Paul Turner

Let's Bring Discipleship Back Jesus said, "Go into all the world and run programs" Wait, that doesn't sound right. That's because Jesus said, "Go into all the world and make disciples". That's why on on today's livestream I want to help you, define a disciple how to format a discipleship program when to challenge and when to hold back If Gen Z is coming back to church, as many have reported, is your youth ministry ready to invite them to be followers of Jesus? Grab your lunch or dinner, pull...

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, I didn't get the youth group I wanted, I got the youth group I needed. Can I tell your a secret? This season has been very difficult for me and has been for the past 7 years. Depressed, angry (at myself and God) and without purpose, I pretty much thought my ministry time was over. I wanted it to be over, until I got a call. A Pastor, I kind of new, called me to find out if I would be interested in serving as their youth pastor. I was...

Calendar looking rough? Are you still wondering about things like, what events should I plan? what should I be teaching on? when are my best times to disciple students? how do I build ministry momentum? The Calendar is the Orange Programming is the juice. Join me today from11:30 am to 12:30 pm CST to squeeze everything out of the 365 days God give us to reach students. Grab your lunch or dinner, pull up a screen and let's talk about making a calendar that makes sense along with any questions...

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, As a camp speaker for 20 years, I've had some epic and strange moments with students, this was one of them. A young lady showed up one night to chapel with this t-shirt that said, "Paul in Training." I was both honored and saddened. You see, I didn't want kids to be more like me, I wanted kids to be more like Jesus. I'm not saying that wasn't her goal, but sometimes personalities can get in the way of true spiritual growth. I guess I...

Is this the kind of question you're asking yourself? School is in full swing but your youth ministry isn't, why? Unsure of what to plan? Attendance issues? Struggling for volunteers? All of the above? Welcome to Stream-tember where I will be going live every Tuesday and Thursday in September to answer your burning youth ministry questions and share how to plan like pro recruit volunteers draw more students to your youth ministry be more confident in your calling Here's the process, Send me...

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, I started watching the new science fiction show Alien Earth because I’ve been a fan of the franchise ever since the first Alien movie in 1979. No spoilers, but here’s the setup: a boy genius, tech-bro billionaire, Boy Kavalier, is transferring the minds of sick kids into synthetic bodies so he can stop death. Nothing like small goals. Here’s what throws me off, watching adult-looking bodies with kid minds trying to navigate dangerous...

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, Cliches - a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. When God closes a door, he opens a window If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it God will not give you more than you can handle We've heard them, we've said them, but why? Is it because we just don't know the answer? I think a student would rather hear us say, "We don't know" that than anything else. Is it because we don't have or...

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Hey Awesome Person, Feeling a little bit behind in your Fall programming? I get it. I’ve been there. That’s why I’m hosting a LIVE Q&A on my YouTube channel – just for youth pastors like you. We’ll talk planning, programming, and anything else you want to ask about making your youth ministry more effective (and less stressful). 📅 When: Tuesday August 12th at 8pm CST 📍 Where: Over on my Youtube Channel Bring your questions, your coffee, and maybe that idea...

WEBSITE SHOP PODCAST YOUTUBE BLOG Greetings Awesome Person, There was a heaviness when I walked into our youth room. Granted, some students had their first day of school that day and the school for everyone else started the next day, but this was different. I could feel the down spirits and hear muffled, semi-serious conversations as I went about straightening up the youth room before service. My mind went to "How do I fix this?" And I felt like the Lord said, "You can't". He was right. There...