by Brent Aiken | May 16, 2024 | Administration, Cultures, Discipleship, Evangelism, High School, Junior High, Leadership, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Creating a Family Culture with Carrie Roberts | SMC Podcast | Episode 154 Welcome to this week’s episode where Micah sits down with Carrie Roberts, the Youth Pastor at Connection Church in Pottstown, PA, as they talk about creating a family-type culture in Youth...
by Brent Aiken | Apr 18, 2024 | Administration, Bible, Community, Discipleship, Evangelism, Leadership, Mental Health, New Students, New Youth Pastors, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Spiritual Health, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Training, Vision & Mission, Volunteers, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
The Future of Youth Group with Steve Cullum | SMC Podcast | Episode 150 **THIS IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON 3!** Welcome to this week’s episode where Brent sits down with Steve Callum to talk about the current state of youth groups across the country and...
by Brent Aiken | Apr 3, 2024 | Blog, Coaching, Discipleship, Evangelism, Future Ministry, High School, Leadership, Ministering To Teens, Planning, Schedule, Service, Student Leadership, Student Ministry Team, Youth Ministry Team
Letting Go and Letting Students Lead How many things do you do before, during, and after your youth events? During the week? Throughout the year? How much does it rely on you? As the leader of your youth ministry program, you have many responsibilities. Many...
by Brent Aiken | Mar 28, 2024 | Burnout, Discipleship, Family, Future Ministry, Leadership, Mental Health, New Youth Pastors, Personal Life, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Spiritual Health, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry
Growing Old In Youth Ministry with Brandon Best | SMC Podcast | Episode 147 Welcome to this week’s episode where Brent sits down with Brandon Best to talk about staying in Youth Ministry for the long haul and growing old in the process. They talk about what...
by Brent Aiken | Mar 7, 2024 | Camps, Discipleship, Evangelism, High School, Junior High, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Retreats, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry
The Importance of Camp with Alicen Ohoran | SMC Podcast | Episode 144 Welcome to this week’s episode where Melissa sits down with Alicen Ohoran to talk about the importance of getting kids involved in camp and how it can be a pivotal point to look back on in...
by Brent Aiken | Feb 26, 2024 | Blog, Community, Discipleship, Leadership, Relationships, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry
The Importance of Networking The Importance of Networking Student ministry is more than just leading a group of young individuals; it’s about fostering a community where they can grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially. One crucial aspect of effective...