Sean Pritchard and his dad, Tod, take you on a musical journey through the decades. Learn about songs and singers from the oldies through today. You might learn something!
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FourFiveSix.org: Great Ideas for your Preteen Ministry
Sean Sweet, Preteen Pastor, Destiny Christian Church
Looking for great (game, object lessons, worship, volunteer celebration, etc. etc.) ideas to take your preteen ministry to the next level? This podcast is created and curated by FourFiveSix.org, a community of leading voices in preteen ministry. Our goal is simple: a short (4,5, or 6 minute) podcast a few times a week (4, 5, or 6 times) that gives you a quick, easy, free idea that you can use in your preteen ministry THIS WEEK. Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen minis ...
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Explore the power of plodding—taking small, consistent steps to achieve large, daunting goals. In today's episode, Sean highlights the importance of steady effort in ministry.
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FFS453: LEADERSHIP IDEA: Stay off the Pedestal
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Today on the podcast, Sean dives into the crucial topic of staying off the pedestal in ministry. Reflecting on the dangers and temptations of being placed on a pedestal, Sean shares personal experiences and valuable insights from scripture, including Matthew 23:8-12 and 1 Timothy 1:15. He discusses how unrealistic expectations can harm both leaders…
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FFS452: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: They Only Have So Much to Give (with Hunter Bennett)
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On today's episode, Hunter Bennett of 3Circle Church in Fairhope, Alabama shares a concept his team is working on which helps them to understand the preteens at his church, specifically the behaviors exhibited at the end of midweek services: mental coins.
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Today, Sean talks with Yancy about the importance of being CURIOUS. Ministry leaders who aren't seeking answers to questions they don't know the answers to aren't prepared only to repeat what they've done yesterday.
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FFS450: PRESERVICE IDEA: S'more D'oeuvres, Candy Sushi, Milano Cookie Flip-Flops, and more
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Today, Sean shares one of his favorite ways of warming up a preteen group - FOOD. But not just any food - food that inspires conversation, creativity, and community! Hear three examples of this concept, and start dreaming of more...
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FFS449: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Getting Kids to Read Their Bibles (with Michael Pritchard)
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Sean talks once again with Michael Pritchard, creator of ChickenAndWafflesPodcast.com. Michael talks about a free tool that you can use to equip parents to help THEM engage preteens in Bible reading!
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FFS448: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Fifth Grade Discipleship Program (with Dan Huffman)
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Imagine a year-long program for your oldest preteens, full of special events, discipleship discussions, and serving opportunity! On today's episode, Dan Huffman discusses his amazing year-long 5th grade discipleship program on today's episode! Check out the program right here: NPV 5th Grade Discipleship | The Compass Church…
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FFS447: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Chicken and Waffles
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Sean talks with Michael Pritchard about his podcast FOR PRETEENS called "Chicken and Waffles." Michael has a passion for preteens to read the Bible for themselves and ask two questions: a "chicken" question and a "waffle" question.
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FFS446: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Communicate Expectations...The Preteens are Listening
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On today's episode, Sean discusses the importance of leaders communicating expectations to preteens. Preteens ARE listening for what is expected from them, since they have limited life experience and don't know what they should expect from themselves.
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FFS445: GAMES & ACTIVITIES IDEA: River Bank (with Rob Quinn)
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On today's episode, Sean talks with Rob Quinn about a simple game that preteens love, and which can be adapted and modified in many ways: Riverbank!
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FFS444: LEADERSHIP IDEA: Tug-a-war Between Fun and Scriptural
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Does a tug-a-war exist in your mind between fun and Scriptural as you plan your services? Today on the podcast, Sean talks about a different way to view this tension which often exists in preteen ministry planning sessions.
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FFS443: OUTREACH IDEA: Mission Trip to Poland (with Angela Yracheta)
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Today on the podcast, we hear from the FEARLESS Angela Yracheta, who took preteens on a Mission Trip to Poland! Angela shares why this was, in fact, a GREAT IDEA.
