Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast
Latest Episodes
TLH126: Growing Up in Youth Ministry: A Youth Pastor’s Kids’ Perspective
In this episode of the Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, we sit down with four special guests: my kiddos. They share their unique perspective on growing up in youth ministry and how it has impacted
TLH125: Where Have All The Youth Pastors Gone?
It has become a regular occurrence for me. At least once a week I have someone reach out asking if I know of anyone I could recommend for their Youth Pastor search. - Sadly, the answer is the same eve
TLH124: When “Other Duties As Assigned” Includes Design
We all have it. It's the dreaded "other duties as assigned" disclaimer at the bottom of the job description. So what happens when those "other duties" are design, website, newsletter, social media? -
TLH123: The End of The Longer Haul?
As the old saying goes, "All good things must come to an end." In this episode podcast, we talk about what's ending, why it's ending, and what if anything the future holds for The Longer Haul. - As al
TLH122: How To, What To, And Why Evaluate Your Youth Ministry
How often do you evaluate your youth ministry? Stop and think for a minute about the last time you sat down, blocked out some time, and REALLY evaluated your youth ministry. - Maybe it has been a whil
TLH121: Growing and Learning
Longevity in youth ministry definitely requires growing and learning. There's always more to learn and areas to grow. In this episode, we share lessons we're learning, books that we've found helpful,
TLH120: Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry
Partnering with parents in youth ministry can be a challenge. Depending on what stage of life and ministry you are in, knowing how and where to start can leave you frustrated. - Never fear! In today's
TLH119: And We’re Back
Annnnd we're back! - It's been a long summer, and we're excited to be back recording new episodes. In this episode, we give you an update on where we've been, what's ahead, and what things we're curre
TLH118: Rebuilding Your Youth Ministry
It's no secret that youth ministry over the last year and a half has been incredibly difficult. What your ministry will look like after Covid is probably still up in the air. One thing seems to be tru
TLH117: Engaging Gen Z
How do we engage Gen Z? The largest generation we've ever seen certainly brings with it challenges and opportunities. - In today's episode, Dr. Tim McKnight joins the show to talk about Engaging Gen Z