TITLE: Creating a Culture & Platform of Evangelism in Student Ministry

DESCRIPTION: Student ministry is the single greatest harvest ministry in the church today. In the session, we will look at how to communicate the gospel to students, as well as creating a culture of disciple-making disciples in your student ministry.

LEADER: Daniel Ritchie, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Raleigh, NC

This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don’t have to wait until the next event to benefit from that experience. Through this podcast, you’ll hear trusted voices from youth ministry sharing biblical insight, practical tools, and real-world encouragement to help you lead students, week in and week out. Whether you’re a seasoned youth pastor or a faithful volunteer, these episodes are designed to strengthen your leadership, renew your calling, and sharpen your ministry. Want to learn more about Conclave or join us in person? Visit ymconclave.org to find out more about the next gathering.
Thanks for listening—and welcome to the Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast.

You can find out more information about Conclave here: https://ymconclave.org/

TITLE: Becoming Who You Are: Student Ministry as a Leadership Lab

DESCRIPTION: Most student ministers live in the tension between today's ministry and tomorrow's opportunity. Dr. Wolfe reveals five core leadership principles that give meaningful substance to your student ministry today and formative shape to your leadership leverage for the future.

LEADER: Dr. Tony Wolfe, Executive Director-Treasurer, South Carolina Baptist Convention, Columbia, SC

This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don’t have to wait until the next event to benefit from that experience. Through this podcast, you’ll hear trusted voices from youth ministry sharing biblical insight, practical tools, and real-world encouragement to help you lead students, week in and week out. Whether you’re a seasoned youth pastor or a faithful volunteer, these episodes are designed to strengthen your leadership, renew your calling, and sharpen your ministry. Want to learn more about Conclave or join us in person? Visit ymconclave.org to find out more about the next gathering.
Thanks for listening—and welcome to the Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast.

You can find out more information about Conclave here: https://ymconclave.org/

TITLE: Developing a Student Ministry that Prays

DESCRIPTION: Students who want to grow in their faith often struggle with their prayer life (their Student Pastor may struggle as well). Dr. McKinion will offer practical steps for helping students learn to be pray-ers and to help build a Student Ministry that prioritizes and incorporates prayer as a central component of a ministry where leaders and students alike value and practice a vibrant prayer life.

LEADER: Dr. Steve McKinion, Professor of Theology & Patristic Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC

This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don’t have to wait until the next event to benefit from that experience. Through this podcast, you’ll hear trusted voices from youth ministry sharing biblical insight, practical tools, and real-world encouragement to help you lead students, week in and week out. Whether you’re a seasoned youth pastor or a faithful volunteer, these episodes are designed to strengthen your leadership, renew your calling, and sharpen your ministry. Want to learn more about Conclave or join us in person? Visit ymconclave.org to find out more about the next gathering.
Thanks for listening—and welcome to the Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast.

You can find out more information about Conclave here: https://ymconclave.org/

TITLE: Student Ministry Rookies

DESCRIPTION: Establish healthy habits in your first three years of ministry with Steve Coleman.

LEADER: Steve Coleman, Minister to Youth & Families, FBC Richmond, KY

This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don’t have to wait until the next event to benefit from that experience. Through this podcast, you’ll hear trusted voices from youth ministry sharing biblical insight, practical tools, and real-world encouragement to help you lead students, week in and week out. Whether you’re a seasoned youth pastor or a faithful volunteer, these episodes are designed to strengthen your leadership, renew your calling, and sharpen your ministry. Want to learn more about Conclave or join us in person? Visit ymconclave.org to find out more about the next gathering.
Thanks for listening—and welcome to the Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast.

You can find out more information about Conclave here: https://ymconclave.org/

TITLE: Men & Women: Doing Ministry as a Family

DESCRIPTION: Join Jamie & Tara in this breakout session to learn more about how to do ministry as a family, how to be intentional with your time, and how to shepherd your family’s ministry mindset.

