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Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast014 | Sustainable Ministry Growth: 5 Systems That Will Take Your Ministry Further, Faster - Dr. Tripp AtkinsonTITLE: Sustainable Ministry Growth: 5 Systems That Will Take Your Ministry Further, FasterDESCRIPTION: Ever feel like you need more staff? More volunteers?? More time??? A key competency for next-level ministry leaders is the ability to systematize processes with sustainable health and growth in mind. Effective systems offer an organized framework to streamline your ministry's organizational and ministry activity. Those who systematize well can better manage staffing, volunteer, and resource needs and position themselves for sustained healthy growth. This breakout will explore how to systematize processes in your ministry and will offer invaluable strategies for organizational management and...
2026-03-091h 18
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast013 | Not Just a Girl Thing: God's Invitation Through Feelings - Amanda MejiasTITLE: Not Just a Girl Thing: God's Invitation Through FeelingsDESCRIPTION: Whether it's you, your team, or your teenagers, dealing with big feelings is inevitable in ministry. Cry night at camp, anyone? The issue we often face is how to validate how we feel without allowing feelings to control our hearts and minds. Let's study together how God wants to create ministries that promote authenticity without compromising truth.LEADER: Amanda Mejias, Girls' Brand Specialist, Lifeway Christian Resources, Nashville, TNThis podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, an...
2026-03-0259 min
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast012 | Depression, Anxiety, & the Gospel: How Faith & Mental Health Intersect - Michael BozemanTITLE: Depression, Anxiety, & the Gospel: How Faith & Mental Health IntersectDESCRIPTION: Delve into the profound impact of the gospel on addressing the challenges of depression and anxiety, both individually and in the context of student support. It equips leaders with the necessary guidance to navigate the intersection of faith and mental health, enabling them to provide compassionate and effective support to students in need.LEADER: Michael Bozeman, Director of Church Engagement, Alabama Children's Home, Birmingham, ALThis podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training co...
2026-02-231h 06
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast011 | Creating a Culture & Platform of Evangelism in Student Ministry - Daniel RitchieTITLE: Creating a Culture & Platform of Evangelism in Student MinistryDESCRIPTION: Student ministry is the single greatest harvest ministry in the church today. In the session, we will look at how to communicate the gospel to students, as well as creating a culture of disciple-making disciples in your student ministry.LEADER: Daniel Ritchie, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Raleigh, NCThis podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders fr...
2026-02-1656 min
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast010 | Becoming Who You Are: Student Ministry as a Leadership Lab - Dr. Tony WolfeTITLE: Becoming Who You Are: Student Ministry as a Leadership LabDESCRIPTION: Most student ministers live in the tension between today's ministry and tomorrow's opportunity. Dr. Wolfe reveals five core leadership principles that give meaningful substance to your student ministry today and formative shape to your leadership leverage for the future.LEADER: Dr. Tony Wolfe, Executive Director-Treasurer, South Carolina Baptist Convention, Columbia, SC This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, min...
2026-02-091h 15
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast009 | Developing a Student Ministry that Prays - Dr. Steve McKinionTITLE: Developing a Student Ministry that Prays DESCRIPTION: Students who want to grow in their faith often struggle with their prayer life (their Student Pastor may struggle as well). Dr. McKinion will offer practical steps for helping students learn to be pray-ers and to help build a Student Ministry that prioritizes and incorporates prayer as a central component of a ministry where leaders and students alike value and practice a vibrant prayer life. LEADER: Dr. Steve McKinion, Professor of Theology & Patristic Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC This podcast brings you...
2026-01-211h 12
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast008 | Student Ministry Rookies - Steve ColemanTITLE: Student Ministry Rookies DESCRIPTION: Establish healthy habits in your first three years of ministry with Steve Coleman. LEADER: Steve Coleman, Minister to Youth & Families, FBC Richmond, KY This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don’t have to wait...
