Does calendar planning in your church feel like Squid Games? Everyone competing and conniving to get rooms or the church van? In this episode I'm going to show you how to collaborate with other ministries in the church to avoid The Big 3 and, maybe, keep your job a little longer. Links to all the stuff below. Listen to the first episode in the Befo…

It's getting towards the end of the year and if you are thinking about your 2025 calendar, stop it, until you've listened to this episode. Why? Because I want you to 1) not make the mistakes I've made 2) not make the mistakes you made in 2024 3) ask the question that will help you fulfill the goals God has put on your heart for your youth ministry.…

I don't know what kind of year you have had, but today's episode is here to remind you it's going to be ok. I hope this episode reminds you that you are loved and you are more than just a youth pastor, you're a child of God. Blessed Family Recovery Summithttps://www.blessedfamily.link/disciplePurchase youth ministry resources and support the podcas…

Funny how a month like Pastor Appreciation Month can make so many people, especially youth pastors, feel so unappreciated. If this month has you feeling down or left out, I have an encouraging word for you. Don't skip this episode. If you'd like to support the podcast, check out my storehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/…

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend with students? I hate to break it to you but in this episode I'm going to share with you how little time that is when you look at the big picture. I'm also going to share with you how you can maximize that time with students so you can have a greater impact towards them becoming life time follower…

What's your POV, point of view, about youth ministry? Do you have one? Do you need one? That's what this episode is all about. So, grab some coffee and I'll tell you my POV on the most over rated college team for the past 30+ years, the greatest game ever created and the best fast food hamburger you can shove in your mouth. Unpopular: Gideon Free L…

Jesus is a pop culture icon who has been coopted in movies, plays, music, book, etc. but often the Jesus that is portrayed is the the Jesus from scripture. In this episode I share four reason the real Jesus is so unpopular and why we need to teach our students to do the same. Sign up for my newsletter and receive week 1 of my new message series Unp…

Which best describes your youth ministry, Hippos or Honeybees? Before you answer that question, listen to this episode because I think you'll want to be one more than the other. Pre-Order Dave's Book here https://www.davecoryell.com/Connect with DaveWebsite ceworks.faithE-mail dcoryell@ceworks.faithInstagram @dave_coryellVisit the Disciple Project …

Are you about to re-launch your youth ministry? Are you thinking about re-launching your youth ministry? Don't do it until you've heard this 9 question checklist, it'll save you time and misery.Bringing Back The Dead: 4 Week Series on Martyrdom (All Saints Day)https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/OJsXFour Week Series: Unpopularhttps://youthminre…

Welcome to my first replay. With the passing of my mother-in-law and having preached her funeral this week, I just had a hard time putting on my happy face. So, please enjoy this episode until next week. Your prayers for our family are appreciated.The Disciple Project Outreach Manualhttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozPDiscipleship Bundleht…

I am a football fan. I love watching college and pro football and what I love about it most is that it teaches me a lot out ministry. In today's episode I talk about Tua Tagovailoa and his reflection on the difference between his previous coach and his current coach and which of them caused him harm and which brought the best our of him.Back To Sch…

Put your seat belts on and ready to be encouraged like never before! My guest today is Samuel Rodriguez, the lead pastor of New Season church and serves as president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. CNN and Fox News have named him “the leader of the Hispanic Evangelical movement,” and Time magazine nominated him as one of t…

If you want to hear some great advice for moms and their middle school daughters, you've come to the right place. This mom and daughter duo of Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney have written a fantastic book called Meet Me In The Middle written specifically for moms and their middle and early high school daughters and designed to assist them i…

Is a good thing. That's right, that chip on your shoulder can benefit you, if it's internalized. In this episode I want to motivate and inspire you to take that "I'll show you" mentality and use it to defeat the real enemy holding you back. If you're interested in the Back To School Super Bundle (and supporting the show) check out what you receive.…

Geek culture did not end with Avengers End Game. Shocker, right? Geek culture is alive and well and some of your kids are neck deep in it but some of them are also drowning it and need someone to throw them a life preserver. That's you, you're the someone and my guests, Dallas and Celeste are here to assist. The know Geek Culture and how to reach t…

Senior Graduation deplete your youth group? Been there, doing that. In this episode I have some tips and some encouragement for you that will help you see the hidden opportunities this moment.Back To School Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJFollow me on IG @thedprojectAutor: Paul Turner

If this is your first summer taking students to camp, this episode is for you. If this is your 200th time, like me, taking your kids to camp, this is for you too. In this episode I share my 4 days at camp and what I learned and what I could do better. I hope this episode inspires and equips you to have the best week of camp, ever! Last Chance: The …

