Episode 23: Spiritual Goals: Good or Goofy?

Kurt and Jake discuss what it looks like to set spiritual goals for students with Tim Levert.Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon.

Episode 23: Spiritual Goals: Good or Goofy?

Kurt and Jake discuss what it looks like to set spiritual goals for students with Tim Levert.Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon.

Episode 23: Spiritual Goals: Good or Goofy?

Kurt and Jake discuss what it looks like to set spiritual goals for students with Tim Levert.Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon.

Episode 23: Spiritual Goals: Good or Goofy?

Kurt and Jake discuss what it looks like to set spiritual goals for students with Tim Levert.Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon.

Episode 22: Happy New Year!

Since this is a holiday show, we kept this one nice and short.(We’d hate to take up your time watching us when you could spend time with your family!)
In this show, we looked back.Kurt and Jake shared with us all their favorite memories of 2011.They also shared with us their goals for Youth Ministry (as a whole) in the coming year.
• All churches would think of ways to break down the “silos” in their ministries
• That all Youth Workers would feel valued by their church
• A culture would be cultivated where we prepare Christ followers to grow on their own.
• That a burden for lost people in our own community would grow.
These are all powerful goals.. and goals that we hope will not only be ours but yours as well.
We shared as well the coming year.. and some big changes that are happening to the show (all for the best.. we promise.)
Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!!
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.

Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 22: Happy New Year!

Since this is a holiday show, we kept this one nice and short.(We’d hate to take up your time watching us when you could spend time with your family!)
In this show, we looked back.Kurt and Jake shared with us all their favorite memories of 2011.They also shared with us their goals for Youth Ministry (as a whole) in the coming year.
• All churches would think of ways to break down the “silos” in their ministries
• That all Youth Workers would feel valued by their church
• A culture would be cultivated where we prepare Christ followers to grow on their own.
• That a burden for lost people in our own community would grow.
These are all powerful goals.. and goals that we hope will not only be ours but yours as well.
We shared as well the coming year.. and some big changes that are happening to the show (all for the best.. we promise.)
Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!!
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.

Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 22: Happy New Year!

Since this is a holiday show, we kept this one nice and short.(We’d hate to take up your time watching us when you could spend time with your family!)
In this show, we looked back.Kurt and Jake shared with us all their favorite memories of 2011.They also shared with us their goals for Youth Ministry (as a whole) in the coming year.
• All churches would think of ways to break down the “silos” in their ministries
• That all Youth Workers would feel valued by their church
• A culture would be cultivated where we prepare Christ followers to grow on their own.
• That a burden for lost people in our own community would grow.
These are all powerful goals.. and goals that we hope will not only be ours but yours as well.
We shared as well the coming year.. and some big changes that are happening to the show (all for the best.. we promise.)
Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!!
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.

Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 22: Happy New Year!

Since this is a holiday show, we kept this one nice and short.(We’d hate to take up your time watching us when you could spend time with your family!)
In this show, we looked back.Kurt and Jake shared with us all their favorite memories of 2011.They also shared with us their goals for Youth Ministry (as a whole) in the coming year.
• All churches would think of ways to break down the “silos” in their ministries
• That all Youth Workers would feel valued by their church
• A culture would be cultivated where we prepare Christ followers to grow on their own.
• That a burden for lost people in our own community would grow.
These are all powerful goals.. and goals that we hope will not only be ours but yours as well.
We shared as well the coming year.. and some big changes that are happening to the show (all for the best.. we promise.)
Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!!
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.

Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 21: Surviving Church Chaos

In this season that we’re in (.. and “that season” meaning NFL..) what would the SYM Show be without a regular chat about Tim Tebow.
This week, we were joined with a friend of the show – Danny Bowers. (Want more information about him? Check him out on twitter.)
Danny shared with us his take on “surviving church chaos.”He shared that often times, as we go through a ‘dark season’ in life, we often feel all alone.And in those times, often the hardest part of church chaos is that there is a relational drain.“When the chaos happens, you get an emotional depletion” Danny shared.“It pulls so much out of you.”
In this week’s show, we learn a part of Danny’s story.. and where he has come from… and in his story, we learned that there are many different types of ‘Church Chaos.”’
It was also incredible to hear (and very inspirational) Danny’s viewpoint and experience navigating through ‘Church Chaos’ as a husband and father.Be sure to listen to the entire show to hear his view on this topic.
Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!!
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.
Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 21: Surviving Church Chaos

