Podcast

TLH061: Secrets to Effectively Communicating with Teenagers

Chad Poe joins the Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast this week to talk about effectively communicating with teenagers.  Chad brings a ton of knowledge to the table this week all while keeping you laughing. In this episode we cover what it takes to really communicate well, what it is really like to be a full-time…

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TLH060: Youth Ministry Interns 101

This week we’re diving into the subject of youth ministry interns.  Maybe you have an intern or a few interns, but just don’t know what to do with them.  Maybe you just feel you could be doing better with utilizing your interns.  Well, we’ve got you covered in this week’s episode all about youth ministry…

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TLH059: The Importance of Youth Ministry Networks and Community

The importance of a youth ministry network and community for your longevity can’t be overstated.  Ministry can be a lonely place and having others around you who get where you are and what you’re dealing with can be extremely helpful. So we’re doing a deep dive into networks with why they’re important, do’s and don’t…

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TLH058: Maturing as a Youth Pastor

In this episode Dr. Richard Ross joins us to talk about maturing as a youth pastor. Our primary aim is to help you as a youth pastor stay in youth ministry for the longer haul.  To do this means navigating maturing as a youth pastor. And when it comes to this topic, there’s no one…

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TLH057: Great Resources for Youth Ministry

Great resources for youth ministry can be the difference between an effective youth ministry and a struggling one.  With so many out there is can be difficult to navigate them and find ones that are really helpful. In this episode we’re here to help with some of our top resources that we use in our…

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TLH056: Tips for Getting Organized in Youth Ministry

Getting and staying organized in Youth Ministry can literally be the key to staying put for the longer haul. Since it is so important we’re giving you some practical and helpful tips on getting organized in youth ministry.  For some of us (Chris) organization comes pretty easy.  For others (Jody) it doesn’t. But just because…

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