It's mid-year, are things going the way you wanted or expected? I hope so, but if it's not, don't lose hope, God is meeting you at the halfway point. Join me as I share 4 questions I've been asking myself and may they will be of value to you as well.Here's the link to my new book The ABC's of Youth Ministry and the free $70 Fall Bundle.https://yout…

Ministry often feels like mountain climbing, filled with both treachery and wonder, but there's always the nagging question, "Am I climbing the right mountain?". I today's episode I want to encourage you to reflect on the current mountain you're climbing and to inspire you to ask hard questions before you seek new summits. The ABC's of Youth Minist…

With the recent news of several pastors stepping away from the churches, I thought I would offer an encouragement and a warning to those who are in the ministry. No judgement, just a reflection. Fall Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgxI'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojectwww.facebook.com/paulwturnerwww.thediscipleprojec…

Team building is one of the most important skills to have as a leader. In this episode I share 5 keys to effective team building from the King of Judah, Uzziah and 1 warning. If you learn to build teams you can build a successful youth ministry. Fall Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgxMy Youth Ministry Playbookhttps://youthminresou…

What superpower did you wish you had as a kid? For me, it was X-Ray Vision. In this episode I share why this is the superpower every youth pastor needs. Support the podcast by shopping in the YM storeSummer Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwuccFall Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgxSign up for the Youth Ministry Rou…

In today's episode I talk with Hollywood Insider Chevonne O’Shaughnessy Co-Founder and President of American Cinema who has produced over 75 Christian and faith based films. Download The Youth Pastor's Guide To Movieshttps://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/aa0e7c8afcAmerican Cinemahttps://americancinemainspires.com/ACI on the G0 / @acionthego…

Have you ever launched a youth ministry program and had it fail, way beyond your expectation? I have a cure for that, it's called re-framing your expectations with failure being the point. In this episode I share my experience with 30 years of crash testing youth ministries. Youth Pastor's Guide To Gold Medal Growthhttps://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page…

Another great episode with my students. These episodes are not meant to be deep theological talks, rather they are short ways my students can share their thoughts about todays topics in a different way. Join me tonight over on my Youtube Channel, live, at 8pm Central as I share 10 Ways To Make Your Summer Pop.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttE…

How often do you find yourself in a thunderstorm without an umbrella? Checking the weather before leaving the house is a proactive move to stay out of the storm. Likewise, there are proactive practices that can keep you out of spiritual and ministry storms, and in this episode, I'll share 9 of them.Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl…

This is our third youth podcast and our students keep stepping up to talk about the things they suggest. This week it's graduation, slang words and summer. They have thoughts.I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojectwww.facebook.com/paulwturnerwww.thediscipleproject.netYouth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresourcesCustom Youth M…

How well do think you prepared this class of graduates for what's next? If you're wishing you had a better process for preparing your seniors for their college environment, we all feel that way and in today's episode my friend Tommy McGregor breaks down what the process can look like for next year. The Youth Pastor's Guide To Gold Medal Growthhttps…

Our youth wanted to do another episode of Unscripted, so here it is and if you have not heard episode one, you can check it out here https://tinyurl.com/4z25s4tcI'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojectwww.facebook.com/paulwturnerwww.thediscipleproject.netYouth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresourcesCustom Youth Ministry Resour…

Just because we have a vision, doesn't mean we're entitled to it. In fact, I would say a vision isn't about us at all. In today's short episode I share some ideas about vision, take them for what they're worth and if their for you receive them and if not, let them lie. When you're done listening to this episode, listen to my students thoughts on to…

And now for something I promised my students a while ago, their chance to be on the podcast. We gathered right after youth and chatted a few minutes about topics they drew from my hand.I'd love your thoughts, is this something you'd like more of, drop me a note at thediscipleproject@gmail.comAutor: Paul Turner

We all have bad habits but, if you're a youth pastor, these 13 bad habits will be a roadblock to your personal and ministry success and you should run from them like a rabid bear is chasing you. Links to all things mentioned down below.Global Leadership Summit: Next Gen Experiencehttps://tinyurl.com/y7up878r Use Referral Code SMT24NXTGENGlobal Lead…

Do you want to share deeper spiritual truth with students when it comes to things like sin or intentional spiritual growth but you feel like you don't have THAT kind of relationship with them, yet?No worries, in this episode I have a 3 part strategy for ministering to student you don't yet have permission to actively disciple.4 Questions Jesus Stil…

