Ben and Harry start the episode with guest speaker, Julie Hunter, chat through what family ministries look like in her context in Helena, MT, and then work their way through the "What Now?" of youth graduation season.    Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

Ben and Harry recap the Youth Leader Weekend at YAA. They share laughs, Uno stories, and how important it is to help your church live on Deuteronomy 6.    Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

Ben and Harry chat through some of the numerous types of curricula to choose from. There are subscription-based curriculums, shorter series that run 4-8 weeks or longer, video series, and more! They share some pros & cons of each, how to discern and choose with wisdom, and then give some points for how to develop one yourself for your youth ministry!   Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

Special guest, Ken Castor, joins Harry and Ben in a round of get-to-know-you and talking about the upcoming Youth Leader Weekend. Plus a bonus quick round of 3 areas to help youth grow to hold us over until then!   Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

Harry and Ben chat about the Third Thursday vision for 22024 with special guest, Chris Tweedy.   Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

How do we navigate the turbulent waters of meaningful conversation around volitle topics? Ben and Harry tackle this question and hope to offer some encouragement and guidance on how to have difficult conversations like Jesus did.   Show Notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

We know the challenge of doing in the trench ministry and how sometimes we forget the call to go outside the building walls. Ben and Harry remind us that we are called to people outside the building and share ways to make a difference as we go about our normal day-to-day.   Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

What defines true success? You can't run a race always looking sideways. Ben and Harry share 4 key points to help you process through redefining it.   Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

It can be challenging to find the right volunteers for the youth ministry without coming across as... desperate. Harry and Ben share 4 key points of how to create a volunteer team.   Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

Harry and Ben wrap up their 3-week series on discovering core values. They ask how do to present core values and what do you do with them once you've established them? Ben says that, "Creating core values without living them out is like living with a bazooka without a trigger." So, how do we live them out?   Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

Harry and Ben enter into part 2 of their three-episode discussion on core values. We’ve established that core values are important, but how do you identify and establish them? They share three key steps to establish as well as practical tips for establishing them without having a team and as a team.   Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

Harry and Ben start a three-episode discussion on core values. What are core values? Why are they essential? They share how core values provide the direction of your ministry, the protection of your yes and no, and clarify what you are about. The reality is that we as youth leaders have a limit on ourselves amidst serving a limitless God.   Show notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

Summer’s racing to an end and the back to school season is about to start – how to plan well for re-entry. Harry and Ben ask the question, "How do my fall plans advance our ministry goals and lead our group into the winter and through the school year?"   Show Notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

The last few weeks with your seniors and an entire summer of no-school-ministry ahead, are you ready?   Show Notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.

The holidays are over, the nights are long, emotions are low, how do we lead through a season that is often discouraging.   Show Notes

How do we navigate the busyness and opportunities of the holidays and still lead our students well.   Show Notes   If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcma.com.