In this season that we’re in (.. and “that season” meaning NFL..) what would the SYM Show be without a regular chat about Tim Tebow.
This week, we were joined with a friend of the show – Danny Bowers. (Want more information about him? Check him out on twitter.)
Danny shared with us his take on “surviving church chaos.”He shared that often times, as we go through a ‘dark season’ in life, we often feel all alone.And in those times, often the hardest part of church chaos is that there is a relational drain.“When the chaos happens, you get an emotional depletion” Danny shared.“It pulls so much out of you.”
In this week’s show, we learn a part of Danny’s story.. and where he has come from… and in his story, we learned that there are many different types of ‘Church Chaos.”’
It was also incredible to hear (and very inspirational) Danny’s viewpoint and experience navigating through ‘Church Chaos’ as a husband and father.Be sure to listen to the entire show to hear his view on this topic.
Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!!
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.
Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 21: Surviving Church Chaos

In this season that we’re in (.. and “that season” meaning NFL..) what would the SYM Show be without a regular chat about Tim Tebow.
This week, we were joined with a friend of the show – Danny Bowers. (Want more information about him? Check him out on twitter.)
Danny shared with us his take on “surviving church chaos.”He shared that often times, as we go through a ‘dark season’ in life, we often feel all alone.And in those times, often the hardest part of church chaos is that there is a relational drain.“When the chaos happens, you get an emotional depletion” Danny shared.“It pulls so much out of you.”
In this week’s show, we learn a part of Danny’s story.. and where he has come from… and in his story, we learned that there are many different types of ‘Church Chaos.”’
It was also incredible to hear (and very inspirational) Danny’s viewpoint and experience navigating through ‘Church Chaos’ as a husband and father.Be sure to listen to the entire show to hear his view on this topic.
Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!!
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.
Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 21: Surviving Church Chaos

In this season that we’re in (.. and “that season” meaning NFL..) what would the SYM Show be without a regular chat about Tim Tebow.
This week, we were joined with a friend of the show – Danny Bowers. (Want more information about him? Check him out on twitter.)
Danny shared with us his take on “surviving church chaos.”He shared that often times, as we go through a ‘dark season’ in life, we often feel all alone.And in those times, often the hardest part of church chaos is that there is a relational drain.“When the chaos happens, you get an emotional depletion” Danny shared.“It pulls so much out of you.”
In this week’s show, we learn a part of Danny’s story.. and where he has come from… and in his story, we learned that there are many different types of ‘Church Chaos.”’
It was also incredible to hear (and very inspirational) Danny’s viewpoint and experience navigating through ‘Church Chaos’ as a husband and father.Be sure to listen to the entire show to hear his view on this topic.
Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!!
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.
Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 20: Uncommon Youth Ministry

Kurt and Jake discuss what it means to have an 'uncommon youth ministry' with Mark Riddle. Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

Episode 20: Uncommon Youth Ministry

Kurt and Jake discuss what it means to have an 'uncommon youth ministry' with Mark Riddle. Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

Episode 20: Uncommon Youth Ministry

Kurt and Jake discuss what it means to have an 'uncommon youth ministry' with Mark Riddle. Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

Episode 20: Uncommon Youth Ministry

Kurt and Jake discuss what it means to have an 'uncommon youth ministry' with Mark Riddle. Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

