27 GIU 2024 · Andrea and Ronald are busy this summer! So we’re off for this week. Blessings on you all! Questions to consider: Do you have any breaks this summer? Have you submitted your vacation time yet?

20 GIU 2024 · Do you need one more event for your summer calendar? Andrea and Ronald have some great events that have been hits for us. We’re here to make some ideas happen for you! Questions to consider:Do you have a favorite summer event?What is the last event you did that was a hit?

13 GIU 2024 · Woohoo! Summer camp is happening! Are you ready for the crazy and awesome experience of camp? I hope so! Andrea and Ronald offer some tips that could save your life. Probably. Questions to consider:What’s your favorite part of camp?How can you help make your camp experience better this year?

6 GIU 2024 · Have you ever gotten an angry parent email or text? How did you handle it? Let’s chat about it! Questions to consider: Who would you talk to if you got a parent email? Could you hold off on responding to a tough text?

30 MAG 2024 · You may be on the road soon! With students! Do you have a plan? We suggest a plan! Questions to consider:What’s your road trip plan?How can you encourage students and leaders?

9 MAG 2024 · The summer can be a CRAZY stressful time for a youth pastor! Do you have a plan to avoid being totally drained at the end of August? Questions to consider:When are you taking vacation this summer?How can you plan times to take smaller breaks during the wild season?

2 MAG 2024 · Summer is nearly upon us! What are you going to do with your students? Andrea and Ronald talk about how to promote and when on this week’s show! Questions to consider: Do you have a plan to promote incoming students with your children’s team? Do you have a hand off planned with your high school team?

25 APR 2024 · Spring can be tough! It may be even tougher for your volunteers! In this quick episode, Ronald shares some tips on how to encourage your team. Questions to consider:What are other ways you can encourage your volunteers? How can you encourage your volunteers today?

12 APR 2024 · Holidays and “off” weeks can be tough! From low attendance to just not being sure how much time and attention to detail you should put into the week students are on Spring Break, Ronald and Andrea share some hot takes on how to plan for the holidays! Questions to consider:How do you handle low attendance youth events?What’s your go to for holiday and “off” weeks of youth ministry?

4 APR 2024 · Giving middle school students a chance to lead will help them own their faith and make a bigger impact on their peers! This week Andrea and Ronald talk about how they saw leadership transform Middle School students and the ministry they were a part of.  Questions to consider: Would you hand a middle school student the microphone? Why do you wait to give away leadership?