Beyond the Youth Room

🚀 Sign up to take the Mission 1:26 Challenge 👉 edgeclub.org/mission126👥 Join our community of youth leaders: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutMost youth pastors run programs… but not all programs actually cultivate growth.In this episode, I’m walking you through our entire youth ministry program — Wednesday nights, Sunday nights, events, systems, and the philosophy behind every single piece.This isn’t hype.This isn’t theory.This is the actual structure that helped us grow from 10 students to 140+, with:🔥 300+ first-time visitors last year🔥 4,400+ Gospel conversations🔥 103 salvations🔥 80% of students attending both nights🔥 A weekly rhythm that cultivates real discipleshipWhether you're rebuilding your program, starting from scratch, or looking for a ministry rhythm that actually works, you can take what we do, adapt it, and make it your own.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #YouthPastor #NextGenMinistry #ChurchLeadership #YouthMinistryPrograms #MinistryBlueprint #YouthGroupGrowth00:00 – The Truth About Programs & Growth01:40 – Our Philosophy: What Programs Are FOR04:04 – Our Program Goals09:07 – Wednesday Night Breakdown30:16 – Sunday Night Breakdown40:44 – Events, Retreats & Rhythm43:01 – Why We Don’t Do Sunday Morning Programs

🚀 Sign up to take the Mission 1:26 Challenge 👉 https://edgeclub.mykajabi.com/Mission126👥 Join our community of youth leaders: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutBarna just dropped brand-new research — and it’s not what anyone expected. After hitting a 25-year low, Bible engagement in America has jumped 12 points in just one year. Even more surprising? Millennials and Gen Z are driving the comeback.In this episode, we unpack Barna’s State of the Church 2025 findings — why younger generations are opening their Bibles more, what it means for church leaders, and how we can respond with vision and urgency.If you’ve felt discouraged about this generation’s faith, this episode will give you hope (and a game plan).#StudentMinistry ##BibleEngagement #Barna #GenZ #YouthMinistry #ChurchLeadership #BeyondTheYouthRoom #Discipleship

👥 Join the Beyond the Youth Room community: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/about😬 You’ve asked it before: “Who wants to pray?” and every student suddenly stares at the floor. Most students don’t stay silent because they don’t care; they stay silent because they don’t understand prayer.In this episode, we break down why students struggle to pray out loud and how to fix it by helping them grasp the purpose, power, pattern, and practice of prayer.🎯 Whether you lead a small group or an entire youth ministry, this episode will help you make prayer personal, powerful, and practical for your students.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #Prayer #Discipleship #Leadership⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Why Students Don’t Pray Out Loud03:09 – The Purpose of Prayer08:18 – The Power of Prayer16:15 – The Pattern of Prayer22:45 – The Practice of Prayer

👥 Join our free Youth Ministry Mastermind → https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutMost youth pastors work hard to get students in the room… but have no real plan for what happens after they come.In this video, I’m walking you through our entire youth ministry follow-up system — how we connect with first-time guests, keep them coming back, and help new believers take their next steps.It’s the exact process our team at The Gathering uses every single week — and I’m giving you every template, text, and Canva resource for free.Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to tighten up your system, this will help you move students from visitor → disciple → leader in a way that’s relational, repeatable, and real.🎬 Chapters00:00 – The Complete Follow-Up System Overview01:53 – How We Connect with First-Time Guests13:17 – Retaining Visitors & Building Consistency20:10 – Following Up with New Believers26:50 – Reaching Out to Disconnected Students32:49 – Free Resources & Next Steps

👥 Join our free community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutCultures keep redefining manhood — and it’s left a lot of young men confused, passive, and bored. In this episode, Ryne and Keith walk through how you can redefine and take back biblical manhood in your youth group.From rejecting passivity to expecting God’s greater reward, this episode gives you a framework (based on Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis) to help students grow into the kind of men God designed them to be — courageous, responsible, and Christlike.00:00 – Why Redefining Manhood Matters03:10 – How Teen Guys Respond When Challenged08:00 – The Four Pillars of Biblical Manhood15:30 – #1 Reject Passivity25:11 – #2 Accept Responsibility29:37 – #3 Lead Courageously33:57 – #4 Expect the Greater Reward38:00 – Why Girls Thrive When Guys Are Challenged

