Shaping Student Ministry Podcast
Shaping Student Ministry Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Shaping Student Ministry Podcast! Join co-hosts John Oliver and Ian Dunaway, with over 30 years of combined ministry experience, as they share practical insights, leadership development, and encouragement for student pastors. Tune in every Wednesday for fresh strategies, real-world advice, and powerful discussions designed to help you shape the future of Student Ministry. Subscribe today!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes crucial for student ministry, including leadership development, volunteer management, and strategic event planning, with episodes that address topics such as the theology of games in ministry, effective goal-setting, and fostering authentic community among students.
We’re not just doing youth ministry—we’re shaping it.
Hosted by John Oliver and Ian Dunaway (two guys who’ve survived lock-ins, awkward sermon illustrations, and too many pizza parties), this podcast is your go-to spot for honest convos about what’s really working in student ministry—and what needs to go.
Expect:
– Real talk about discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha
– Leadership lessons that actually help
– Interviews with people who get it
– Practical strategies you’ll want to use this week
– Ministry jokes, deep theology, and the occasional hot take
No fake hype. No trendy fluff. Just gospel-centered content for youth pastors who want to shape students, not just entertain them.
New episodes weekly. Bring your notebook—and maybe your coffee.. Subscribe now to never miss an episode, and join us in shaping the future of Student Ministry together!
Summer camp is not just a spiritual high point. It is a strategic opportunity for gospel impact. In this episode, John and Ian walk through what it means to lead students well before, during, and after camp. From setting expectations to creating margin, they share hard-earned wisdom for making the most of camp season.
They also dive into one of the most debated questions in student ministry: Should we baptize students at camp? You will hear their honest conversation on timing, accountability, and local church connection when it comes to responding to salvation decisions.
What we cover:
• How to plan for discipleship, not just hype
• What to prioritize before the bus ever leaves
• Leading your team well while at camp
• Making follow up a strategy, not an afterthought
• What to consider before saying yes to camp baptisms
Listen in and equip yourself to lead camp season with intention and clarity.
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