Episode 19: Mom of Teenagers Speaks Her Mind

How often are we able to truly hear what parent’s think?Sure, we ask them .. and you might get the one parent that is brutally honest with you.But usually, that honesty comes with hurt and pain attached.
Well, this week, we asked one of our own – Kami Gilmour – to share with us her view of Student Ministry.With love flowing and nothing but praise for Youth Pastors across the world, Kami shared with us her joys and frustrations with Youth Pastors.. and let us into the mind of a parent.
As she shared her heart, she also shared her encouragement, saying “you’ll never know how much you matter.”Also.. knowing that many of us work tirelessly to help make an impact, she said “for every ThankYou, there are 100 unspoken.”Powerful words.
As she wrapped up her personal views (from the parental side) she stressed how Youth Pastors/Workers/Leaders must partner with parents.One of the cardinal sins of Youth Minsitry is not having any relationship with the parents… as well as making the parents out to be the “bad guy.”
Lastly, as the “Queen” (Director) of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, she shared with us the importance of community and that the Simply Youth Ministry Team has been “called to love on Youth Workers everywhere.Every Youth Worker that walks in feels valued, loved and known.”
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.
Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 19: Mom of Teenagers Speaks Her Mind

How often are we able to truly hear what parent’s think?Sure, we ask them .. and you might get the one parent that is brutally honest with you.But usually, that honesty comes with hurt and pain attached.
Well, this week, we asked one of our own – Kami Gilmour – to share with us her view of Student Ministry.With love flowing and nothing but praise for Youth Pastors across the world, Kami shared with us her joys and frustrations with Youth Pastors.. and let us into the mind of a parent.
As she shared her heart, she also shared her encouragement, saying “you’ll never know how much you matter.”Also.. knowing that many of us work tirelessly to help make an impact, she said “for every ThankYou, there are 100 unspoken.”Powerful words.
As she wrapped up her personal views (from the parental side) she stressed how Youth Pastors/Workers/Leaders must partner with parents.One of the cardinal sins of Youth Minsitry is not having any relationship with the parents… as well as making the parents out to be the “bad guy.”
Lastly, as the “Queen” (Director) of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, she shared with us the importance of community and that the Simply Youth Ministry Team has been “called to love on Youth Workers everywhere.Every Youth Worker that walks in feels valued, loved and known.”
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.
Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 19: Mom of Teenagers Speaks Her Mind

How often are we able to truly hear what parent’s think?Sure, we ask them .. and you might get the one parent that is brutally honest with you.But usually, that honesty comes with hurt and pain attached.
Well, this week, we asked one of our own – Kami Gilmour – to share with us her view of Student Ministry.With love flowing and nothing but praise for Youth Pastors across the world, Kami shared with us her joys and frustrations with Youth Pastors.. and let us into the mind of a parent.
As she shared her heart, she also shared her encouragement, saying “you’ll never know how much you matter.”Also.. knowing that many of us work tirelessly to help make an impact, she said “for every ThankYou, there are 100 unspoken.”Powerful words.
As she wrapped up her personal views (from the parental side) she stressed how Youth Pastors/Workers/Leaders must partner with parents.One of the cardinal sins of Youth Minsitry is not having any relationship with the parents… as well as making the parents out to be the “bad guy.”
Lastly, as the “Queen” (Director) of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, she shared with us the importance of community and that the Simply Youth Ministry Team has been “called to love on Youth Workers everywhere.Every Youth Worker that walks in feels valued, loved and known.”
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.
Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..

Episode 19: Mom of Teenagers Speaks Her Mind

How often are we able to truly hear what parent’s think?Sure, we ask them .. and you might get the one parent that is brutally honest with you.But usually, that honesty comes with hurt and pain attached.
Well, this week, we asked one of our own – Kami Gilmour – to share with us her view of Student Ministry.With love flowing and nothing but praise for Youth Pastors across the world, Kami shared with us her joys and frustrations with Youth Pastors.. and let us into the mind of a parent.
As she shared her heart, she also shared her encouragement, saying “you’ll never know how much you matter.”Also.. knowing that many of us work tirelessly to help make an impact, she said “for every ThankYou, there are 100 unspoken.”Powerful words.
As she wrapped up her personal views (from the parental side) she stressed how Youth Pastors/Workers/Leaders must partner with parents.One of the cardinal sins of Youth Minsitry is not having any relationship with the parents… as well as making the parents out to be the “bad guy.”
Lastly, as the “Queen” (Director) of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, she shared with us the importance of community and that the Simply Youth Ministry Team has been “called to love on Youth Workers everywhere.Every Youth Worker that walks in feels valued, loved and known.”
Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website.
Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.)You can head over here to watch it LIVE.Have a question or two you want to ask??Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com


See you soon..