👥 Join our free community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutShe started as a quiet watchmaker’s daughter — but became one of the most courageous Christian women of the 20th century.In this episode, Ryne and Keith dive deep into the incredible story of Corrie Ten Boom, who risked everything to save Jewish families during World War II. From hiding refugees in her home and smuggling ration cards, to surviving Ravensbrück concentration camp and forgiving her betrayer, Corrie’s story is one of faith, courage, and radical forgiveness.📖 You’ll hear about the baby rescue operation, the miracle of 100 ration cards, the hiding place behind her bedroom wall, and how God used even her imprisonment to spark revival. And most of all, you’ll see that there truly is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still.🎯 Whether you’re a youth pastor, leader, or believer looking for renewed perspective, this episode will remind you that faith isn’t safe — it’s costly, courageous, and worth it.#Faith #ChristianHistory #YouthMinistry #Forgiveness #Discipleship #BeyondTheYouthRoom00:00 – The Watchmaker’s Daughter Who Changed History03:28 – Heartbreak and a Call to Courage07:00 – Joining the Resistance9:12 – The Baby Rescue11:20 – The Hiding Place and Betrayal19:13 – Prison, Faith, and a Judge’s Fire24:17 – Ravensbrück: Faith in the Darkest Place30:30 – Forgiveness That Shocked the World

Join the FREE Youth Ministry Mastermind 👉 https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutA healthy small group doesn’t just meet — it multiplies.Here are the 5 things every thriving youth ministry small group has in common — from strong leadership to real accountability and growth.

👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutMost youth pastors think they need bigger budgets, crazier games, or better sermons to grow participation in their youth group. But students don’t just need more hype — they need the right strategies to feel connected and keep coming back.In this episode, we break down 5 simple, proven ways to boost youth group participation.🎯 Whether you’re just starting out or looking for fresh momentum, these strategies will help you grow participation, strengthen relationships, and build lasting connections in your ministry.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #Leadership #Discipleship #outreach 00:00 – The REAL Way to Grow a Youth Group02:45 – Phone-a-Friend Nights 16:00 – Keep Things Fresh 21:40 – Follow-Up That Works 25:32 – Meet Them Where They Are 32:23 – Help Students Stick

👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutWhat makes some students walk away after graduation — while others stay rooted in their faith? In this episode, we’re breaking down five proven ways to build a faith that lasts long after youth group ends. From helping students anchor their identity in Christ to creating a culture that welcomes hard questions, these are the intentional moves that make faith stick.💡 Perfect for: youth pastors, small group leaders, and parents who want to see students thrive in their walk with Jesus — not just survive graduation.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #youthpastors 0:00 - Our Proof of Concept1:07 - Anchor Their Faith in Jesus3:00 - Don’t Make Youth Group Easy4:59 - Develop an Outward Focus8:36 - Make Room for Real Questions11:30 - Plan Their Next Steps13:33 - More Resources

👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutHeaven throws a party when one sinner repents — so why don’t we celebrate more in youth ministry? Too often, we move on to the next program or event and miss the chance to highlight what God has done.In this episode, we discuss four key areas every youth pastor should celebrate and offer practical tips on how to do so!🎯 Whether you’re new to youth ministry or just need fresh ideas, this episode will help you create a culture of celebration that points students to Jesus and keeps them engaged for the long haul.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #Celebration #Leadership #discipleship 00:00 – Heaven Throws a Party: Why Celebration Matters02:25 – Why Churches Struggle to Celebrate9:50 – Why Celebration Changes a Culture13:10 – What to Celebrate #1: Kingdom Growth19:43 – What to Celebrate #2: Spiritual Growth26:31 – What to Celebrate #3: Community Growth32:40 – What to Celebrate #4: Ministry Growth40:00 – Next Steps

👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutWhere do you even start when building a youth ministry from scratch? Games, sermons, small groups? The truth is, if you don’t get the foundation right, nothing else will last.In this episode, we break down the 5 essentials every new youth pastor needs.🎯 Whether you’re just starting or need a fresh reset, this blueprint will help you build a ministry that lasts.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #Leadership #discipleship 0:00 – Why Most New Youth Pastors Burn Out2:05 – The Importance of Your First Months in Ministry5:23 – Step 1: Start with Prayer11:54 – Step 2: Study the Culture19:49 – Step 3: Rely on Influence, Not Authority28:14 – Step 4: Multiply with Leaders32:57 – Step 5: Clarify Your Strategy

👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutIn this episode, we break down:✨ How to make every first-timer feel valued 📖 Why sharing the Gospel clearly from the start matters 📬 The follow-up system that actually gets students back 📲 Why two invitations are better than one 🤝 How to make new students feel a part of a familyThese aren’t just ideas—they’re the exact steps we use to help students go from visitors to family in weeks, not months. Whether you’re building a follow-up system from scratch or sharpening what you already do, this episode gives you a proven framework you can implement immediately.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #BeyondTheYouthRoom #ChurchGrowth #YouthPastor #FirstTimeGuests0:00 - What if Every Visitor Stuck?0:45 - Help Them Feel Valued3:11 - Be Up Front With Them4:47 - Crush the Follow Up7:06 - Get Them Back8:25 - Move them From Visitor to Member

👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutGen Alpha is growing up in a world unlike any before—and they’re more curious about God than we think. 👀📱 In this video, we dive into the surprising stats, real stories, and practical takeaways for youth pastors, parents, and leaders who want to understand the next generation’s spiritual journey.🔑 What you’ll learn:🤔 Why Gen Alpha is Spiritually Curious Yet Susceptible to False Teaching📲 How Their Relationship With Technology Shapes Faith Questions✝️ What Leaders Can Do to Point Them Toward Jesus with Clarity and Hope👉 If you care about the future of the church, you won’t want to miss this.

👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/about🙏 In ministry, the real battles aren’t fought with calendars, budgets, or strategies — they’re fought on our knees. Before we plan, before we lead, before we move… we pray first.In this episode, we’ll unpack: ⚔️ Why prayer is the foundation of spiritual leadership 📖 How to align your ministry strategies with God’s power 🔥 Practical ways to build a culture of prayer in your youth group0:00 - Intro1:00 - Armor Up Yourself2:04 - Fight For Your Schools3:59 - Cover Your Students7:35 - Equip Your Families10:15 - Unleash Your Leaders12:05 - Engage Your Students

🎃 Join the nationwide TalkTober Challenge and help spark 10,000 gospel conversations this October 👉 edgeclub.mykajabi.com/talktober 👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/about🌍 Every headline feels heavier. Every week brings another crisis. Students are trying to make sense of the chaos around them—and they’re looking to us for direction. In this episode, we unpack how youth pastors can lead students with courage, clarity, and faith when the world feels out of control.#YouthMinistry #Christian #StudentMinistry #Evangelism #Christianity #BeyondTheYouthRoom #faithanddoubt 00:00 – Intro03:30 – When the World Feels Chaotic08:24 – Start with Prayer14:48 – Model the Response19:20 – Spiritual Warfare is Real20:29 – Point Students to the Real Jesus27:08 -- Overcome Evil with Good31:20 – Keep the Gospel Central

🎃 Join the nationwide TalkTober Challenge and help spark 10,000 gospel conversations this October 👉 edgeclub.mykajabi.com/talktober👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/about📊 Do the 7 Gospel Advancing Values actually work in youth ministry? The data says yes. So we put them into practice—and here’s what happened.In this episode, we break down:✨ What the 7 values of a Gospel Advancing ministry really are🎯 The 3 values that make the biggest impact💬 Real results—like 4,400+ Gospel conversations in one yearBacked by Dare 2 Share’s Generation in Reach report (with data from 513 leaders in 47 countries), this isn’t just theory—it’s tested truth. Whether you're just starting or looking to level up your youth ministry, this episode is packed with vision, data, and practical strategy.#YouthMinistry #GospelAdvancing #StudentMinistry #Evangelism #Dare2Share #BeyondTheYouthRoom #genzchurch 0:00 – Why Your Youth Ministry Can Have a Greater Impact0:38 – The Power of the 7 Gospel Advancing Values3:00 – Real Ministry Results & Study Findings12:47 – 3 Values That Make the Biggest Impact19:12 – How to Get Started With Gospel Advancing Ministry26:44 – Free Resources + Mastermind Community

🎃 Join the nationwide TalkTober Challenge and help spark 10,000 gospel conversations this October 👉 edgeclub.mykajabi.com/talktober 👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/about🎉 A student makes a decision for Christ — amazing! But here’s the real challenge: how do you make sure that spark of faith grows into deep roots? In this episode, we’ll walk through 4 practical moves every youth pastor can use to help new believers stay connected, equipped, and multiplying.You’ll leave with fresh ideas, timeless wisdom, and practical tools you can use this week to disciple students well after their first “yes” to Jesus.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #Discipleship0:00 – What Happens After a Student Decides for Christ?1:20 – Step 1: Don’t Let Them Keep It Quiet3:21 – Step 2: Put Tools in Their Hands6:17 – Step 3: Empower Their Friends9:24 – Step 4: Don’t Let the Moment Fade13:11 – Free Resources + Next Steps

