by Brent Aiken | Mar 25, 2025 | Blog, Calendar
SMC Spring 25 Calendar Template Calendars are essential to letting parents and students know what is happening in your student ministry. Make your Spring easier by using this calendar template freebie! Get Template Here Brent Aiken Author Brent Aiken is the Student...
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 | Jan 9, 2025 | Administration, Calendar, Discipleship, Evangelism, Leadership, Lessons & Curriculum, Mental Health, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Schedule, Spiritual Health, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Managing Disappointment in Ministry with Karis Carstensen | SMC Podcast | Episode 186 Welcome to this weeks episode where David sits down with repeat guest Karis Carstensen to talk about the times when the PLANS for your ministry don’t quite meet expectations...
by Brent Aiken | Dec 26, 2024 | Administration, Burnout, Calendar, Church Staff, Leadership, Mental Health, New Youth Pastors, Personal Life, Planning, Podcast
Christmas Ministry Challenges with Leah Poarch | SMC Podcast | Episode 184 Welcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with Leah Poarch, the children’s pastor at Radiant Life Church in Abilene, Texas, as they talk about the Christmas season and the...
by Brent Aiken | Nov 7, 2024 | Administration, Burnout, Calendar, Church Staff, Community, Curriculum, Discipleship, Evangelism, Events, Future Ministry, Groups, High School, Junior High, Leadership, Lessons & Curriculum, Loneliness, Mental Health, New Youth Pastors, Personal Life, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Schedule, Small Groups, Spiritual Health, Student Ministry, Training, Vision & Mission, Volunteers, Youth Ministry
4 Failures in Leadership with Zac Workun | SMC Podcast | Episode 179 Welcome to this weeks episode where Brent sits down with Zac Workun of Lifeway Students to talk about different failures in youth ministry leadership and how to avoid the pitfalls that can come from...
