Finding rest and counter culture in Chrsitianity w/ Zac Workun from Lifeway. S3 Ep5

In this episode, I talk with Brandon DeMaris, the CEO of the Gold Wolf Experience, a full-service production and event company. They have helped me produce Revive and are passionate about producing great events. In this episode you will find so many bits of gold for any event you might be plannning and find ways to impact the kingdom of God. Events are not everything but they can be a catalyst for the kingdom. 

In this episode, Chad will help us see the importance of impacting people for Christ both in and outside the church. Chad Poe is a Teaching pastor with years of youth ministry experience; he also runs a Cohort that you may want to be a part of. https://throughlinecohort.com/.Join us as Chad shares his experience and wisdom on how to be more effective in our ministries.  As someone not simply called to speak, Chad believes in the importance of relationships and seeks to get to know people when he is away from the stage. Ultimately, Chad hopes to see people moved into a deeper relationship with Christ. In turn, they will live lives of action that impact their world.Check us out on Youtube. https://youtu.be/Cp0WrMD-q1Y

Finding balance is hard in a ministry that can be filled with chaos. In this episode, I talk with Rich Maskelony, a Youth Pastor who also runs a day summer camp every year. We talk sports, ministry, challenges, and ways to thrive. We also discuss ways that you can find balance and peace in ministry. You aren't going to want to miss this one. 

In this episode, we talk about life, ministry, and how we can be more effective. Zac talks about a number of great areas of ministry. You are not going to want to miss out on this and the many things that Lifeway has to offer, including Youth Ministry Booster. Check out him and Chad Higgins on their podcast. 

Join us in this heartfelt discussion on leadership as we explore the power of gratitude in fostering strong team relationships. Juan Martinez and I discuss  personal reflections and experiences that highlight the importance of acknowledging and appreciating team members, ultimately leading to greater commitment and engagement. #Leadership #Gratitude #Teamwork #Appreciation #PersonalGrowth #EngagingConversations #Commitment #TeamBuilding #LeadershipTips #PositiveImpact #YouthMinistry

In this episode Zach and I talk about some really great, really important content, We think its crucial for us as pastors (Youth Pastors and leaders) to connect with other leaders. We talk about the youth leader collective and the conference that they put on. Check out the Southeast Youth Leader Conference  https://thesylc.comCheck out the Youth Leader Collective. https://youthleadercollective.comZach is readingFaith for Exiles by David KinnamenLive No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer

What a great episode, I always love talking to Zac, we talk in this episode about some crucial things for youth workers from rest to culture. We also break down some coffee talk and where ministry is going. Zack is Reading:Being with God by AJ Sherrill The Possibility of Prayer: Finding Stillness with God in a Restless World by John Starke

Rich and I have been friends for a while now, and Rich is in a new role, he works as the youth pastor of a church in the mountians of NC. There he runs one of their biggest yearly ministries. Their Summer daycamp program. In this episode we talk about Rich and his experiences in ministry as well as what its like running a successful day camp ministry. You are going to want to list to this and glean some of Riches wisdom. Rich is reading:The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended by Sheila Wray GregoireRich is listening to: The Holy Post PodcastLeave us a review and share with your friends. 

This week we welcome Bryan Arvelo back on the podcast to talk about what it's like to have been in ministry now for 1 Year.   We talk about finding strengths and weaknesses, managing time well, and finding balance in the business of life and ministry.  Bryan is in a unique role in his pastorate as he is the youth/ associate pastor of over 5 churches. He is speaking in Spanish and although he was raised in a Spanish home but is way more comfortable speaking in English. In every church we work in there are always unique ministry challenges.   God has called you to ministry and equips you for ministry. Be confident in Him and you will excel.Bryan recommends reading:The Power of Ethics: How to make good choices when our culture is on the edge. by  Susan Liautaud We would love it if you could leave us a review. And check out our coming youth rally. You are going to want to bring your students. Join us in Charlotte July 29-30, 2022. www.reviveyouthrally.com Tickets go on sale April 1, 2022 One of our key features of the youth rally is that we also offer breakout sessions for youth pastors and leaders.    

Tom Bump has just released a powerful new book called Valleys over Mountains, yes you heard that right, I even had to double-take when I typed it in. Valleys over Mountains. In this interview, we talk about how the journey through the valleys can be a great and powerful time.  Listen and gain some life-giving advice and guidance for your or for your students.   You can connect with Tom Bump at.https://tombump.comor at https://restoringleaders.orgHe is also the voice behind the Kids Ministry Collective Podcasthttps://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-visqq-11a569bAnd you can find his powerful little book at. https://www.amazon.com/Valleys-Over-Mountains