In Episode 106, at its root, youth ministry is a social endeavor. To help children flourish, adults in the church who love them as they are must be present in their lives. When it comes to creating a church that embraces youth as full members, the senior pastor has a critical role to play.

Rather than representing the church of the future, today's youth represent the church of the here and now. Senior pastors may lead the way and urge other pastors to incorporate youth as full members of the church. There are occasions when a senior pastor simply says, "Yes, you can."

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro [00:00]

Tip #1: Your Walk is More Important than Your Service [05:13]

Tip #2: Your Personal Maturity is More Important than Your Popularity [08:03]

Tip #3: Church is More Important than Youth Groups [09:59]

Tip #4: Other People's Kids over Everything Else [12:32]

Tip #5: Parents are Equally Important with the Kids and the Students [14:57]

Tip #6: Go After the Introverts [17:33]

Tip #7: Go After the Unsaved Students [19:45]

Tip #8: Stick Around [21:18]

Outro [22:28]

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

About Our Host:

 Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

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