We Recommend…
Orange Conference
Mark Johannesen, Pastor //
The Orange Conference describes itself as "a conference for your entire family ministry team." The website states: …a unique 3-day experience where you’ll connect with peers, learn from thought leaders and practitioners, and align your team around a unified strategy.
Youth Ministry Podcasts
Podcasts are a popular way to effectively deliver content to listeners based on their needs and preferences. In a normal week, I take in several podcasts. The following list include podcasts that I enjoy and find helpful to my ministry. The list is broken up into four categories.
The Space Between: A Parent’s Guide to Teenage Development
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
A Space Between offers great insights into teen culture and how youth workers can point students to Jesus amidst their culture.
Speaking to Teenagers
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
If you are looking to grow in teaching the gospel to students, this book will give you a lot of practical things to think about to strengthen your teaching ministry.
Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
If you are new to youth ministry, this is a great book to help you understand what youth ministry is about.
Purpose Drive Youth Ministry
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
Purpose Driven Youth Ministry lays out nine essential strategies to strengthen your strategy to reach the next generation for Jesus.
Sticky Faith
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
Sticky Faith seeks to make a case that effective ministry to teens needs to happen in conjunction with their families and the whole church.
Rooted Ministry Youth Curriculum
Josh Neiss, Student Ministries Director | Rooted Ministry Youth Curriculum
Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts
Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //
Youth Ministry Nuts & Bolts offers foundational information and tools essential to establishing a youth ministry.