On Episode #27 we sit down with Kevin Sale to pick his brain! 1. What does your sermon prep look like? (Resource, Time, What do you take to the Pulpit) 2. What do you do during your church group time at camp to make it special? 3. How do you train your leaders to walk students through decisions for salvation and what does your follow up look like t…

On Episode #26 we sit down with Andrew Thompson to pick his brain! 1.What does your sermon prep look like? (Resource, Time, What do you take to the Pulpit) 2.What did you feel like you did well in your time in student ministry and something you wish you would have done different? 3.How did you know it was time to transition out of student ministry?…

On Episode #25 we sit down with Andrew Barber to pick his brain! 1.What does your sermon prep look like? (Resource, Time, What do you take to the Pulpit) 2.What did you feel like you did well in your time in student ministry and something you wish you would have done different? 3.How did you know it was time to transition out of student ministry? 4…

On Episode #24 we sit down with Andrew Forque to pick his brain! 1. What does your sermon prep look like? 2. You are going getting to one year at your new church, what would you say a student pastor should focus on in their first year at a new church? 3. What do you do to make sure you are intentional with Student on Wednesday night to not make som…

On Episode #23 we sit down with Dustin Gay to pick his brain! 1. What does your sermon prep look like? 2. We both know doing ministry needs adult help, how do you best equip and utilize your adult volunteers? 3. What leadership opportunities d you provide for student in your student ministry? 4. How do you help a student understand a call ministry?…

On Episode #22 we sit down with Jonah Morrow to pick his brain! 1. What is an area of student ministry that you wish you had done well and an area you wish you could have done better? 2. How did you know it was time to transition from Student Ministry to College Ministry? 3. What does a normal week look like in College Ministry? 4. What is the bigg…

On Episode #21 we sit down with Dr. Richard Ross to pick his brain! 1. How would you suggest a ministry leader cultivate a deep and meaningful prayer life and what has worked for you? 2. How did you know you were called to ministry and when/how did you know you were called to stay with student ministry your entire life? 3. With a long successful ca…

On Episode #20 we sit down with Chris Trent to pick his brain! 1.What is one of the biggest shifts in student ministry you have seen over the last several years and what is one thing that has remained the same that we should focus on? 2.How do you recommend to recruit and retain small group leaders in student ministry? 3.How would you encourage and…

On Episode #19 we sit down with Anthony Vargas to pick his brain! 1. What does your sermon prep look like? 2. What is your strategy for reaching students at school campuses? 3. How do you communicate with parents in your ministry and how do you organize trainings for them? 4. How do you make sure to connect with new students in your ministry and no…

On episode #18 we sit down with AJ Ruff to pick his brain! 1.What does your personal quiet time look like and what model do you share with students who are wanting to start a quiet time? 2.If you were going to talk to a young youth pastor what three resources would you recommend to them? 3.You recently went through a transition to the new church yo…

On episode #17 we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Cofer to pick his brain! 1. How much time do you use to prep your sermons? What resources do you typically use? 2. What is one of the most unique events that you got to lead at and what made it standout? 3. How did you evaluate your ministries in the past as a whole and events individually? 4. What resou…

On episode #16 we sit down with Caleb Monaghan to pick his brain! 1.How did you know you were called to ministry? 2.What have been the most impactful resources for you as a student minister? 3.What is your process to developing a message/series for students? 4.How do you effectively communicate with parents and do you have specific meeting or train…

On episode #15 we sit down with Luke Hockenjos to pick his brain!By Blake Lewis

On episode #14 we sit down with Dr. Scott Sullivan to pick his brain! 1. What is an area of student ministry that you had done well and an area you wish you could have done better? 2. How important are parents in student ministry and how should student pastors utilize their position with them? 3. How would you recommend someone recruit leaders for …

On episode #13 we sit down with Clint Davis to pick his brain! 1. How did your faith journey lead you to become a Christian counselor? 2. What biblical principles do you find most helpful in addressing common mental health challenges? 3. Can you share any resources or recommendations for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of Christia…

On episode #12 we sit down with Billy Lonsberry to pick his brain! 1.What is the typical work week schedule look like for you? 2.What curriculum is used for the student ministry how do you prepare your small group leaders? 3.How do you communicate with the parents in your ministry? 4.How are you intentional with the schools in your context? 5.What …

On episode #11 we sit down with Dr. Jeff Wallace to pick his brain! 1. What does your daily quiet time look like? 2. What resources do you typically use to prep your sermons and what does that process look like? 3. What are some ways that you evaluate specific events like (SLU, YPS, or Lift Tour) 4. SLU always says “Leaders are Readers” What books …

On Episode #10 we sit down with Jason Lovins to pick his brain! 1.What does your quiet time look like? 2.Who are some worship leaders or bands that you get inspiration from? 3.How did you know you were called to travel leading worship and not staying in a local church? 4.What is one of the most unique events that you got to lead at and what made it…

On Episode #9 we sit down with Ryan McDermontt to pick his brain! 1.What resources do you typically use when writing a sermon and what does that process look like for you? 2.How do evaluate your events that you do throughout the year and what is your process leading up to it and the few days after? 3.Y’all have a ton of students in yalls ministry, …

On Episode #8 we sit down with Evan Mcfarland to pick his brain! 1.How did you know you were called the Ministry? 2.What resources do you typically use when writing a sermon and what does that process look like for you? 3.You served in youth ministry for a long time, what was your favorite event that you got to lead? Why was it effective? 4.What ar…

On Episode #7 we sit down with Dr. Lee Myers to pick his brain! 1. What does your daily quiet time look like? 2.What resources would you recommend to a new student pastor? Veteran Student Pastor? 3.What are some of the most unique student events you have seen that were effective? 4.What is something that a normal student pastor may not know about w…

This episode helps explain the idea behind Picking Your Brain and what you can expect moving forward!By Blake Lewis

On Episode #1 we sit down with Chris Ransbottom to pick his brain! 1.What do you do on your off days? 2.What does your daily quiet time look like? 3.How much time do you use to prep your sermons? What resources do you typically use? 4.How did you evaluate your ministries in the past as a whole and events individually? 5.How did you know it was time…

On Episode #2 we sit down with Aaron Watson and talk all things worship ministry! 1. What does your daily quiet time look like? 2. How do you go through selecting songs? Is it week by week or is there a system you use? 3. Preachers will often listen to other pastors sermons, is there a particular church or group that you enjoy listening to? 4. What…

On Episode #3 we sit down with Derek Griffon to pick his brain! 1.How did you know you were called to ministry? 2.You read a lot of books! What would you say are the top three ministry books you have read and why? 3.What resources do you typically use when writing a sermon and what does that process look like for you? 4.Tell us a little of your min…

On Episode #4 we sit down with Dr. Greg Wilton to pick his brain! 1. How did you know you were called to ministry? 2. What resources do you typically use when writing a sermon and what does that process look like for you? 3. What advice would you give to a student pastor that is a chaplain for their local High School football team? 4. How did you m…

On Episode #5 we sit down with Chris Hargrove to pick his brain! 1.How did you know you were called to ministry? 2.What resources do you typically use when writing a sermon and what does that process look like for you? 3.How did you evaluate your ministries in the past as a whole and events individually? 4.You had an incredible event that I straigh…

On Episode #6 we sit down with Dr. Scott Teutsch to pick his brain! 1.What does your quiet time look like? 2.What resources do you typically use when writing a sermon and what does that process look like for you? 3.How would you help a young person determine the difference from being called to follow Jesus and a call to ministry? 4.You are passiona…

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