Hey Volunteers: The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers

Join us in episode 72 with our special guest, Steve Spence. In this episode, Steve shares practical insights on renewing your passion for youth ministry, managing fatigue, and maintaining spiritual health. Perfect for volunteers and youth leaders seeking to stay motivated and effective in their calling.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:46 The Impact of Ministry Fatigue on Volunteers

02:30 Steve Spence's Background and Book 'Fresh Calling'

04:29 The Long-Term Perspective in Youth Ministry

06:28 Understanding Your Calling from God

08:10 The Importance of a Clear Call in Ministry

10:47 Valuing Your Calling as a Volunteer

12:06 Setting Healthy Boundaries in Ministry

14:36 Guarding Your Spiritual and Inner Life

21:15 Celebrating Small Wins in Ministry

23:30 The Power of Recognizing Small Victories

24:40 Remembering Your Why in Ministry

29:59 Final Encouragement and Wrap-Up

Hey Volunteers! A Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers | There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. Hey Volunteers is a Youth Ministry Podcast that is all about providing great content to help volunteers who work with teenagers. Each episode is short and to the point on topics about how to best impact teenagers with the gospel. Each episode will be hosted by several youth ministry vets that have been working with teenagers for over 30 years. If you love working with teenagers, you're going to love this podcast!

You can reach Chris & the team at studentministrynetwork.com

We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at YouthMinistryPodcast@GaBaptist.org to share show ideas or give us feedback.