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Each week on the SERMONS from Crosspointe Church of Ada Podcast, you will hear teaching from lead pastor Chad Large or a Crosspointe Church of Ada Pastor. Get Practical, relevant, biblical perspectives on topics that matter to you. Visit us at www.crosspointeada.com or download the Crosspointe Church of Ada app to find out more about Crosspointe Chruch of Ada.
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Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast

Jody Livingston: Youth Pastor | Youth Speaker | Youth Ministry Blogger

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Join Jody Livingston, a dedicated Student Pastor with boots-on-the-ground experience, as he guides both new and veteran Youth Ministry leaders toward sustainable success in The Longer Haul podcast. Whether you’re a Youth Pastor, Youth Minister, or a volunteer in Student Ministry, Jody delivers principle-based, practical advice that transcends the typical how-to’s. Each episode is packed with actionable insights to help you foster longevity in your ministry. Delve into topics that bolster you ...
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Brian Aaby, a veteran youth ministry leader now working with Slingshot Group, joins the show today to talk all about finding and landing a youth ministry job. We give practical advice for youth leaders considering a change in ministry roles or transitioning into their first ministry role. Brian stresses the importance of networking, preparing well …
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In this episode, Jody and Shay Osborne discuss the challenges and strategies for effective large church youth ministry. They provide practical insights and advice for navigating the unique dynamics of large church youth ministry. They cover the importance of community and building authentic relationships. Shay shares insights and personal experienc…
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In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Abram Haley joins Jody and they discuss the experiences, challenges, and benefits of working in a multi-campus youth ministry setting. Abram Haley joins us to discuss various topics, including communication challenges, managing teams, handling large-scale events, issues with volunteers and …
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In this episode of the Longer Haul in Youth Ministry, Tommy Burkhart joins Jody on the show to discuss their experiences and insights into working as bi-vocational youth pastors. They dive into the core challenges in bi-vocational youth ministry, such as time management, financial constraints, and balancing expectations. They also discuss the advan…
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast! Today, we’re diving deep into a critical part of youth ministry and addressing the pressing issue of anxiety among teens. Our guest, Brock Morgan, is here to share invaluable insights on this topic. You don’t want to miss it! Brock, author of the book, “The Anxious Teen,” has…
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In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Samm Simmons joins the show to talk all things youth ministry volunteers. In it we talk through recruiting, equipping, retaining, and encouraging youth ministry volunteers. This episode is filled with some practical ideas that you can take and implement into your youth ministry wherever and …
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In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast longtime friends of the show, Zac Workun and Chad Higgins from Lifeway Students and Youth Ministry Booster join us to talk about the changes we’re seeing in youth ministry today. We dive into all kinds of changes and some history of how we got here as well as some reminiscing on how The Long…
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In this episode, I had a great conversation with Eric about what it takes to thrive and survive in youth ministry. We discuss the importance of prioritizing healthy rhythms, celebrating and supporting other youth pastors and churches, developing effective systems, placing a high value on leadership development, and remembering that ministry is not …
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In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, I’m diving back into a list of books that I’m recommending for youth pastors to read. In addition, I give you several tips for selecting the types of books you read. I’m convinced that reading is a discipline everyone who longs to lead better and improve should have—reading challenges you b…
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In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, my wife and I follow up with part two, if you will, of episode 126. We share our journey of raising kids while serving in youth ministry and offer insights on how to navigate the unique challenges of parenting in the “fishbowl” of ministry. We talk about the joys and rewards of serving in y…
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In this episode of the Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, we sit down with four special guests: my kiddos. They share their unique perspective on growing up in youth ministry and how it has impacted their lives. The conversation touches on the joys and challenges of being a youth pastor's kid, navigating faith and family dynamics, and how youth mi…
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Drawing from Numbers 13 (the story of the spies sent into the promised land) Pastor Chad Large looks at the importance of how you see yourself. There will always be mountains that seem unscalable and there will always be giants that look unattainable. Seeing impossible situations as a leader is a constant, but how you see yourself in those seemingl…