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Thanks to J12's Gregg Johnson for inspiring today's great idea (which is really just a word): MORE. Preteens are ready for more...are we inviting/challenging them to MORE? Sean talks about how your ministry can give preteens "MORE" opportunities.
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FFS441: EVENT IDEA: Foam Party (with Rachel Hatt)
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Rachel Hatt from Mustang UMC introduces us to a superfun event idea, the Foam Party. Many preteens love a good water-themed event - here's something to take your next water event to the next level: FOAM!
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FFS440 DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Switch to Video Mode
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Have you ever thought about how we tend to take a snapshot of a person and then forever think about that person in that way? Today on the podcast, Sean explores what it would mean to switch our thinking from snapshot mode to VIDEO mode, and the benefits of it. By looking at Jesus' examples in relating to Zacchaeus and Bartimaus, we see that just ha…
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FFS439: LEADERSHIP IDEA: Restart the Engines (with Joni Lum)
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Ladies and Gentlemen: REstart your engines! In ministry, there is a lot of restarting: programs in the fall, planning for camp, weekly service planning. Just when you've finished something, it seems there's something to restart! All of this "restarting" can wear on a person, especially given the spiritual dimension of our work. Today Sean talks wit…
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FFS438: TEACHING TIPS IDEA: Speak what you know; seek what you don't
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Do you ever have doubts...I mean questions...about the topic you're teaching on? Do those unanswered questions ever trip you up as a teacher? Today on the podcast, Sean addresses this issue and offers a tension-filled solution.
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FFS437: SERVICE ELEMENT IDEA: The Power of Music (with Peabod)
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Lifeway research recently examined the top predictors of spiritual health among young adults: #4 on the list is that they primarily listened to Christian music as a kid! On today's podcast Sean talks about introducing preteens to God-honoring music during the impressionable preteen years, when many kids are starting to take ownership of their music…
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FFS436: LEADERSHIP IDEA: Exploring Ways to use AI to Enhance your Preteen Ministry
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Hey AI: Write a short podcast description for an episode of "Great Ideas for Preteen Ministry" where Sean Sweet talks about exploring the ways that AI can be used to enhance ministry to preteens. **Tune in to the latest episode of "Great Ideas for Preteen Ministry" as host Sean Sweet delves into the fascinating realm of AI and its potential to enri…
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Each Spring as midweek services at Destiny Church are wrapping up, the preteens have 1 extra Wednesday night that is UNLIKE any other! It's KIDFEST! Today on the podcast, Sean talks about this annual event, and why it's a win/win/win/WIN!
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FFS434: DISCIPLINE IDEA: It's Not You...It's the Weather
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Have your preteens ever acting poorly and you blamed yourself? Well, maybe it wasn't you...maybe it was something as simple as the weather. On today's podcast, Sean discusses times when it's actually appropriate to "blame it on the rain," the wind, or ???
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FFS433: TEACHING TIPS IDEA: Teaching WHO over WHAT
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Last Sunday, while teaching the preteens, Sean experienced a moment of clarity as he saw - really saw - a preteen in the room whom Sean hadn't acknowledged all morning. It reminded him of an important truth that he discusses on today's podcast.
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FFS432: MINISTRY SPACE IDEA: Supply Booth (Makenna Shrum)
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On today's podcast, Sean talks with Pastor Makenna Shrum about a simple new addition to their space that has revolutionized the preservice time in Elevate's Preteen Minsitry: the check out booth!
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FFS431: PRETEENS IN LEADERSHIP: Preteen Ministry Presentations
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What would it look like to have preteens OWN ministries? For the past 19 years, Sean has developed preteens to become leaders in the Church. Today on the podcast, he talks about a step in this process where preteens present their proposed ministries.
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FFS430: PRETEENS IN LEADERSHIP: One Giant Leap (with Laura Ottaviano)
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Laura Ottaviano is a BOLD leader who leads young people to not just attend church, but to do so much more. She even has preteens and youth involved in writing curriculum and running adult services. Today on the podcast, Sean talks with her about her book "One Giant Leap" available at https://www.giantkidsministry.com/ .…
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