Summary: Live from DYM 200, I am joined by a youth ministry legend!<br>In youth ministry since 1988, Kurt Johnston has been at Saddleback Church since 1997. Although he leads Saddleback’s kids and youth teams, he’s still a junior high pastor at heart. Kurt and his wife, Rachel, live in Southern California and have two adult children. Many would argue that Kurt literally wrote the book on Junior High Ministry… “Controlled Chaos,” which is coming out with a Revised and Expanded version on October 10, 2018 through youth cartel.<br>Pre-order or order here: <a href="https://theyouthcartel.com/product/controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry/" rel="noopener">https://theyouthcartel.com/product/controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry/</a> <br><br>In this episode Kurt drops a ton of wisdom bombs on how to last at your church and in youth ministry. It was an honor to meet and talk with him. He’s the real deal, humble, encouraging and full of insight.<br><br>Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for a bunch of my new resources that are out or coming out in the next several weeks.<br><br>“Celebrity Mood Match” is a Sidekick game that is basically Poser for your face, and big-time celebrities are your guides. <a href="https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game" rel="noopener">https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game</a> <br><br>“Making the Countdown Count” is a one-off message for when you are called into main service to preach. <a href="https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count" rel="noopener">https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count</a> <br><br><br>The Sponsor: <a href="http://givecentral.org" rel="noopener">http://givecentral.org</a> <br>The Podcast on the Web: <a href="http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com" rel="noopener">http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com</a><br>THE PLACE for YM Resources: <a href="http://downloadyouthministry.com" rel="noopener">http://downloadyouthministry.com</a> <br><br>The Socials:<br>Facebook Page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade" rel="noopener">http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade</a><br>Follow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecade<br>Check out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: <a href="https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28" rel="noopener">https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:derry@mythirddecade.com">derry@mythirddecade.com</a>
