In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James hosts experienced youth and children's ministry advisors Chris Jones, Josh Ord, Megan Gates, and Di Lucas for the second half of their Q&A session. They tackle current issues such as the impact of new social media legislation in Australia on youth ministries, effective strategies for welcoming newcomers, and ways to integrate youth into church families. The discussion also covers approaches to encouraging Bible reading among youth, strategies for small kids' ministries, and best practices for preparing youth for baptism and confirmation. The group emphasizes the importance of creating intentional cultures within youth groups, leveraging relationships for deeper discipleship, and utilizing digital tools like audio Bibles. Each advisor brings valuable insights from their extensive experience, offering practical solutions and innovative ideas for youth and children's ministries.
House Conference | Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th August - ***Early Bird Closes On the 30th of May***
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to House Conference 2025
00:13 Exploring Sacrificial Discipleship
01:44 Introducing TMT: Training Ministry Teams
02:22 New Developments in TMT
03:34 Effective Ministry Podcast: Q&A Session
04:33 Discussing New Social Media Legislation
13:52 Creative Uses of Social Media in Ministry
18:27 Welcoming Newcomers to Youth Ministry
21:13 Investing in Youth and Children's Ministry
24:12 Starting a Youth Group from Scratch
28:03 Collaborating with Other Youth Groups
29:37 Integrating Youth Ministry with the Broader Church
32:18 Discipling Teens Focused on Social Aspects
37:50 Encouraging Bible Reading Among Teens
40:39 Effective Discipleship Strategies
46:36 Preparing Youth for Baptism and Confirmation
51:11 Connecting Youth to Church Families
52:42 Building Momentum in Small Kids Ministries
56:43 Final Thoughts and Reflections