Switch Leader Podcast

Switch 2023: What Matters Most With Vince Parker

As we start a new year in Switch our leader, Vince Parker, takes some time to remind us what matters most. 

Christmas Break: What We Want For You

It's the most wonderful time of the year! This is the final episode of the year. We talk about some dates to keep on your calendar, some simple ways to continue showing love to your students, and what we really do want for you most during Christmas Break. 

Has Switch Become Your Family?

In Switch we often talk about how we are a family. For some that makes sense because they're living it, but other's may not have found that yet. Regardless of the group you fall in, you won't want to miss getting to hear the testimony from our guest this week! 

Student Leadership: The Role You Play

In addition to Switch on Wednesday nights, students have the opportunity to be a Student Leader in the church by serving in a ministry on the weekends. We have found that this is one of the best ways for students to gain community, and take ownership in their faith development. Since we know it's a valuable step for them to take, let's talk about how you as a Switch Leader can play a valuable role in helping them take that step! 

The Essentials #10: Owning Your Own Development

This is the final episode of our "Leader Essentials" series, and we're talking about how you can continue to grow as a leader is each aspect of your life. Thank you for committing to this 10 part series. Now, it's time to finish strong! 

The Essentials #9: Going Deeper When They Don’t Engage

This episode will give you some useful ideas to help connect with students and even to help you as a leader set healthy expectations for group.

The Essentials #8: Knowing Your Audience

It's important that you understand the students you're trying so hard to reach. Remember, the norms that you grew up with are not the norms they are growing up with. In this episode you'll learn some important things to know about this generation of teenagers. The more you can understand them, the better you'll be able to reach them. 

The Essentials #7: Partnering With Parents, Practically

You don't have to be in student ministry long to realize that partnering with parents is essential, but it can also be challenging. This episode aims to give some practical ways to do it well, and provide the vision to help remind you why it matters so much.

The Essentials #6: Leading Small

Josh & James talk with Youth Pastor Matt Lamberth about the what it means to "Lead Small". Want to be the best you can be for the students in Switch? Take notes of this weeks episode and work to apply the concepts to your life and leadership. 

1: Be Present

2: Create a Safe Place

3: Partner With Parents

4: Make It Personal

5: Move Them Out

Switch Series Overview: He Loved Us First

It's time for a new Switch series and in this one we'll be teaching from 1 John. This week James breaks down the series so we can be prepared before we show up to Switch each week. Remember, the more prepared and excited you are, the more prepared and excited your students will be!