Student Ministry Matters

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Kyle Isabelli about his new book Refined by the Fire(d) and navigating the difficult issue of being fired from a ministry role. 
 
Connect with Kyle:
website- www.kyleisabelli.com
email- kyleisabelli@gmail.com
FB- https://www.facebook.com/kyle.isabelli
IG- https://www.instagram.com/kyleisabelli/
 
Book Links: 
Amazon- https://a.co/d/bOOyRXU
Barnes and Noble- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/refined-by-the-fire-kyle-isabelli/1143261888
 
Organizations:
Pastoral Transitions- https://pastoraltransitions.com/
Pastor's Hope Network- https://pastorshopenetwork.org/
 
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the place of importance that reading should have in our lives as well as some thoughts on how to best approach reading.
 
 
Resources:
25 Christian Books I Love to Recommend by John Piper
2024  Reading Challenge by Tim Challies
The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
Spurgeon by Arnold Dallimore
Fulfill Your Student Ministry by Samuel Bierig
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendrix
 
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share things to think about in life and ministry as one year ends and another begins.
 
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk to the lead pastor of Garrett Memorial Baptist Church of Hope, Arkansas, Dr. Clif Johnson. They discuss student ministry workers saying "no" to their lead pastors. 
 
Recommended Resources:
When People are Big and God is Small by Ed Welch 
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud
Humility by Andrew Murray
Humility by C.J. Mahaney
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about reasons to say "no" to the parents connected to your ministry. 
 
Reasons to Say No to Parents:
When parents have wrong expectations.
When a parent's request interferes with the care of your own family.
When a parent's request goes against personal convictions.
When a parent's request conflicts with the mission and/or vision of the church.
Things to Keep In Mind When Saying No to a Parent:
Be respectful.
Show love.
Communicate well.
Don't assume the worst outcome of the conversation.
Trust the Holy Spirit as you walk through the conversation.
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the need to say "no" in the life of student ministry workers. 
 
The Need to Say No:
To protect my theology.
To protect my family.
To protect the length of my ministry.
To protect my own well-being.
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share some practical thoughts about preparing messages and lessons for your students. 
 
Resources:
Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley
8 Hours or Less by Ryan Huguley
How to Eat Your Bible by Nate Pickowicz
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson talks about two more signs of a healthy student ministry, parentally-connected and outwardly-focused.
 
 
Episode 146 - Signs of a Healthy Student Ministry, Part One
Episode 147 - Signs of a Healthy Student Ministry, Part Two
Episode 148 - Signs of a Healthy Student Ministry, Part Three 
 
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the drop-off culture, how that impacts student ministry, and practical steps to help in addressing it. 
 
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Dr. Brian Sheppard of Park View Baptist Church of North Little Rock about mental health and student ministry. If you need help in this area, please reach out.
 
 
Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts: 
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
info@studentministrymatters.com  
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community