by Brent Aiken | Feb 13, 2025 | Calendar, Camps, Events, Mission Trips, Planning, Podcast, Retreats, Student Ministry, Summer, Youth Ministry
Preparing For Summer with Russell and Melissa | SMC Podcast | Episode 191 Welcome to this week’s episode of the podcast where Brent, Russell and Melissa sit down to talk about planning for the upcoming Summer and a few things to think about when it comes to...
by Brent Aiken | Oct 31, 2024 | Administration, Calendar, Camps, Community, Discipleship, Evangelism, Events, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Retreats, Schedule, Student Ministry, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry
Collaborative Youth Ministry with Brett Patterson and Colby Hill | SMC Podcast | Episode 178 Welcome to this weeks episode where David sits down with Brett Patterson and Colby Hill, two youth pastors that are friends and work together in ministry even though they are...
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 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...
by Brent Aiken | Sep 1, 2022 | Camps, Church Staff, Counseling, Evangelism, Events, Foster System, Games, Groups, Leadership, Lessons & Curriculum, Mental Health, Mission Trips, Personal Life, Planning, Podcast, Recap, Relationships, Retreats, Schedule, Special Needs, Spiritual Health, Student Leadership, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Summer Recap | SMC Podcast | Episode 069 It’s time for another recap episode! Come join the conversation as Brent sits down to discuss both his and Russell’s favorite moments of the past 16 guests on the podcast. Come join the conversations that we are...
by Brent Aiken | Aug 25, 2022 | Camps, Creative Ministry, Events, Groups, Planning, Podcast, Retreats, Schedule, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry
Student Learning Camps with Don Marsh | SMC Podcast | Episode 068 When it comes to summer mission trips, they are often an all-in-one package. Some groups will set you up building wheelchair ramps, leading a Vacation Bible School, or any variety of other tasks. You...