Youth Ministry is push and pull and in this episode I want to tell you how to pull in the right kids who are meant to connect with your youth ministry and why pushing events could be defeating that purpose.4 Questions Jesus Still Askshttps://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ddf47adb05I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojectwww.facebook.com/paulwt…

Youth Pastors, do you ever feel like you're Godzilla caught between a multi-headed "monster" called A Committee and a flying "monster" called Pastor who both want different things from you? You could slink into the water and hide or you could listen to this episode and get 8 boss battle tips to resolving this conflict.Send your YM question to thedi…

Short episode today; not because I didn't have anything to talk about but because the Lord laid this on my heart. Enjoy this brief devotion/encouragement. Have a great an uneventful week.I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojectwww.facebook.com/paulwturnerwww.thediscipleproject.netYouth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresourcesCu…

What do red napkins and BBQ have to do with retaining new guests in your youth ministry? You might surprised. In this episode I share power principles of student retention you can emulate in your ministry and shut down that revolving door.Want to talk about how you can retain more students and build a successful youth ministry? Send me a message fo…

If you and your pastor cannot agree on this word, it's going to be a long season, for both of you. What is that word? It is the word, success. In this episode I break down how many pastors and youth pastors define the word success and how to expand the word to include biblical milestones. Tribes Outreach Programhttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com…

How safe is your youth ministry? Is it at risk of imploding because certain practices are not in place? And what are those practices? That's what my guest Lori Morrison and I are going to talk about today so you can create a safe place for your students. Lori's Website https://theunlovelytruth.com/The Unlovely Truth Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.co…

Are you a new youth pastor wanting to build a successful youth ministry? These questions for you. Are you a veteran youth pastor, these are questions you may need to revisit. Grab a pen and your journal and say a little pray asking God to give you insight into answers to these 12 questions. The Youth Pastors Guide To March Madnesshttps://tinyurl.co…

Have you noticed your students not hanging out their friends in person as much? There's a reason for that. In this episode I will reading portions of an article from the Atlantic entitled Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out and why teens are the most impacted by this social aloneness and what we as Youth Pastor can do about it. The Atlantic …

Are you discouraged? Feeling a little sorry for yourself? Today I share a story of a day when I felt both of these things and how God surprised me with an experience I'll never forget. I hope it encourages you. Easter/Lent Bundlehttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJblI'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojectwww.facebook.com/paulwturne…

Dean and Emily Hartsell are missionaries to West Africa and they want to help you master your youth group mission trip. To find out more about their mission visit them at https://s1.ag.org/hartsellsinafricaValentines Meeting Bundle: Heart Condition Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/2xv8hvjcStore: https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/abntmDean and E…

We didn't get into ministry for the money but for the mission, but that does not mean we shouldn't be paid a fair wage. Today I am speaking with Dan Navarra about the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Report and offer you some tips on how to increase your chances of getting a raise. Download the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Surveyhttp://tinyurl.com/…

Do you need a miracle? You've come to the right place because Pastor Matt Brown and I talk about the miracles he's seen, offers some great insight to understanding the nature of miracles and shares the most epic youth ministry fail I've ever heard and it was a miracle he didn't get fired. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Orde…

Don't launch your small groups until you've listened to my interview with Adam Erlichman author of Group Leader Training: A Biblical Manual For Small Group Leaders and Teachers in the local Church.My Youth Ministry Playbookhttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmraAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Get Adam's bookhttps://amz…

Wednesday is coming and you still don't know what you're going to share, what can you do? Yes, I assume you'll be praying but is there anything else you can do in conjunction with your prayers? I believe there is and in this episode I give you nine ideas that might shake some thing loose. This episode is brought to you by The Disciple Project Store…

If you're having trouble building a "we're in this together" culture, this episode is going to take a burden of your back but it's also going to make accountable to what you're supposed to do in order to build a winning culture in your youth ministry. Got Problems? You Need a Plan. Get the new 2024 My Youth Ministry Playbook and start building a su…

What will it take to achieve your goals, ministry or personal, in 2024? First, it will take is clarity, a clear picture of what your goal(s) look like. In this episode I'll share the most important way you can get clarity so you can move forward to achieving the goals God has put on your heart.Squad Goalshttps://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/FUpL…

The illustrations in The Mask, done by Shawn K. Carson, are great. Merry Christmas! I am an Amazon Affiliate so if you'd like to purchase the book for yourself, I will receive some compensation. Here's a link https://amzn.to/48umn7AAutor: Paul Turner