LEADERS: Dr. Jamie & Dr. Tara Dew, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA

This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don’t have to wait until the next event to benefit from that experience. Through this podcast, you’ll hear trusted voices from youth ministry sharing biblical insight, practical tools, and real-world encouragement to help you lead students, week in and week out. Whether you’re a seasoned youth pastor or a faithful volunteer, these episodes are designed to strengthen your leadership, renew your calling, and sharpen your ministry. Want to learn more about Conclave or join us in person? Visit ymconclave.org to find out more about the next gathering.
Thanks for listening—and welcome to the Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast.

You can find out more information about Conclave here: https://ymconclave.org/

TITLE: Helping Middle Schoolers Thrive in a Small/Mid-Sized Church

DESCRIPTION: Middle Schoolers! They’re those really small, short kids in your youth group that make you scratch your head. But, no matter how big or small your youth group is, middle school students play a huge role in your ministry. So, lean into their limitless energy and fun, and let’s talk about some practical steps to help middle schoolers thrive in your ministry.

LEADER: Chris Hargrove, Managing Editor of Youth Pastor Resources, YM360, Birmingham, AL

This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don’t have to wait until the next event to benefit from that experience. Through this podcast, you’ll hear trusted voices from youth ministry sharing biblical insight, practical tools, and real-world encouragement to help you lead students, week in and week out. Whether you’re a seasoned youth pastor or a faithful volunteer, these episodes are designed to strengthen your leadership, renew your calling, and sharpen your ministry. Want to learn more about Conclave or join us in person? Visit ymconclave.org to find out more about the next gathering.
Thanks for listening—and welcome to the Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast.

You can find out more information about Conclave here: https://ymconclave.org/

TITLE: Engage, Empower, Inspire: Adapting to Every Learner

DESCRIPTION: In a world that thrives on diversity, understanding and incorporating different learning styles is essential for effective student ministry. Explore practical strategies for identifying and adapting to the unique minds of our students—visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and read/write learners. We'll discuss tools such as learning style inventories, planning templates, and interactives that will empower you to create engaging and impactful lessons. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and encouraging peer interaction, we can enhance spiritual growth and community within our ministries. Join us as we explore how these educational strategies enhance Bible study and deepen our students' faith journeys.

LEADER: Matthew Wilkinson & Ashley Wilkinson, MAEd., NBCT

This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don’t have to wait until the next event to benefit from that experience. Through this podcast, you’ll hear trusted voices from youth ministry sharing biblical insight, practical tools, and real-world encouragement to help you lead students, week in and week out. Whether you’re a seasoned youth pastor or a faithful volunteer, these episodes are designed to strengthen your leadership, renew your calling, and sharpen your ministry. Want to learn more about Conclave or join us in person? Visit ymconclave.org to find out more about the next gathering.
Thanks for listening—and welcome to the Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast.

You can find out more information about Conclave here: https://ymconclave.org/

TITLE: Developing A Next Gen Missional Pipeline

DESCRIPTION: One of the greatest joys in ministry is watching the next generations grow into spiritual maturity and launch into adult life as ambassadors for Christ and agents of reconciliation. Envision year after year of people sent out from your church to reach lost people with the gospel, start churches, and serve God in careers and places all over the world! Explore the elements and strategies you can put to work as your own plan for a pipeline.

LEADER: George Siler, Manager of Packaged Volunteer Trips, International Mission Board, Richmond, VA

This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don’t have to wait until the next event to benefit from that experience. Through this podcast, you’ll hear trusted voices from youth ministry sharing biblical insight, practical tools, and real-world encouragement to help you lead students, week in and week out. Whether you’re a seasoned youth pastor or a faithful volunteer, these episodes are designed to strengthen your leadership, renew your calling, and sharpen your ministry. Want to learn more about Conclave or join us in person? Visit ymconclave.org to find out more about the next gathering.
Thanks for listening—and welcome to the Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast.

You can find out more information about Conclave here: https://ymconclave.org/