Youth Worker Collective

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about drama. Every youth ministry has it, so let's talk about how to deal with it.

This week Chris and Jeremy are talking about money! Learn some new (READ: creative) ways to find funding for your youth ministry.

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about Tik Tok and how you can use it in your Youth Ministry. Get tips on what to do and what to avoid.

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about what leadership in youth ministry can look like, and how different it might be from what's always been the model for most youth groups.

Join Chris and Jeremy for a three-part non-political political series that will hopefully help you talk to teens about the political climate and season we're in. In this episode, we talk about young adults within the church who may be voting for the first time and what you as a youth worker can do to help them navigate that process without influencing their decision directly.

Join Chris and Jeremy for a three-part non-political political series that will hopefully help you talk to teens about the political climate and season we're in. In this episode, we talk about what churches can and can't do when it comes to elections. We also discuss the United Methodist Church's call to being active in the political process.

Join Chris and Jeremy for a three-part non-political political series that will hopefully help you talk to teens about the political climate and season we're in. In this episode, we're talking about John Wesley's three rules for voting.

This week Chris and Jeremy are joined by Alejandra Salemi to talk about her experience at General Conference, the hope she has for the church, and her podcast that blends religion and health, called "Healing Theology." Check out more about Alejandra and her podcast at healingtheology.com

Sometimes things get stale when we never change them. That's why Chris and Jeremy are talking about "blowing up" your youth ministry. How can you change some things up in order to open up opportunities for new things?

This week Chris and Jeremy share what some of the best youth leaders are doing right.

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about conspiracy theories and christianity.

This week we're talking about what it's like dealing with parents of teens. As parents of teens themselves, Chris and Jeremy share a unique perspective on this week's topic.

This week Chris and Jeremy each share their top three youth ministry books that you should have on your bookshelf. Reading List: Helping the Struggling Adolescent: A Guide to Thirty-six Common Problems for Counselors, Pastors, & Youth Workers - https://a.co/d/0iARNhiL To Know as We Are Known: Education as a Spiritual Journey - https://a.co/d/0fhazwRQ Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church - https://a.co/d/0c1x133J The Godbearing Life (Revised Edition) - https://a.co/d/05G5iPmG Taking Theology to Youth Ministry - https://a.co/d/03y2hskm Changing the Game for Generation Alpha: Teaching & Raising Young Children in the 21st Century - https://a.co/d/0dDgZh9B BONUS: Innovating for Love: Joining God's Expedition Through Christian Social Innovation - https://a.co/d/0gWQKCkf

This week Chris and Jeremy wrap up our three-part series on General Conference. In this episode we touch on the major things that came out of General Conference.

This week Chris and Jeremy continue our three-part series about General Conference. In this episode we discuss some of what was voted on and what that means for the church.

This week Chris and Jeremy kick off the first of three episodes about General Conference. In this episode, we talk about what General Conference is and what people can expect to happen at this event.

This week Chris and Jeremy dive a little into generational studies to talk about how different age groups experience and interpret things.

This week Chris gives us a brief history of adolescence in the U.S. since the Industrial Revolution. Link to presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w0ybYagQYeYc5pzjr0T0hDV2Av9NHyE-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112307649728267594145&rtpof=true&sd=true

This week Chris and Jeremy discuss the importance of talking about vocation with young people and the ways to do so.

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the hidden messages in youth group games, and things you should consider when planning games.