by Brent Aiken | May 30, 2024 | Family, Marriage, Podcast, Relationships, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry
Spouses in Youth Ministry with Kelcie Pruitt | SMC Podcast | Episode 156 Welcome to this week’s episode where David sits down with his wife, Kelcie Pruitt, as they talk about what it’s like to be married and serve together in Youth Ministry and how being...
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 | Jan 4, 2024 | Church Staff, Family, Future Ministry, New Youth Pastors, Personal Life, Podcast, Retirement, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry
Personal Financial Care with Jim Johnson | SMC Podcast | Episode 135 Welcome to this week’s episode where Brent sits down with Jim Johnson, a Primerica Financial Advisor, to talk about the best ways to prepare for the future with your finances as a Youth Pastor....
by Brent Aiken | Nov 30, 2023 | Administration, Anxiety, Bible, Calendar, Church Staff, Coaching, Discipleship, Evangelism, Family, Groups, High School, Junior High, Leadership, Lessons & Curriculum, Mental Health, New Students, Parent Ministry, Personal Life, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Schedule, Small Groups, Speaking To Groups, Spiritual Health, Student Leadership, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Volunteers, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Things I Wish I Knew Earlier with Brent & David | SMC Podcast | Episode 131 Welcome to this week’s episode where Brent sits down with co-host David Pruitt to talk the week after Thanksgiving about things that they wish they knew earlier in their ministry...
by Brent Aiken | Oct 10, 2023 | Administration, Anxiety, Calendar, Church Staff, Events, Family, Leadership, Mental Health, New Youth Pastors, Personal Life, Planning, Podcast, Schedule, Spiritual Health, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Dealing With Expectations with Zach Wyatt | SMC Podcast | Episode 125 Welcome to this week’s episode where David sits down with Zach Wyatt to talk about the expectations that come up in ministry and how to work through and handle the different things that come...
by Russell Martin | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog, Events, Family, food, High School, Junior High, Meals, New Youth Pastors, Parent Ministry, Planning, Retreats, Training, Volunteers
10 Meal Ideas that Aren’t Pizza Food has a remarkable way of bringing people together, especially in youth group meetings. While it’s true that junior and senior high students have a special affinity for eating, the real magic lies in the connections it...
