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The Skit Guys have stood at the top of the Christian Comedy industry for almost two decades, and they have no plans of stopping anytime soon! Today, we sit down with Tommy and Eddie to talk all things Skit Guys - how they got started, why they do what they do, how they balance their busy schedules with their families. And if you stay tuned all the way to the end, you will get a sneak peak at an exciting new endeavor that is coming in the near future! You will laugh and maybe even cry - but we promise you will love every minute of this episode! Enjoy...   Content Timestamps & Resource Links 4:15 About the Skit Guys www.skitguys.com Skit Guys Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/skit-guys-podcast/id197997444?mt=2  6:25 From Comedy to Ministry  9:00 Making It  11:10 Honing a Craft  14:15 Going Secular  17:00 Temptations on the Road  18:40 Family & Saying No  26:40 Non-Negotiables  32:15 Working Too Much  38:00 Skit Guys Movie?  43:35 Best Sellers  46:20 New Stuff   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. The Student Ministry Network is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This ministry and countless like it could not exist without the faithful giving of generous Georgia Baptists to global missions through the Cooperative Program and Mission Georgia. Thank you for your support!   Tags Student Ministry, Student Pastor, Students, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastor, Youth, Next Generation Ministry, Youth Leader, Youth Worker, Christian, Leaders, Ministry, Network

In today's episode, Doug & Brian sit down with Steve Gibbs, a Youth Pastor from Grayson, GA, to discuss discipling teenagers in a new and creative way - apartment ministry! Steve is the Youth Pastor at Berean Bible Church and has discovered an incredibly effective way to serve the community while discipling his students through after school programs for children at local low-income apartment complexes. In our conversation, we will unpack how to get this type of ministry going in your own area - and why you should start it TODAY!     Content Timestamps & Resource Links 06:15 - Community Matters  07:00 - Disciple as Jesus  08:45 - When Opportunities Arise  09:30 - Do Ministry Together  10:30 - Don't be Afraid of Failure  11:20 - Aftereffects in College http://www.lifeway.com/Article/LifeWay-Research-finds-reasons-18-to-22-year-olds-drop-out-of-church http://stickyfaith.org/blog/how-prepared-are-your-students-for-college  13:00 - Find Willingness  17:30 - Preparation  22:30 - Two Wins  23:30 - Evangelism  26:30 - Student Discipleship  29:00 - Get in the Community  30:00 - Resources http://www.youthoutreachunited.com/  32:00 - Christian Learning Centers https://www.clcnetwork.org/  37:00 - Time Investment  38:00 - Connections  41:00 - Student Ministry Office  770-936-5234 Doug, Brian, Cindy, Kimberley  Steve Gibbs Twitter: @campersteve   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. Th

In today's episode, Doug and Brian dive back into the important topic of campus/public school ministry with Stephen Fountain, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Buford, Georgia. Stephen is one of the most effective leaders in the state on building effective ministry relationships with the local schools; truly, what he has accomplished in the Buford community is something to be admired and emulated. We hope you will enjoy and be inspired by this incredible conversation.   Content Timestamps & Resource Links 04:30 - Meet Stephen Fountain 10:05 - Being Present 10:30 - Praying for Ministry 13:00 - Work Ethic 17:00 - Kingdom Focus 20:50 - Present in Tragedy 27:00 - Just Do It 29:25 - Incorporating Your Family 30:45 - Challenges 32:40 - Student Pastor to Pastor 35:10 - Setting Aside Time 39:35 - Calendars 41:30 - Student Pastor versus Pastor Perspective 45:45 - Book Recommendations Amplified Leadership by Dan Reiland   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. The Student Ministry Network is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This ministry and countless like it could not exist without the faithful giving of generous Georgia Baptists to global missions through the Cooperative Program and Mission Georgia. Thank you for your support!   Tags Student Ministry, Student Pastor, Students, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastor, Youth, Next Generation Ministry, Youth Leader, Youth Worker, Christian, Leaders, Ministry, Network

From managing calendars to setting budgets - today is a crash course in how to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of Youth Pastor with both professionalism and effectiveness. Doug and Brian sit down with Chris Trent, veteran Student Pastor from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia, to unpack his new book Consider This. In his book, Chris offers wisdom to new youth pastors that will help them be effective in all the expected and unexpected parts of ministry for the long haul. Without question, this is one of our best episodes yet. We hope you will enjoy every moment!   Content Timestamps & Resource Links 01:25 - Consider This by Chris Trent 06:50 - All About Chris Trent 08:30 - Youth Ministry Calling 10:05 - Marriage and Divorce 12:40 - Protecting Your Spouse and Family 17:15 - Ministry and Time with Kids 18:20 - Family Calendar versus Church Calendar 22:45 - Involving the Family in Ministry 27:50 - Finances and Living Simply 35:10 - Surrounding Yourself 39:55 - Senior Adults 42:40 - Parents of Students 44:10 - Longevity Concerns 47:00 - Relationship with the Pastor 54:50 - Church Budget 58:00 - The Next Book 59:00 – Giveaway (Chris Trent - 770-367-3171)   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. The Student Ministry Network is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This ministry and countless like it could not exist without the faithful giving of generous Georgia Baptists to global missions through the Cooperative Program and Mission Georgia. Thank you for your support!   Tags Student Ministry, Student Pastor, Students, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastor, Youth, Next Generation Ministry, Youth Leader, Youth Worker, Christian, Leaders, Ministry, Network

