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Episode 17: The Deacons Just Don't Understand Mar 08, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 17: The Deacons Just Don't Understand. In this episode Zac and Chad talk about the people who are invested in your ministry but maybe not directly involved. Whether it is that one lady, that cranky usher, the senior adult committee leader, or that one deacon, we have all got people who watch what you the youth ministry leader is doing and what the kids are not doing. What if the issue is not with those people, but with we as youth ministry leaders turning students into products of a youth ministry and not inheritors of the church. Consider the whole and be encouraged this week by fellow ministers that understand that sometimes the lay leaders just don't understand. Follow us on Twitter @after9ministryLike us on Facebook.com/after9ministrySignup for bonus and exclusive #extra9 content @ bit.ly/after9email

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Episode 16: If I Only Had A Better Youth Room Mar 01, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 16: If I Only Had a Better Youth Room? In this episode Zac and Chad talk about youth rooms, cleanliness, and godliness. Does it ever seem like sometimes all you get accused of is making a mess? Does it ever feel like if you just had a better youth room or facility you could get more done? Welcome to the honest discussions and helpful stories about both. Jump into the mess, the beautiful mess of youth ministry, and make sure to get the lights and tidy up when you are done. Signup for bonus and exclusive #extra9 content @ bit.ly/after9email

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Episode 15: Am I The Worst At This? Feb 23, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 15: Am I The Worst At This? In this episode Zac and Chad talk... honestly. Maybe more honestly than they ever have shared before. It's about to get real. In this episode they confess their biggest weakness and "worse-ness" in ministry. They also find ways to encourage each other and hopefully you. Signup for bonus #extra9 content @ bit.ly/after9email

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Episode 14: Why Does No One Read My Newsletter? Feb 16, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 14: Why Does No One Read My Newsletter? In this episode Zac and Chad talk about the difficulties of getting people to read all of those great communications that youth ministers send out to parents, guardians, and students. I mean you worked really hard on that email newsletter and it seems like no one knows when the next event starts or that it even happened. Why does it seem like parents can keep track of four sport schedules, school and fantasy football but never be in the know about the church calendar? Mass communication is so tough, because it requires so much diligence and so important because it communicates purpose.They also discuss Valentine's day cards, love, and romance. Signup for bonus #extra9 content @ bit.ly/after9email

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Episode 13 What Just Happened At My Weekend Event? Feb 09, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 13: What Just Happened At My Weekend Event? In this episode Zac and Chad talk shop after a busy winter retreat or DNOW weekend. If you have ever had the "event comedown" or "DNOW hangover" then this episode is for you. All of that ministry, all of those good times, all of those pastoral moments, might be leaving you feel low or wondering. Never fear, Chad and Zac are here to give you some good guiding questions to help in your evaluative process.First of all you have gotta know that your purpose starts with your planning. Wherever you are, check where you started. 1.Was your main priority your purpose? 2.Was the purpose of your event able to be taught and caught? 3.Did you meet students where they are at? 4.Should you do this event again?Also, be prepared for Chad's middle school boy impression. It's delightful. #colton #wheresmybible?

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Episode 12: Why Does No One Want To Help Me? Feb 02, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 12: Why Does No One Want To Help Me? In this episode Zac and Chad talk honestly about the volunteer leaders that are vital to our ministry. Somedays it seems like an impossible task, other days it feels like no one cares like you think that they should care, but any time you are ministering to youth you need the help of trustworthy volunteers. The real questions are how to find them, how to keep them, and how to lead them. If you are a youth leader (paid or volunteer) you know you need more help, listen to this episode and get encouraged.

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Episode 11: Where Can I Find Some Rest? Jan 26, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 11: Where Can I Find Some Rest? In this episode Zac and Chad lament the times that rest seems so hard to find. It's like a lost friend you are praying that will call you back. They also will have you rolling with laughter as Chad shares about his truck's "gittin' stick," starlight mints, and social media hunger games. Important reminder friends, Compassion is a resource, don't run out of ministerial fuel before you hit empty. We hope this hour of humor and honest sincerely help. #FindRest with #after9

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Episode 10: Do I Have Any Friends In This? Jan 20, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 10: Do I Have Any Friends In This? In this episode Zac and Chad share the stories about the kinds of youth ministry friends you should be fostering and the kinds of friends you should be seeking out. They also share an oral history of how #uthmin came to be presently understood in their home state. If it is true that youth ministry is more established than ever, then now it is more important than ever to have a healthy network of #uthmin friends. Zac and Chad want to hear from the community tag a pic w/ #after9 and show us you hanging out with your supportive #uthmin network. Your next #ChalupaSpike is on us!

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Episode 9: Is This The Night I Quit? Jan 12, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 9: Is This the Night I Quit? In this episode Zac and Chad share the nights that they almost quit youth ministry. These are heartfelt, gut-level honest stories of ministers who quit, almost quit, and in doing so found better reasons and better versions of their pastoral selves. If you would like to share your #almostquit story with @after9ministry please email us at almostquit@after9ministry.com or visit www.after9ministry.com and leave us a speakpipe voice mail message.

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Episode 8 Did My Student Just Betray Me? Jan 05, 2016

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Welcome to After9 Episode 8: Did My Student Just Betray Me? In this episode Zac and Chad talk about the ways in which it can feel like students in your ministry can negate, derail, and betray you from your call. Ever had a week where you felt like the student you cared the most about you went Judas on you? Then this episode is for you. Take heart friend, your vocational call is not determined by your student's love of you.

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