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In this episode, Pastor Chad Large recaps topics discussed in previous episodes, including how the fruit of success can get heavy (getting H.E.L.P.) and the necessity of vision. We look at the importance of developing and effectively communicating a vision for your area that furthers the vision of the house. Pastor Chad also explains how help can b…
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In part 2 of our series on vision, Pastor Chad Large explores the importance of vision in Leadership. It takes effort to push beyond the pressures of the present and see a future that is way out in front of you, but that's exactly what great leaders do. Great leaders have the ability to see what others can't; and they have the ability to train and …
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In this episode, Pastor Chad Large looks at the greatest example of leadership: Jesus. Through Jesus' instructions to His disciples in Matthew 28:18 we explore the powerful biblical leadership principle of replication. Jesus taught, trained and developed the individuals He was leading because they would continue the work He started after He was gon…
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In Episode 1 of the Crosspointe Leadership podcast, Pastor Chad Large discusses handling the weight of leadership and responsibility. Any time you see success in an area of your life, the fruit of that success gets heavy. This episode addresses issues that can arise when this happens and how to get H.E.L.P. when you face a weight that's too heavy t…
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It has become a regular occurrence for me. At least once a week I have someone reach out asking if I know of anyone I could recommend for their Youth Pastor search.Sadly, the answer is the same every time these days...no.It seems that nearly everyone is looking to hire a Youth Pastor and the cupboard is bare.So, where have all the Youth Pastors gon…
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We all have it. It's the dreaded "other duties as assigned" disclaimer at the bottom of the job description. So what happens when those "other duties" are design, website, newsletter, social media?Maybe you're great at that, but it is a lot to manage on top of your "real job." Maybe you're not so great and don't know where to start. Or, maybe it's …
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As the old saying goes, "All good things must come to an end." In this episode podcast, we talk about what's ending, why it's ending, and what if anything the future holds for The Longer Haul.As always, thanks for being a part of The Longer Haul and for all you do! We're so thankful to have you as a part of this community.JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!Cli…
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How often do you evaluate your youth ministry? Stop and think for a minute about the last time you sat down, blocked out some time, and REALLY evaluated your youth ministry.Maybe it has been a while or you're not sure how to do it. Maybe you're not sure what to evaluate or why you even should evaluate your youth ministry. Well, have no fear! In thi…
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Longevity in youth ministry definitely requires growing and learning. There's always more to learn and areas to grow. In this episode, we share lessons we're learning, books that we've found helpful, and a few hints at what is ahead.Thanks for listening and for being a part of the longer haul community!JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!Click here to join our …
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Partnering with parents in youth ministry can be a challenge. Depending on what stage of life and ministry you are in, knowing how and where to start can leave you frustrated.Never fear! In today's episode we're diving in with practical advice and tips on how to partner more effectively with parents in your youth ministry.Thanks for listening and f…
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Annnnd we're back!It's been a long summer, and we're excited to be back recording new episodes. In this episode, we give you an update on where we've been, what's ahead, and what things we're currently working on.Thanks for listening and for being a part of the longer haul community.JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Mi…
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It's no secret that youth ministry over the last year and a half has been incredibly difficult. What your ministry will look like after Covid is probably still up in the air. One thing seems to be true for almost everyone, what your youth ministry looks like will largely require rebuilding your youth ministry.On the surface, this can look and feel …
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How do we engage Gen Z? The largest generation we've ever seen certainly brings with it challenges and opportunities.In today's episode, Dr. Tim McKnight joins the show to talk about Engaging Gen Z. There's a lot to learn and this interview is SO good. So grab some coffee, something to take notes with, and enjoy!Links Mentioned:Engaging Gen Z by Dr…
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In our last episode, we gave some helpful thoughts and tips for how to approach your youth ministry as we come out of Covid. Part of this is the reality that for most of us we won't see the same number of students we saw involved in our programs before Covid.But we don't want to be all doom and gloom so in this episode we're talking about, "what if…
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