In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host Rush Witt, talks with Mike McGarry about some of the friends and enemies of theologically-minded youth ministry, the importance of team-based ministry among students, and Mike’s advice to new, green youth ministry leaders.
Timestamps:
1:33 – Welcome
2:47 – What’s your story?
7:08 – Tell me about Youth Pastor Theologian.
11:21 – How theological is youth ministry really?
16:19 – What’s youth ministry like in a strong culture like Boston?
21:35 – What youth ministry misunderstandings do you see among adults?
33:15 – Are fun and games the enemies of theological youth ministry?
40:35 – The importance of team-based youth ministry
46:57 – Mike McGarry’s advice to brand new youth ministers
49:10 – Farewell
About Mike McGarry:
Mike McGarry is the Founder/Director of Youth Pastor Theologian. He served as a Youth Pastor for 18 years and has two youth at home. Mike is the author of Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith, Lead Them to Jesus, and A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry.