In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast Tim Beilharz (Youthworks MST) hosts a discussion with Mike Dicker, principal of YouthWorks College, Emma Collette, executive minister at Church Hill Anglican, and Mark Schroeder, school chaplain at Broughton Anglican College into the integration of Christian beliefs in the education sector. The episode covers the importance of thinking Christianly about education, especially for those teaching outside Christian schools. It also explores the newly launched Center for Christian Education, which focuses on theological education and training for teachers to effectively weave their faith into their teaching and interactions in various educational settings. The guests share personal experiences and the perceived impact of Christian teachings in building moral and spiritual foundations in students' lives. This episode encourages existing and aspiring teachers to integrate their faith into their professional lives, offering a holistic approach to education that nurtures students' spiritual growth alongside their academic achievements. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Show notes: Centre for Christian Education Youthworks College

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, host Al James from YouthWorks in Sydney, is joined by Sam Davidson, the Director of Family Ministry at Norwest Anglican Church. They discuss strategies for building a culture of serving within kids' ministries, highlighting the importance of integrating children into various church activities, such as tech support, greeting, and teaching roles. The discussion covers practical approaches to encourage serving, incorporating theology and research supporting the benefits of engaging youth in ministry roles for their spiritual growth and church retention. Sam also emphasises the role of parental involvement in nurturing a serving mindset among children. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast you will listen in on the book launch evening for 'Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry', edited by Dr. Ruth Lukabyo. The book, featuring contributions from Youthworks College lecturers and other authors from Australian churches and Bible colleges, aims to bridge theological principles with practical youth ministry. Highlights include introductions to the book and its themes, a panel discussion with Dr. Ruth Lukabyo, Lionel Windsor, Tim Beilharz, and Naomi DeVries, covering a range of topics from ecclesiology, identity, wisdom, and the importance of intergenerational ministry. The conversation underscores the necessity of grounding youth ministry in robust theological and biblical foundations while addressing the practical implications of such an approach for ministry within the church context. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy the book: - In Australia at The Wandering Bookseller - In US at Amazon - or your preferred bookseller

Tim Beilharz talks with David Rietveld, who brings his experience in youth and senior ministry to discuss the challenges and strategies for nurturing youth and children's ministry in today's post-Christian world. Rietveld, the author of 'Being Christian After Christendom,' addresses navigating ministry in a post-Christian society and the importance of understanding and communicating the gospel effectively in a world where traditional Christian values no longer hold the same influence. The discussion emphasises listening and understanding the yearnings of today's youth, forming Christian communities that exemplify Christian values, and confidently, yet gently, introducing the gospel in a way that resonates with the post-Christian worldview. The episode underlines the importance of creating a distinct, positive Christian identity and community for effective ministry in contemporary culture. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. Connect with us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: ⁠Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry ⁠edited by Ruth Lukabyo Being Christian After Christendom by David Rietveld

Tim Beilharz welcomes Youth Pastor Theologian, Mike McGarry. They chat about Mike's work in bridging theology with practical youth ministry, the importance of a theological foundation in youth ministry, Mike's personal journey into faith and ministry, and the role of youth pastors in shaping young believers. The conversation also covers the challenges and strategies of youth ministry in a post-Christian context, emphasising the need for a theological approach to address the critical questions young people are asking today. The podcast highlights the significance of understanding and applying biblical narratives in youth ministry and engaging with young people's questions with patience and love. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. Connect with us on ⁠Facebook⁠ You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Show Notes: Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry edited by Ruth Lukabyo Mike McGarry Youth Pastor Theologian Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith by Mike McGarry A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry: Teenagers in The Life of The Church by Mike McGarry

In this episode of The Effective Ministry Podcast, host Tim Beilharz interviews Awana CEO Matt Markins, author of The Faith of Our Children: Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation. Matt shares his personal journey from growing up in a dysfunctional family to finding solace and direction in the church, which sparked his passion for child discipleship. He discusses the critical role of the church in intentionally forming children's faith and counters the common approach of general children's ministry with a focused, relationship-based model of child discipleship. Matt also talks about his role as president and CEO of Awana, a global organization dedicated to child discipleship, outlining its history, goals, and the importance of fostering relationships and biblical engagement for lasting faith in children. The episode covers various insights from Matt's book, highlighting the essential factors of biblical faithfulness, stewardship of orthodoxy, and formational fruitfulness for effective child discipleship. Additionally, the discussion touches on the challenges and opportunities in recruiting volunteers, equipping parents, and the necessity of creating a scripture-rich environment for kids. Matt emphasizes the early formation of worldview by the age of 13 and the strategic shift needed in ministry to focus on younger children, asserting the importance of investing resources effectively to shape the future of the church. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Matt Markins, The Faith of our Children: Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation Valerie Bell with Chris Marchand, Matt Markins & Mike Handler, Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church Barna, Children's Ministry in a New Reality

Tim Beilharz is joined by Reverend Ian Barnett, founder and CEO of the National Grandparent Movement. They explore the unique opportunities that grandparents have in influencing the faith formation of their grandchildren and the wider youth ministry. Ian Barnett shares practical ways for grandparents to express their faith, share stories, and pray with their grandkids, whether they are biological or part of the wider church community. Also discussed are the challenges grandparents face, the growth of the National Grandparent Movement, and the significance of leaving a faith-based legacy for future generations. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Show Notes National Grandparents Movement Buy the book: Footsteps for Future Generations by Ian Barnett Chapters 00:04 Introduction and Welcome 00:46 The Importance of Intergenerational Influence 03:12 The Significance of Grandparents in Faith Formation 05:01 Practical Ways Grandparents Shape Faith Lives 10:40 Challenges Grandparents Face in Faith Formation 15:26 The Role of Grandparents in Intergenerational Ministry 21:24 The National Grandparent Movement 25:06 The National Grandparent Movement's Book 28:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Tim Beilharz, is joined by David Krebs (SUNSW), Heather Thompson (High School SRE Teacher) and Liam Nolan (Youth and Families Minister, Normanhurst Anglican Church) to discuss how lunchtime groups in public schools can be a great complement to both SRE and local church ministry. Contact David Krebs about starting your own lunchtime group david.krebs@sunsw.org.au Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chapters 00:07 Introduction to the Effective Ministry Podcast 01:25 The Role of Lunchtime Groups in Public Schools 05:51 The Importance of Lunchtime Groups 06:57 How to Start a Lunchtime Group 08:57 The Benefits of Lunchtime Groups 19:43 Challenges in Running Lunchtime Groups 27:56 Success Stories from Lunchtime Groups 32:33 How to Get Involved in Lunchtime Groups 33:45 Conclusion and Contact Information

Tim continues his conversation with Marshall Ballentine-Jones (CEO of DigiHelp Publishing) and Emma Argall (Christian School teacher) about pornography and its impact on young people. They discuss the importance of parents understanding the extent of internet access and the potential dangers. The guests emphasise the role of communication and stress the necessity to discuss 'awkward' topics like sex, masturbation, and pornography with children. The episode also highlights tools and resources to help young people resist pornography and develop a healthy understanding of sex and relationships including Marshall's 'Resist' ministry, an upcoming recovery program for those struggling with pornography and undesirable online behaviours. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:00 The Danger of Internet Freedom for Youth 00:33 Welcome to the Effective Ministry Podcast 02:11 The Importance of Age-Appropriate Discussions on Sexuality 03:15 The Challenge of Discussing Awkward Topics 03:45 The Role of Parents in Conversations about Sexuality 04:20 The Need for Self-Reflection and Personal Growth 05:14 The Impact of Unhelpful Ideas about Sex 13:09 The Importance of Self-Control 17:36 The Influence of Sexualized Media 22:24 The Role of Parents in Regulating Digital Media Use 24:11 Conclusion Links Resist: ⁠⁠https://resistporn.org/⁠⁠ Culture Reframed: ⁠⁠https://culturereframed.org/⁠⁠ It’s Time We Talked: ⁠https://itstimewetalked.com/⁠ ⁠Patricia Weerakoon, Talking Sex By The Book

Tim is joined by Marshall Ballentine-Jones (CEO of DigiHelp Publishing) and Emma Argall (Christian School teacher) to talk about pornography and it’s impact on young people. Together they delve into challenges faced in raising children and youth in a highly sexualized world, particularly one with high pornography consumption. They explore the guilt and shame often associated with pornography consumption among Christian youth, the neurological effects of porn addiction, the theological implications, and navigate how to guide young people towards healthier understandings of sex and relationships. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgement of the Struggle 00:44 Introducing the Podcast and Guests 02:04 Understanding the Impact of Pornography 03:58 Defining Pornography 04:51 The Prevalence and Impact of Pornography 07:42 Personal Experiences and Observations 11:32 Understanding the Neurological Aspects 18:33 Theological Implications of Pornography 24:22 Addressing the Issue in Youth Ministries 31:20 Conclusion and Preview of Part Two Links Resist: ⁠https://resistporn.org/⁠ Culture Reframed: ⁠https://culturereframed.org/⁠ It’s Time We Talked: https://itstimewetalked.com/ Patricia Weerakoon, Talking Sex By The Book

In this special bonus episode, Tim delves deeper into the topic of faith integration in education with Dr. Ruby Holland. They discuss the importance of integrating Christian faith into all subjects for the holistic formation of young students in Christian schools. They particularly discuss examples from history, including studies of World War II and the Holocaust, and how these subjects present opportunities to tackle profound faith-based discussions. Ruby emphasizes the need for students to see the relevance of their Christian faith in every life area, which ultimately shapes their life purpose. They also explore the potential of integrating faith discussions in other subject areas like science, drama, and English. This episode aims to serve as a helpful resource for teachers, parents, and local church ministers on fostering an integrated faith in young people that permeates every aspect of their life. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Do we choose top-down instruction or a bottom-up discovery approach when it comes to ministering to young people? Tim is joined by Gareth Crispin and Robin Barfield as they wrestle with this question and seek to find a third way through the theology of James Loder. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Tim is joined by Sam Hudson, Head of Christian Outdoor Education at Youthworks, and his wife Lex to discuss the value of outdoor parent-child adventures. Sam and Lex recently piloted a father-son canoeing adventure and saw first-hand the relational benefits that it gave each pair who attended. To stay up to date on future events, follow the Youthworks Facebook page or email effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠donating here⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Tim is joined by Kids Christian Music artists Josh Goscombe (⁠joshgoscombe.com⁠) and his wife and partner in all things creative, family, and Children's Ministry, Larissa. They talk about the power of music for child discipleship, how Josh and Larissa both found themselves (and each other) in Children's Ministry, and the creative inspiration of dirty nappies. BUY THE ALBUM Josh's new album, Jesus Jivers, is out TODAY. You can buy it and previous albums at joshgoscombe.com or stream it at all the usual places. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by donating here. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Tim is joined by Dr. Ruby Holland to discuss religious identity formation in teenagers. Ruby conducted a series of case studies in Anglican Schools in Sydney and found that even those students who had a Christian faith, were far more likely to hold identity markers that aligned with a secular story of the good life, than the grand Christian narrative. Why are students failing to have a robust and convictional faith that shapes their sense of who they are and what their ideal future holds? And what can parents, churches and Christian schools do about it? Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠.

So what is effective ministry? Youth Ministry Advisor Matt Bartlett joins Tim to discuss Youthworks 7 Principles of Effective Ministry. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠. Show Notes: 7 Principles Papers Effective Ministry Tool for church assessments

Tim is joined by Dr. Joe Azzopardi, pastor at Toowoomba Central Adventist Church, to discuss the factors that express a healthy intergenerational church. Joe argues that intergenerational congregations are the ideal context for growing as disciples of Christ. It’s a bold claim and Joe explains from his PhD research why he believes this to be the case. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠. Show Notes: Youthworks Effective Ministry Tool Youthworks 7 Principles of Effective Ministry Intergenerational Solutions Tool Read Joe’s co-authored chapter in The Generative Church

Tim Beilharz is joined by Polly Butterworth (High School Chaplain, Abbotsleigh Anglican School) and Peter Oates (Children and Families Minister, Christ Church St Ives) to discuss how local church children's and youth ministries can partner well with Christian Schools in their area. They chat about the challenges that both local ministers and school chaplains can face in their respective roles, the misunderstandings that they face about each other, and how they can best work together. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠.

Tim Beilharz is joined by Tim Scoular (Youth Minister, Norwest Anglican Church) to talk about how to embed doctrine into your youth ministry. Tim Scoular describes his practice of teaching a systematic theology topic at their annual Youth Camp and how the values, culture and regular practices of their youth ministry help the teenagers to remember, understand and put into practice core theologies of the Christian faith. Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠.

Tim is joined by Meaghan Gates, Children’s Minister at St. Michael’s Cathedral, Wollongong. Meaghan shares her Flourishing Disciples Framework with six categories of age-appropriate features that may be evident in children who are disciples of Jesus. Meaghan has developed this framework in order to help ministry leaders and parents notice and nurture faith in young children. It has also provided a shared language between leaders and parents which strengthens the partnership in church and household discipleship. ‘Partnering with Parents’ is one of Youthworks’ 7 Principles of Effective Ministry. To find out more about the 7 Principles and to access the Effective Ministry Tool assessment for your church, head to youthworks.net/emt Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠. Show Notes: Meaghan Gates – Flourishing Disciples Framework Donate to Youthworks to help young people hear the greatest story ever told Advert Music: Rafael Krux, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons