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Paul Turner

I've been working with teenagers for over 30 years and coaching youth workers for over 20 yrs. Sign up for my weekly newsletter the Youth Ministry Round Up for encouragement, articles and videos to help you build a successful youth ministry.

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Youth Ministry Round Up #225

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, If you're looking for a graduation song to put with that slide show or video for your graduation service, here are my choices. Keep in mind, not all of these songs may be appropriate for during your church service, but better for youth meeting, so be sure to listen to the whole song, read the lyrics and pray about which song will make the best statement to your students, families and congregation. That’s Who I Praise – Brandon Lake...
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New Podcast: Hot Takes and Holy Talk

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Hello Awesome Person, I just launched a brand new podcast and I'd love for you to check it out. I have thoughts on media and how Christians approach it/use it and with no where to put these thoughts, I started a new show on my Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast. Every Tuesday I will look at some piece of media be it a movie, song or book where I think Christians are overreacting or under-reacting and if there is a lesson to be learned. But I won’t just be...
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Youth Ministry Round Up #224

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, If I know anything I know camp. If you do youth camp, can I encourage you to start praying now. Here's a few prompts to get you going. The Campers Pray for the kids who are going, should go and can't go. The Camp Speaker Pray that the speaker speaks truth and doesn't outshine Jesus. The Parents Pray for homes to receive these changed kids and through them, change their homes. The Follow Up The last altar call is not the end. The end...
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Feeling Stuck Planning Summer? Let’s Fix That — Join Me Live!

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, I’m going live on YouTube today at 11:30 AM (Central Time), and I’d love for you to join me! I'll be answering your questions about graduation season, summer camp prep, and summer planning — all the things that can make (or break) your ministry’s momentum heading into summer. Whether you’re wrapping up a crazy school year or feeling the pressure of camp logistics, this is your chance to get real-time answers and fresh ideas. Here’s...
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Youth Ministry Round Up #223

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, Easter is never really over. You may be putting away the yard sign or switching out kitchen towels for summer, but Easter never ends. Such is the case with this verse, and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” Mark 16:3 Like the women being concerned about the physical obstacle of the stone blocking the tomb entrance, you may be worried about the obstacles that lay ahead in your own...
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In 35 Years of Youth Ministry, I Never Thought This Would Happen

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Hey Awesome Person, 6:45: No one 6:50: No one 6:55: No one 7:00: No one 7:15: No one Thought in my head, “Hmmm, no is coming, really?” I shall dub this No Show Wednesday, The Youth-pacolypse. Last night was the first time, in 35 years, I had no one show up for a youth meeting. One kid, two kids, sure. No kids, never, until now. For context, I have been the youth pastor at this small, rural church (about 40 people) for a little over 3 years. It has been a...
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Youth Ministry Round Up #222

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, He is STILL risen! I try to post this every Monday after Easter. Why? Because there are those, just like at Christmas, who put their best dress and suit on, do their Christian cosplay and then live the next 364 days like Christ is not risen. For me it's simple. I celebrate Easter and Christmas 365 days a year because I need: redemption every day to repent every day a reason to sing every day power every day a Savior every day If you...
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Emergency Youth Group Easter Game!

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, Stuck for a youth group Easter game? I have you covered with this easy to put together Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Enjoy! He Is Risen! Paul P.S. If you need any more Easter resources, check out this bundle packed with messages, prayer stations and more. Do you enjoy this newsletter? Keep it free, leave a tip 611 Parsons Dr, Hueytown, Al. 35023Unsubscribe · Preferences
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Youth Ministry Round Up #221

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, My pastor made a powerful point about how God uses even the mundane things of life to bring glory to Himself and I need you to hear this. It was just a donkey. Just a room. Just a basin and a towel. But in the hands of Jesus, the ordinary became sacred. In Luke 19, two disciples are sent to fetch a donkey—no spotlight, no applause. Just a simple, quiet task. Yet that donkey carried the Savior into the city to begin the most important...
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