🎃 Join the nationwide TalkTober Challenge and help spark 10,000 gospel conversations this October 👉 edgeclub.mykajabi.com/talktober👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutNot all ministry failure is loud. Some of it looks like full rooms, packed calendars, and zero fruit. In this episode, we unpack the quiet killers that are wrecking youth ministries from the inside—often without anyone noticing until it’s too late.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but something’s still off… this one’s for you.You’ll walk away with:📣 Hard truths no one’s saying out loud📰 Real stories that hit home❓ Soul-level questions every leader needs to answer#YouthMinistry #BeyondTheYouthRoom #StudentMinistry #MinistryLeadership #ChurchHealth #nextgenministry 0:00 – Silent Failures in MinistryNot every collapse is explosive—some ministries slowly leak effectiveness without noticing.2:42 – The Danger of CoastingWhy maintaining momentum without intentional growth leads to quiet decline.5:12 - TalkTober ChallengeLooking for a way to spark Gospel momentum in your youth group? Sign up for the TalkTober challenge!6:50 – Crowds vs. DiscipleshipA big attendance doesn’t equal spiritual health—discipleship has to be the priority.13:09 – Trivia vs. TransformationInformation alone won’t change students—truth must lead to real-life obedience.16:39 – Community Pitch: MastermindAn invitation to join the Youth Ministry Mastermind for support and resources.18:03 – Afraid to Confront?How ignoring sin and disruption weakens credibility and drives students away.23:00 – No Leadership PipelineWithout raising up leaders, ministries fade when the spotlight leader steps away.27:49 – Prayerless Ministry WeaknessWhy prayerlessness leaves ministry running on personality instead of God’s power.29:40 – Growth Without CharacterWhen a leader’s platform outpaces their spiritual maturity, collapse is inevitable.33:00 – Final Challenge & HopeEncouragement that these warning signs can be reversed by God’s grace.

👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutBefore he became the “Prince of Preachers,” Spurgeon was a teenager overwhelmed by sin and saved by a snowstorm and a simple sermon. This episode dives into his powerful conversion, early ministry, bold preaching during a cholera outbreak, and the legacy that still shapes the church today.Discover why:📣 He preached to 10,000+ by age 22⛪️ He helped plant half of England’s new Baptist churches📚 His wife launched a global book fund from her sickbed👨‍🎓 1 in 5 Baptist pastors were trained through his collegeYouth pastors—his story will challenge and inspire you.0:00 – Intro: Why Spurgeon Matters for Teens1:50 – Spurgeon’s Childhood & Early Influences4:10 – Conversion Story: A Snowy Sunday at 1510:30 – First Sermon & Becoming a Pastor at 1713:43 – Called to London at Age 1915:33 – Early Years at New Park Street Chapel20:19 – The Surrey Gardens Tragedy (1856)23:16 – Recovery, Crystal Palace, & Metropolitan Tabernacle25:34 – Ministries Beyond Preaching: Widows, Orphans, & Pastors College35:17 – Legacy of Preaching, Planting, & Training Leaders

👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutIn this episode, we look at how Jesus modeled a life fully focused on the Father—and what that means for youth pastors today. From prayer and trust to identity and purpose, these 5 insights will challenge and refocus your walk and your ministry.🔹 Learn to prioritize presence with God over performance🔹 Surrender your plans and trust His timing🔹 Anchor your identity in His voice, not their applause🔹 Live for His glory, not your platform📖 Featuring Scripture, historic quotes, and practical reflection questions to help you lead from a place of intimacy with God.#YouthMinistry #JesusFocused #BeyondTheYouthRoom #ministryleadership 0:00 – Intro: Why Jesus Never Did Ministry Alone1:14 – Why the Hypostatic Union is So Important4:51 – Jesus as the Ultimate Youth Pastor7:20 – #1 Intimacy Over Activity (Mark 1:35)10:25 – #2 Trusting the Father’s Timing & Will (Luke 22:42)13:53 – #3 Speaking Only What the Father Gave Him (John 8:28)18:55 – #4 Identity in the Father’s Affirmation (Matthew 3:17)23:18 – #5 Glorifying the Father Above All (John 17:4)24:05 – Key Reflections for Youth Pastors