Part 2 of 2 - Today, we sit down again with Mike Linch to continue our discussion on the importance of community ministry. If you missed the previous episode, be sure to hop back and pickup the discussion there. And trust us, you do not want to miss part 2! For more information on Mike Linch or NorthStar Church, visit www.northstarchurch.org!   Content Timestamps & Resource Links 02:40 - Cobb Schools and the Church 04:55 - If the City Prospers (Jeremiah 29:7) 06:05 - Community Calendar www.northstarchurch.org/community 07:45 - Steps to Teacher Appreciation 11:05 - Bridging Churches to Schools 12:30 - Business Appreciation 14:55 - Business, School, and Church Cooperation 15:50 - Leap Week 17:00 - Undie Sunday/Big Give Sunday 20:30 - Relevant 21:10 - Barriers 26:00 - When You Fail 26:35 - Student Ministry Office 770-936-5234 Doug, Brian, Cindy, or Kimberley   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. The Student Ministry Network is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This ministry and countless like it could not exist without the faithful giving of generous Georgia Baptists to global missions through the Cooperative Program and Mission Georgia. Thank you for your support!   Tags Student Ministry, Student Pastor, Students, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastor, Youth, Next Generation Ministry, Youth Leader, Youth Worker, Christian, Leaders, Ministry, Network

Today, we dive into one of the perennial challenges for churches - engaging the local community! Doug sits down with Mike Linch, pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, Georgia. Mike and his team at NorthStar have intentionally invested in the schools, public services, and municipal leadership of their community with great success. He has some incredible advice for leaders who desire to do the same thing in their towns. For more information on Mike and NorthStar Church, visit www.northstarchurch.org!   Content Timestamps & Resource Links 01:10 - Meet Mike Linch 03:30 - Passion for Community Ministry 04:25 - Linch’s History in Ministry 06:55 - Schools and Communities- Not Your Thing? 08:00 - Where to Start 10:30 - Culture, Not a Program 11:10 - When the Pastor is Not on Board 13:40 - Commitment to Community 16:25 - Salvation and a Cinnamon Roll 19:00 - Leveraging Facilities to Build Bridges Irresistible Influence by Robert Lewis 22:25 - Costs of Leveraging Facilities 25:25 - Spiritual Gifts in Community Ministry 25:55 - Ministry to School Principals 29:50 - Steps to Beginning School Ministry 31:30 - The Key: Start! 32:20 - Manpower as a Community Resource   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. The Student Ministry Network is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This ministry and countless like it could not exist without the faithful giving of generous Georgia Baptists to global missions through the Cooperative Program and Mission Georgia. Thank you for your support!   Tags Student Ministry, Student Pastor, Students, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastor, Youth, Next Generation Ministry, Youth Leader, Youth Worker, Christian, Leaders, Ministry, Network

The world is coming to Atlanta! In fact, it is already here. In today's episode, Doug and Brian sit down with Dr. Jerry Baker to discuss the growing diversity of people and language groups in the Metro-Atlanta area. Most importantly, we dive into a discussion on how your church can get involved and minister to these ethnic groups as they seek to assimilate into our culture. Dr. Jerry Baker serves as a State Missionary for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board in the Intercultural Church Planting Office. For more information about Dr. Baker and his ministry, visit www.gabaptist.org.      Content Timestamps & Resource Links 02:45 - International Missions Close to Home 04:50 - Diversity of Georgia Baptists 07:25 - Ministry Needs in Multicultural Populations 08:45 - Notable Ministries 09:30 - How to Get Involved Intercultural Church Planting Office: 770-936-5217      10:30 - Ministering to Refugees 13:15 - Bhutanese Refugees 14:30 - Different Worldviews and the Gospel 16:40 - When You Don't Have a Clue A Beginner's Guide to Crossing Cultures by Patty Lane 18:20 - Volunteering at Dr. Jerry Baker's Ministry 19:45 - English as a Second Language and Youth Programs 21:40 - List of People Groups in Metro Atlanta   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. The Student Ministry Network is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This ministry and countless like it could not exist without the faithful giving of generous Georgia Baptists to global missions through the Cooperative Program and Mission Georgia. Thank you for your support!   Tags Student Ministry, Student Pastor, Students, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastor, Youth, Next Generation Ministry, Youth Lea