2026-01-211h 19
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast007 | Men & Women: Doing Ministry as a Family - Dr. Jamie & Dr. Tara DewTITLE: Men & Women: Doing Ministry as a Family DESCRIPTION: Join Jamie & Tara in this breakout session to learn more about how to do ministry as a family, how to be intentional with your time, and how to shepherd your family’s ministry mindset. LEADERS: Dr. Jamie & Dr. Tara Dew, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Souther...
2026-01-211h 16
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast006 | Helping Middle Schoolers Thrive in a Small/Mid-Sized Church - Chris HargroveTITLE: Helping Middle Schoolers Thrive in a Small/Mid-Sized Church DESCRIPTION: Middle Schoolers! They’re those really small, short kids in your youth group that make you scratch your head. But, no matter how big or small your youth group is, middle school students play a huge role in your ministry. So, lean into their limitless energy and fun, and let’s talk about some practical steps to help middle schoolers thrive in your ministry. LEADER: Chris Hargrove, Managing Editor of Youth Pastor Resources, YM360, Birmingham, AL This podcast brings you the very be...
2026-01-2155 min
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast005 | Engage, Empower, Inspire: Adapting to Every Learner - Matthew & Ashley WilkinsonTITLE: Engage, Empower, Inspire: Adapting to Every Learner DESCRIPTION: In a world that thrives on diversity, understanding and incorporating different learning styles is essential for effective student ministry. Explore practical strategies for identifying and adapting to the unique minds of our students—visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and read/write learners. We'll discuss tools such as learning style inventories, planning templates, and interactives that will empower you to create engaging and impactful lessons. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and encouraging peer interaction, we can enhance spiritual growth and community within our ministries. Join us as we explore how these edu...
2026-01-2150 min
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast004 | Developing a Next Gen Missional Pipeline - George SilerTITLE: Developing A Next Gen Missional Pipeline DESCRIPTION: One of the greatest joys in ministry is watching the next generations grow into spiritual maturity and launch into adult life as ambassadors for Christ and agents of reconciliation. Envision year after year of people sent out from your church to reach lost people with the gospel, start churches, and serve God in careers and places all over the world! Explore the elements and strategies you can put to work as your own plan for a pipeline. LEADER: George Siler, Manager of Packaged Volunteer Trips, International Mission Bo...
2026-01-211h 09
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast003 | Creating a Student Culture that Prioritizes the Bible - Tim KilgoreTITLE: Creating a Student Culture that Prioritizes the Bible DESCRIPTION: Many students seem apathetic towards Bible Study. This session will show practical ways to engage students and create a culture that invites them to be people of the Bible. This will often mean changing the culture of your students and adult leaders. LEADER: Tim Kilgore, Pastor of Families, Central Baptist Waycross, GA & Georgia Baptist Mission Board South Rep This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennes...
2026-01-211h 10
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast002 | 5 Musts Every Minister Needs to Know About Parents - David ReedTITLE: 5 Musts Every Minister Needs to Know About Parents DESCRIPTION: Do you want to build stronger, more effective partnerships with parents? Join us as we look at Five Musts that every minister needs to know about parents. This conference will better equip you with knowledge to better connect with and support parents. LEADER: David Reed, Minister to Students, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pasto...
2026-01-2154 min
Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast001 | Can I Talk About That? - Shane PruittTITLE: Can I Talk About That? How to Approach Cultural Issues with Biblical TruthDESCRIPTION: Do you find it difficult to talk with your students about cultural shifts that push against the gospel? How do you address cultural misconceptions that threaten to cancel anyone with an opposing view? Our culture is dominated by lies that oppose God’s truth. Let’s talk about the best way to approach these cultural issues Biblically.LEADER: Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director, North American Mission Board, Alpharetta, GAThis podcast brings you the very best of Conc...
2026-01-121h 18
Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul PodcastTLH081: Longevity in Youth MinistryWe recently had the opportunity to sit down with Seth Buckley from First Baptist Spartanburg. He's been a youth pastor since 1982 and is still going strong. You'll want to listen to this interview as he gives some quick things he's learned that he believes are keys to longevity.
Long story short, we love talking about longevity, but Seth...
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2019-01-3140 min