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In episode 157 Chad sits down with youth ministry director Angela Amerine to talk about falling into the calling and restoring the joy in youth ministry. The insight that she shares is timely for a season of ministry so cluttered with opportunities and distractions.
About Angela Amerine: I have been serving in Student Ministries for 14 years in Inner city and suburban settings, in small and large group contexts. I currently serves as the Student Ministries Program Coordinator at Kentwood Community Church in the greater Grand Rapids Michigan area. I met my incredible husband Jared while serving as a youth pastor, and as of this month we have been married for 12 years! I am the mom to 2 amazing kids who I homeschool in my “free time”. I did my undergraduate work in Elementary Education at Spring Arbor University, and graduate work in Worship Leadership at Azusa Pacific University. Leading worship, raising up adult and student leaders, and coming up with creative ways to reach students for Jesus are some of my favorite things about what I get to do on a daily basis!
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Key Takeaway: The best thing you could ever do is be dependent on the Lord
In this episode Chad interview Chelsea Peddecord and the insights fly! Youth pastor hear the words of truth from one of your own because this short interview is very potent!
Chelsea Peddecord grew up in Rockwall, TX and fell in love with youth ministry due to her own awesome youth ministry experience! She did her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University and studied Sociology with an emphasis on Social Services. Chelsea is the high school pastor at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, TX. This year she will finish up her Masters of Theological Studies at SMU, pony up! Talk to her about Hogwarts, dogs, your enneagram number, the book of Leviticus, or Oklahoma State football.
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Key Takeaway: Start with humility not arrogance. You will have less resentment for what decisions get made.
In this 9th installment of the #WomenInYM emphasis Chad chats with fellow podcaster and youth minister Arielle Williford. This interview is so encouraging for women who lead in youth and for all of those who know the special blessing and challenge of leading youth ministry in small towns or rural areas. Check this warm and helpful episode filled with baby-coos. Thanks Arielle!
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Key Takeaway: Stop trying to fit the mold, be who God created you to be
In our 8th installment of #WomenInYM Chad chats with longtime Youth Ministry Booster member Cheryl Johnson. She's rad, witty, honest, loves tigers, and is totally Canadian (sorrie Cheryl!). You are going to be blessed by this one youth ministers. Remember the young women and men out there need to see faithful role models of all types for true encouragement!
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Key Takeaway: Youth Ministry Is Not Your Identity
In our 7th installment of the #womenInYM series Fuller Youth Institute leader, Program Director for Urban Youth Resources, longtime youth ministry director and leader, Irene M. Cho sits down with Chad to talk about the difficult realities of growing up in a faith that seemed unbelievable.
This interview will surely challenge you, bless you, and encourage you youth ministry leader. Thanks Irene!
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Key Takeaway: "How do we help young people get pruney in God’s freedom."
In our 6th installment of the #womenInYM series a new friend Emily Acton stops by. You may recognize her name from the Stuff You Can Use Youth Ministry Facebook Community where she serves as a moderator, but she is also middle school minister (and one that just started in a new church!).
Key Takeaway: Ask questions humbly. Listen closely. Collaborate without an agenda
The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.- Frederick Buechner
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In our fifth installment of women in youth ministry Chad sits down with Becky Gilbert to learn from her years of #YM wisdom and learn that Lockins do affirm youth ministry callings. Lean in as Becky shares the truth of what it means to be called and follow through for the long haul. It is such a needed encouragement. Thanks Becky! Key Takeaway: Guard Your Day Off A lock-in confirmed my calling to youth ministry I swapped my major for youth ministry You can’t top events for building relationships] Even though they are in your youth ministry they are not your kids, have some patience with parents “Remember we are not confronting parents, we are partnering parents” “More doesn’t always lead to better it leads to burn out” “It’s okay to guard your day, it’s okay to have a day off” #teamlockin #firstyear #chai Follow Becky Gilbert on Twitter #WomenInYM Giveaway on Twitter Join The Twitter Conversation For #WomenInYM on Twitter
In the fourth episode in our month-long celebration of Women In Youth Ministry, an Okie and an upstart youth minister Karli Loving shares her story of calling and discovery of God's purpose in her life. She also is keen to remind us all of the most important things. Thanks Karli! Key Takeaway: God calls youth to youth ministry “If you are going to have attention on you it needs to be for the right reason” “He didn’t tell me he called the police after he made the call” “Do not sweat the small stuff, like literally sweating through my t-shirt small stuff” “Your call is the share the gospel with the students in front of you” Follow Karli Loving on Twitter #WomenInYM Giveaway on Twitter Join The Twitter Conversation For #WomenInYM on Twitter
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