Josh GriffinMore PostsPOLL: Youth Ministry Degree
Do you have a youth ministry degree? There are MANY roads to youth ministry though I am curious what was your formal education path (if any). As for me, I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from a Bible college. How about you? Vote now!
Also, if you’re interested in getting a youth ministry certificate, check out Youthsphere from Point Loma – a cool online way to get some official training and a piece of paper for your wall at the end. Use promo code MTDB to get 10% off today!
JG
Josh GriffinMore PostsPOLL: The Perfect Series Length
This week’s poll question comes from Ronald Long: What is the perfect length for a youth group teaching series? Would love to know your answer on an objective level, obviously the answer could vary greatly based on calendar, schedule and particular topic. In our ministry, we’ve recently been in the 3-week range right now – curious to what you think is best, too. Vote now!
JG
Josh GriffinMore PostsPOLL: How Were You Called to Youth Ministry?
Was talking to a youth worker this week about how I was personally called to youth ministry – and thought I would ask you to vote in today’s poll with the answer to how you were, too. If your experiences was one of the choices above select it and vote now – if not, tell us your experience in the comments!
JG
Josh GriffinMore PostsPOLL: Youth Group Volunteer Meetings
This week’s poll question comes from Steven (from GentoGenYM) and asks about how often you meet up with your volunteer team. There are lots of different strategies to this – I’ve heard people meeting every week before youth group to as little as once a year.
In my current ministry setting we’ve moved away from the formal meetings every month to quarterly, to now maybe 3 times a year. In between we make sure to stay in regular contact with our team and pour into those that need more coaching over meals or coffee. Vote now!
JG
Josh GriffinMore PostsPOLL: Youth Ministry Lifer
Last week’s short post about being a youth ministry “lifer” (Read it here: Who Cares If You Are a Youth Ministry Lifer?) – filled my inbox with comments and obviously struck a chord (both positively and negatively) with many people. Thought I would ask a follow-up post this week and see where you stand. Pick the phrase above that best describes you – vote now!
JG
Josh GriffinMore PostsPOLL: When and Where Your Small Groups Meet
Andrew suggested this week’s poll question: when and where do your small groups meet? Would love to know what you’re doing and help others get an idea about what’s out there, too! In my current ministry we have small groups during the week, unattached to a program. How about you? Vote now!
JG
Josh GriffinMore PostsPOLL: 2012 – Good, Bad or Ugly?
Would love to know what you thought about 2012 in your life – was it good, bad or ugly? Vote in today’s poll!
JG
Josh GriffinMore PostsPOLL: Goals for 2013
I was spending a little time today think about some goals I’d like to set for 2013 – and thought I would ask how far along you are in the same. I’m thinking specifically about goals for our youth ministry and goals for me as a husband/father. If you don’t have plans – take some time to make some today – after you vote!
JG
Josh Griffin has been in youth ministry for 16+ years in a small church and a big church. He currently serves as the High School Pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. [read more]
Geoff Stewart serves the Jr / Sr High School Pastor at Peace Portal Alliance Church in Surrey B.C.
Chris Wesley serves as the Director of Student Ministry at Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland.
Colton Harker serves with Josh at Saddleback Church. He is currently in his second year in youth ministry.
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