http://www.youthministrygarage.comTextrix Solutions WebStudio 3.1.45503.718http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/15/special-discount-from-our-sponsor-leadertreks/"We just set up a special 15% OFF coupon code on LeaderTreks.org for anyone connected to the Youth Ministry Garage. This is an exclusive deal for your YMG team members that gives them 15% OFF their subtotal for every purchase. All you have to do is enter the coupon code YMGARAGE in the coupon code area."sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllBlogWed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/15/special-discount-from-our-sponsor-leadertreks/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/14/question-for-the-community-lengthening-tenure-of-youth-ministers/In January, I just began my Ph.D. in Leadership. I want to focus on the Theology of Leadership track, specifically within youth ministry. My goal is to teach youth ministry at the collegiate level. I want to pick your brain about areas of youth/youth ministry leadership that need to be researched. I really have a passion for seeing the next generation of youth ministers succeed beyond the typical 5 year ministry window. Our churches need stable youth ministers that can stay with it for the long haul. I havesethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllBlogTue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/14/question-for-the-community-lengthening-tenure-of-youth-ministers/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/14/episode-216---youth-anization/Matt missed again, but Josh picked up the 'funny' right where McGill left off by making up new terms like "youth-anization." We also had a really great discussion on legacy, platform, & humility (because Matt wasn't there)!sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeTue, 14 May 2013 07:08:52 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/14/episode-216---youth-anization/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/07/question-for-the-community-teens-who-have-lost-a-parent/I was recently asked this question, “What is a good gift to give a pre-teen and a teen who have just lost a parent.” What ideas can I give them?sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllBlogTue, 07 May 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/07/question-for-the-community-teens-who-have-lost-a-parent/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/07/episode-215---good-not-great/Its difficult to have a "great" show without the queen--Katie Edwards. But the guys did have a "good" show with many of your YM questions. As always, some fun dialogue on some tough topics & some potential McGill edits!sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeTue, 07 May 2013 09:22:13 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/05/07/episode-215---good-not-great/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/04/10/episode-214---trust-is-earned/Since McGill had to miss the podcast, YMG executive producer Seth Bartlette jumped in as his substitute. We're pretty certain he drank way too much caffeine beforehand as he seemed a little too eager to answer the questions.sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeWed, 10 Apr 2013 09:24:28 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/04/10/episode-214---trust-is-earned/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/04/04/episode-213---physician-heal-thyself/Mark Matlock, president of Youth Specialties, drops by the garage to be our special guest. While he contributed youth ministry wisdom, he also dazzled the YMG crew with some impromptu magic. Don't miss it!sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeThu, 04 Apr 2013 19:16:26 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/04/04/episode-213---physician-heal-thyself/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/28/question-for-the-community-resources-for-families-of-divorce/What are good resources for helping with families of divorce? In my church, 90% of the students that attend are in a split or remarried home. Help! I came from a great home and I need help bridging the gap.sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllBlogThu, 28 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/28/question-for-the-community-resources-for-families-of-divorce/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/26/question-for-the-community-merging-youth-ministries/There’s a great opportunity on the horizon for our church as we have been approached by another church whose looking at the possibility of combining youth ministries (they are having financial troubles). This is just in the beginning stages, but could you see any potential problems? Also, what would be some good questions to ask in this stage to avoid major problems?sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllBlogTue, 26 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/26/question-for-the-community-merging-youth-ministries/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/26/episode-212---mcgill-edits-strike-back/You've come to expect several things from the YMG: Doug's wisdom, Josh's agreement with Doug, wisdom from Katie, and then Matt… who is solely responsible for not 1… not 2… but 3 edits on today's show. Yikes!sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeTue, 26 Mar 2013 07:50:57 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/26/episode-212---mcgill-edits-strike-back/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/20/episode-211---sharp-as-a-pistol-whip/This episode of the YMG was brought to you by the phrases, "Sharp as a Pistol-Whip," "Let Me Summarize" & "More Cowbell, Please!" Tune-in & see how those 3 random statements were incorporated into our conversation.sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeWed, 20 Mar 2013 15:54:50 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/20/episode-211---sharp-as-a-pistol-whip/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/19/question-for-the-community-visiting-other-ministries/My senior pastor has tasked me with an interesting assignment. He wants me to find one youth ministry anywhere in the United States which is doing outreach events really well. He also would like me to find one youth ministry that is doing discipleship really well; i.e., placing kids in distinct environments and assessing where they are and moving them through some sort of process. If these churches happen to be one in the same, then great. He'd like me to spend some time in those places learning their philosethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllBlogTue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/19/question-for-the-community-visiting-other-ministries/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/12/question-for-the-community-how-to-find-balance/I work part time running a junior high ministry in a growing church & have been there for the past 4 years. Two years ago I got married and this year had a baby girl. Since these major I have been struggling to balance youth ministry, family time, and working a full time job. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions?sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllBlogTue, 12 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/12/question-for-the-community-how-to-find-balance/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/12/episode-210---sorry-you-got-canned/Many listeners sent questions starting with, "Matt… sorry you got canned!" Its good to know our community knows Matt's love language: sarcasm. But, beyond the humor, there's a lot of good YM discussion waiting for you.sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeTue, 12 Mar 2013 07:06:28 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/03/12/episode-210---sorry-you-got-canned/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/02/25/episode-200---live-show-at-nywc-san-diego/We reach another podcast milestone & celebrate it with our youth ministry friends at NYWC in San Diego. Our awesome sponsors showered our guests with tons of great prizes & valuable giveaways. Such a fun night!sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeMon, 25 Feb 2013 10:12:27 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/02/25/episode-200---live-show-at-nywc-san-diego/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/02/12/episode-209---fade-to-black/After last week's episode ending with a cliffhanger - some big news is revealed. How will it affect the YMG team? Tune-in and find out!sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeTue, 12 Feb 2013 06:10:31 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/02/12/episode-209---fade-to-black/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/02/04/episode-208---the-cliffhanger/In this episode, Doug had some great one-liners, Katie was the queen, Josh was feisty, and Matt was… well, Matt. After discussing several great YM questions, we ended the episode with a cliffhanger. Tune-in!sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeMon, 04 Feb 2013 09:46:49 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/02/04/episode-208---the-cliffhanger/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/01/21/question-for-the-community-ways-to-kick-start-a-new-youth-ministry/I am about to become a youth pastor of a small but growing congregation in Arkansas. The student ministry is very small (less than ten students). What do you recommend/advise I should do to create awareness of the churches' student ministry? What would be some good ways to kick-start growth in ministry? I am currently reading Doug's book, First Two Years, but would always appreciate additional advice.sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllBlogMon, 21 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/01/21/question-for-the-community-ways-to-kick-start-a-new-youth-ministry/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/01/17/episode-207---please-dont-read-my-name/We heard from many youth workers walking through pretty trying circumstances. Join us as we have tough conversations about difficult situations… we wish we could say it was all serious, but the laughter continued.sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllEpisodeThu, 17 Jan 2013 06:36:43 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/01/17/episode-207---please-dont-read-my-name/http://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/01/16/question-for-the-community-ministry-in-a-slow-economy/What are you all doing in ministry to accommodate for the recession? I'm feeling the need to be more conservative in my budget and I am also seeing the need for events/trips to cost less for families (even though the prices of gas and food keep increasing). Any ideas?sethbartlette@me.com (Seth Bartlette)AllBlogWed, 16 Jan 2013 15:05:03 GMThttp://www.youthministrygarage.com/blog/2013/01/16/question-for-the-community-ministry-in-a-slow-economy/