Student Ministry Coaching Experience
You don't have to figure out student ministry alone.
A seasoned voice in your corner, helping younger student ministers lead with confidence, clarity, and longevity. The goal isn't to do ministry my way. It's to discover how God has wired you to lead in your church and community.
The 8-week journey
Week 1
Know Yourself, Know Your Calling
Calling, strengths, boundaries, and healthy rhythms.
You'll build: Personal Ministry Rule of Life
I can't lead students well if I don't lead myself well.
Week 2
Build a Ministry With a Clear “Why”
Vision, mission, and moving from busy to intentional.
You'll build: One-page Student Ministry Map
Can you explain what you're trying to accomplish in two minutes?
Week 3
Leading Adults, Not Just Students
Recruiting, delegating, and building a leadership pipeline.
You'll build: Recruit → Equip → Deploy → Coach → Multiply
Stop asking “How can I do more?” Start asking “Who can I develop?”
Week 4
Parents, Students & Relationships
Trust, communication, and pastoral care of students.
You'll build: Parent Partnership Plan
Parents aren't obstacles. We're their partners.
Week 5
Building a Culture of Discipleship
Groups, mentoring, Scripture, prayer, serving, and belonging.
You'll build: Gather → Groups → Gospel Conversations → Go → Give
Programs attract students. Culture forms them.
Week 6
Lead Up: Your Pastor & Church
Church culture, expectations, budgets, and earning trust.
You'll build: “How I Lead Up” plan
Don't just become a better youth pastor. Become a better teammate.
Week 7
Strategy, Systems & Sustainability
Calendars, planning, budgeting, and measuring what matters.
You'll build: 90-Day Action Plan: Stop · Start · Strengthen · Simplify
Systems create space for ministry.
Week 8
Longevity: The Minister You Want to Be
Burnout, Sabbath, criticism, and thinking long-term.
You'll build: 3-Year Ministry Vision
Don't win ministry and lose yourself.
Coaching, not a class.
70% conversation, 30% teaching. Before each call you'll answer a short reflection: what's going well, what's frustrating you, and what decisions you're facing.
Each 60-minute call
- 10 minCheck-in — “How are you really doing?”
- 15 minMinistry Review — What's happened since we last talked.
- 20 minCoaching — That week's main topic.
- 10 minProblem Solving — Your actual ministry situation.
- 5 minNext Steps — Do · Don't · Think About
What you receive
- 8 one-on-one coaching sessions
- Personal Ministry Assessment
- Student Ministry Map
- Volunteer Leadership Pipeline
- Parent Partnership Plan
- Discipleship Pathway Assessment
- 90-Day Ministry Action Plan
- 3-Year Ministry Vision
- Email & text access between sessions
And most importantly: a trusted ministry voice in your corner.
Need something shorter? The 6-week version
- Week 1Calling, Character & Personal Leadership
- Week 2Vision, Mission & Discipleship
- Week 3Volunteers & Leadership
- Week 4Students & Parents
- Week 5Church Leadership, Systems & Strategy
- Week 6Longevity & 90-Day Action Plan
Ready to lead with confidence?
Every engagement starts with a free discovery call.
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