Episode 81
RYM 081: Why Curating FUN Is A CRUCIAL Part Of Every Youth Ministry
If there’s one thing virtually all youth ministries and youth ministry leaders have in common, it’s this: We like to play games and have FUN! But are we just having fun for fun’s sake, or is there more to it than that? In this episode, we talk about why having fun is a CRUCIAL part of every youth ministry. We also discuss how, as ministry leaders, we can lean into FUN to help students break down walls and grow in relationships, leading to deeper, potentially life-changing moments and conversations down the road.
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EPISODE RECAP
- Podcast guests share the most fun experiences they’ve ever had in youth ministry (1:08)
- Why fun in youth ministry gets such a bad rap sometimes (6:17)
- Why fun matters (12:48)
- What it means to ‘curate fun’ (16:13)
- The difference between having a culture of fun and curating fun (19:46)
- What it means for us to be strategic with fun (23:11)
QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE
FUN in youth ministry matters, because fun is a universal language. It breaks down walls. —Tom Shefchunas Click To TweetFun often opens the door to effective ministry. —Charlie Conder Click To TweetAny time we can create those, “Remember that time…?” moments, it’s a strategic move that can lead to deeper conversations down the road. —Tom Shefchunas Click To TweetHaving fun leads to memories students can recall when they’re looking for common ground with those around them. —Jean Sohn Click To Tweet
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