In this episode, Jeremy and Sid discuss how to coach other small group leaders in both informal and formal settings. They emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of teachability and asking questions to spark curiosity and learning. They also suggest defining a fixed time for coaching sessions and setting clear expectations for the coaching relationship. The hosts encourage veteran small group leaders to take on the role of coaching and supporting younger leaders, recognizing the impact they can have on the next generation.   Check out the Next Steps Awards from Power to Change - S ..read more

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition   Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community   Takeaways Youth workers have the power to shape the future of their students by speaking truth and providing a vision for their lives. Youth workers should see themselves as conduits of truth, communicating the messages of Jesus and helping students discover their unique gifts and potential. There is a hesitation among youth workers to exercise their influence due to fear of getting it wrong or pushing stu ..read more

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition   Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community   ..read more

Looking for the Coalition? Details are available at youthworker.community/coalition   We’re coming to Ontario! Join us February 24, 2024 at Today’s Teens Conference   Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca   March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East   Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community ..read more

Learn more about Meisha at the following links:   Hey Meisha! Her Instagram My Single Story A special thanks to our partners and sponsors that make this podcast possible…   Christar is a global missions organization that cares deeply about your ministry to the next generation here in our country. So whether it’s leveraging their wisdom to craft ethical mission trips or connecting with them to catch a vision for what God is doing in hard to reach places, your ministry should connect with our friends at Christar.   Trinity Western University has been a long time supporter of the Y ..read more

A special thanks to our partners and sponsors that make this podcast possible…   The Chosen is is the first-ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. The series allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew Him. Check out the season 4 trailer here and then see if it’s showing in a theatre nearby.   Are you a youth pastor? You should join us for the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit! We’ll be in Ontario in the year and you can find more information at youthpastorsummit.ca   March 5-7, 2024 - Canadian Youth Pastor Summit East   You are invited to the YWC Confere ..read more

Sid and Jeremy mentioned a few platforms such as… https://groupme.com/ https://www.whatsapp.com/download https://discord.com/ https://www.messenger.com/   A special thanks to our partners and sponsors that make this podcast possible…   Rocky Mountain College is one of partners for the Coalition and we’ve loved helping dozens of youth workers get their Bachelor’s degree through this partnership. Not only that, but Rocky actually offers a free Intro To The Bible course that you can sign up for at this link. Check it out with your other team members or even your students!   The Bil ..read more

A special thanks to our partners and sponsors that make this podcast possible…   Millar College of the Bible are developing passionate, relevant servants of Jesus Christ who are shaped by the entire Scriptures. Whether it’s a gap year or a full degree, you should familiarize yourself with Millar. They’ll root your students deeply into the Scriptures with a love for Christ.   Teen Street are such helpful partners in this season and you should check out their Out of the Box discipleship event – it’s a toolkit designed to help you run a great retreat for your students.   You are in ..read more

A special thanks to our partners and sponsors that make this podcast possible… Do you know someone who is thinking about ministry?   The Way College is a 4-year accredited program for people who want to pursue a future in ministry. The program is designed to go deep theologically and also equip you practically for on-the-ground local church ministry.   Launched by Jason Ballard from the Alpha Youth Series and the team at The Way Church in Vancouver, this is a wonderful option for you or your students. If you want to know more, visit thewaycollege.ca Change Conference (from Youth For ..read more

No matter where you fall on your church's organizational chart, we believe that this conversation with Ebonie around thoughtful discipleship in the youth space will serve you. In their time together, Ebonie and Jason explore how the church can play a vital role in nurturing a Jesus-centered joy among young people. They also touch on topics like contextual spiritual formation for the next-generation and adopting a “whole church” vision for youth discipleship within a community. Ebonie also courageously shares her deeply moving and inspirational journey of discovering Jesus. We hope you enjoy th ..read more