One of the most challenging parts of being a youth pastor is working with parents. We know that we need them on board as partners if we are going to effectively disciple teenagers, but getting them on board is much harder than it seems. Today, we sit down with Mitch Norman to discuss the ins and outs of parent ministry. Mitch is the youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Winder, Georgia. Mitch has served in youth ministry for almost a decade, and over the last few years, has really found success in engaging parents in the process. We know you will enjoy this episode of Youth Pastor Recharge!   Content Timestamps & Resource Links 01:30 - Parent Ministry Introduction 03:00 - Meet Mitch 06:45 - Long-Term Partnership with Parents 08:30 - It Doesn’t Happen Overnight - The Growth Process 09:00 - Parent Connection (http://www.fbcwinder.com/parentconnection) 12:40 - Help Parents Adapt to Change 14:30 - Communication is Key (Sustainable Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries) 15:45 - Do Everything with Excellence 17:00 - Just Ask Them – Getting Parent Help 20:00 - Youth Ministry Takes a Village                       (Richard Ross Ministries - http://www.richardaross.com/) 22:00 - Keep a List 24:00 - Encourage Parent Fellowship 29:00 - Resources You Lost Me by David Kinnaman Sustainable Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. The Student Ministry Network is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This ministry and countless like it could not exist without the faithful giving of generous Georgia Baptists to global missions through the Cooperative Program and Mission Georgia. Thank you for your support!

Public schools are one of the greatest mission fields on Earth! Today, we sit down with James Clouse to talk the nuts and bolts of starting a campus ministry to bring Jesus to the masses in local schools. James is the student pastor at Gracewood Baptist Church in Statesboro, Georgia. After attending a training seminar, James was inspired to sit down with the principle of the local high school to get a campus presence started. That was the beginning of a wonderful story that we hope will inspire you to do the same!   Content Timestamps & Resource Links 01:00 - Introducing James, Youth Ministry Pastor at Gracewood 03:00 - Get to Know James 06:40 - Conversations with Principals 07:15 - Shake off Your Expectations 08:00 - Start Small 12:00 - It’s Not Instantaneous  13:30 - Prayer Tips for Campus Ministry 15:30 - Introducing Church to New Students 16:45 - Resistance for a Messy Youth Ministry 21:30 - Attack is Inevitable in Youth Ministry 22:00 - Don’t Be Afraid –  It’s Not Your Power   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. The Student Ministry Network is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This ministry and countless like it could not exist without the faithful giving of generous Georgia Baptists to global missions through the Cooperative Program and Mission Georgia. Thank you for your support!   Tags Student Ministry, Student Pastor, Students, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastor, Youth, Next Generation Ministry, Youth Leader, Youth Worker, Christian, Leaders, Ministry, Network

Welcome to Youth Pastor Recharge! Today, our hosts Doug Couch and Brian Bone explain why they are starting a podcast and what it will be about! Get to know their backgrounds, their roles within the Student Ministry Network, and their hearts for how this podcast can help you become more effective as youth ministry leaders in your context!   Content Timestamps & Resource Links 01:15 - Get to Know Doug Couch 04:30 - Tough Times in Youth Ministry 06:30 - Urban vs. Rural Evangelism 07:00 - Witnessing & God’s Timing – Engel’s Evangelistic Countdown (http://www.internetevangelismday.com/engel-scale.php) 07:40 - Get to Know Brian Bone 08:30 - Revival Potential in Youth Ministry – Christianity Map (http://www.animatedmaps.div.ed.ac.uk/divinity_map/textonly.html) 10:00 - Why Podcast & Why Now? 12:15 - Isolation & Ministry Impact 13:30 - Satan’s Weapons against Youth Pastors 15:00 - Community Ministry Influence 16:15 - Small Church Outreach 18:00 - Podcast Goals   About us! Youth Pastor Recharge is a free training resource brought to you by the Student Ministry Network, a collaborative network of ministry leaders who work with teenagers. We exist to link next generation ministry leaders with the strategies, training, and resources they need to become effective in their calling to reach and disciple teenagers. For more information, visit us online at http://studentministrynetwork.com/ or call 770-936-5234. The Student Ministry Network is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This ministry and countless like it could not exist without the faithful giving of generous Georgia Baptists to global missions through the Cooperative Program and Mission Georgia. Thank you for your support!   Tags Student Ministry, Student Pastor, Students, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastor, Youth, Next Generation Ministry, Youth Leader, Youth Worker, Christian, Leaders, Ministry, Network