Podcast02:56 The Importance of Volunteers...2025-03-1738 min
Revive Youth Leader PodcastYouth Ministry Different - Zac WorkunIn this episode, we talk about life, ministry, and how we can be more effective. Zac talks about a number of great areas of ministry. You are not going to want to miss out on this and the many things that Lifeway has to offer, including Youth Ministry Booster. Check out him and Chad Higgins on their podcast. 2024-10-2934 min
The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell116. Handling Criticism with Youth Ministry BoosterSend us a textPeople can be mean! No matter what position you serve in, none of us are exempt from receiving criticism. On today's show we're featuring a crossover episode from Youth Ministry Booster with Chad Higgins and Zac Workun. They share stories of thier own experience with criticism and offer practical strategies to process feedback without losing your cool. This episode also underscores the importance of emotional health, both through your closest ministry relationships and friendships outside of work, ensuring that you're grounded and ready to face each challenge with grace and a smile. 2024-09-2334 min
The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers045 - Networking with Other Youth Ministry VolunteersPodcast 045 | Networking with Other Youth Ministering VolunteersJoin us in episode 45 as we are joined by Chad Higgins and Zac Workun from Lifeway/Youth Ministry Booster. We talk with Chad and Zac about the importance of networking for youth ministry volunteers. They share the need for collaboration and community among volunteers, as well as the value of learning from and celebrating with one another. Overall, the episode highlights the significance of building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging within the volunteer community. TakeawaysCollaboration is essential for y...2024-09-0340 min
Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder310. Rethinking Ministry Goals, Failures, and SuccessThis week we are sharing an episode from one of our favorite shows from the Lifeway Podcast Network - Youth Ministry Booster. This show is the most honest podcast in student ministry! Hosted by Zac Workun and Chad Higgins, the biggest fans of youth ministry leaders, Youth Ministry Booster brings you the humor and help to engage, entertain, equip, and encourage! Chad and Zac tackle the hefty topic of expectations in ministry. They peel back the layers on why we plan events and who they're truly for. It's all about syncing our passions with the real needs...2024-07-0436 min
His Glory, Her Good24. Are You Ready for Camp? with Zac and ChadSend us a textIn this fun crossover episode, our friends from the Youth Ministry Booster podcast, Zac Workun and Chad Higgins, have joined us to talk all things CAMP! Through sharing our own experiences, our hope is that you will create the time to best prepare your heart and mind for a week away at camp with students.Did you love hearing from our friends at Youth Ministry Booster? You can subscribe to their podcast here. Want to check out all of our Lifeway camps? Click here to get started!2024-04-2924 min
Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul PodcastTLH130: Changes in Youth Ministry with Zac Workun and Chad HigginsIn this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast longtime friends of the show, Zac Workun and Chad Higgins from Lifeway Students and Youth Ministry Booster join us to talk about the changes we're seeing in youth ministry today.
We dive into all kinds of changes and some history of how we got here as well as some reminiscing on how The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast and Youth Ministry Booster started.
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Follower: Becoming More than Just a Fan of Jesus by Kyle Idleman
A Short Guide to Groups: The Art of Leading Community by Jared Musgrove...2023-10-0551 min
Youth Ministry BoosterNumbers Do Matter In Youth MinistrySend us a textDon't believe the lie. Numbers do matter, we just need better ones! 2022 was a year of great consistency and we want to share what we have learned about healthy and better numbers for all of us! It's another episode of Youth Ministry Booster with Chad Higgins and Zac Workun. In this episode they talk about why numbers actually do matter.They talk about why youth ministry feels like it needs more numbers, and how to find better ones. They discuss importance of getting below the surface of what t...2023-01-1835 minYouth Ministry Booster188: Youth Ministry Booster Is Excited To Expand And This Is Good News For Youth MinistrySend us a textA little less than four years ago Chad Higgins and Zac Workun started a podcast to help youth pastors. The last few weeks have pushed some really exciting developments! This October Lifeway Christian Resources (Nashville, TN) has acquired Youth Ministry Booster to become its primary training vehicle for coaching and equipping youth ministers nationwide.This move enables Youth Ministry Booster to become the premier live video environment for youth ministry training, resourcing, and coaching. We are so excited for this continuing collaboration as youth ministers are matched into cohorts...2019-10-3127 min
Youth Ministry Sherpas: Coast To CoastYMS Episode 51 -- Crossover with Youth Ministry BoosterTwo youth pastors from different churches in the same town develop a friendship. Their relationship is so encouraging to each other that they begin to wonder if perhaps it could also be an encouragement to other youth workers. They decide to start a podcast, which leads to all kinds of cool things, not the least of which is an even deeper friendship and sharpening as youth workers.Sound familiar?Yes, it's our story. But it's also the story of Zac Workun and Chad Higgins from Youth Ministry Booster in Tulsa, OK. About four years ago, Zac and Chad...2019-04-091h 11
Youth Ministry Booster99: Ninety Nine Free Things Every Youth Minister Needs To HaveSend us a textIt's episode 99 time and the team is back with free and nearly free stuff that every youth ministry leader should have or know about. Chad Higgins, Zac Workun, & Kristen Lascola all share their top 3 things and then we have compiled a list of 99 other things that you have just gotta know about or have in your student pastor pocket. Show Notes Here: after9.show/99Get the free 99 things resource guide hereWin $300 books hereSupport the showJoin the community! 2017-09-2745 min