078 | When a Student Stops Showing Up
In this episode, Chris and Jennifer discuss practical strategies for youth volunteers on how to handle students who stop attending. They share insights on discernment, outreach, prayer, and how to support students in a caring, non-intrusive way.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the challenge of student attendance
02:13 Recognizing the different reasons students stop attending
03:02 The importance of understanding if students switch churches or stop church altogether
04:02 Supporting students who choose new churches
05:08 Doing homework to find out why students stop attending
06:01 Reaching out personally to students
07:25 Clarifying rumors and getting the full story
08:27 Addressing potential issues like relationships or extracurriculars
09:14 Understanding group dynamics and peer influence
10:01 The power of prayer for absent students
11:20 Connecting with parents when appropriate
13:12 Leveraging peer influence to re-engage students
14:16 Encouraging students to live out their faith through actions
15:40 The importance of persistence and not giving up
16:09 The impact of long-term outreach and patience
17:13 Providing easy entry points for students to re-engage
18:13 What to do when students return to youth group
19:20 Avoiding pitfalls in welcoming students back
20:02 Encouragement for volunteers to stay committed
21:14 Closing thoughts and encouragement for youth volunteers
Hey Volunteers! A Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers | There are many great youth ministry podcasts out there, but few focus solely on volunteers. Hey Volunteers is a Youth Ministry Podcast that provides great content to help volunteers who work with teenagers. Each episode is short and to the point, covering how best to impact teenagers with the gospel. Each episode will be hosted by several youth ministry veterans who have worked with teenagers for over 30 years. If you love working with teenagers, you're going to love this podcast!
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