Youth Ministry & Mentorship 101
By Youth Ministry & Mentorship 10
Youth Ministry & Mentorship 101Jun 13, 2019
13. "I cringe when a pastor says I don't do youth ministry" with Pr. Ken Rogers
Listen in as I glean from this legendary youth ministry leader. Pr. Ken Rogers has about 41 years of experience and he currently serves as the Southern Union Youth Director
12. Pez Dispensers and youth ministry with Pr. Jonathan Montes
Listen in as I learn from Pr. Jonathan the youth director for Georgia Cumberland Conference.
11." Behind the Scenes" with Dr. Nelson Silva
Listen in as I discuss youth ministry with the Associate Youth Director for Kentucky Tennessee Conference.
10. Guitars and Youth Ministry with Pr. Greg Taylor
Listen in as I learn from this former Wisconsin Youth Director and Current Youth Director for the Kentucky Tennessee Conference about his experiences in youth ministry.
9. Comp"AHHHHH"ssion with Pr. Jose Cortez Jr.
listen in as Pr. jose Cortez talks about an initiative he started in the Atlantic Union and its long lasting impact.
8.”I was in a suit” Dating in the church part 2
7. "You do learn from Failure" With Pr. Eric Chavez
6. “I didn’t look the part at all.”with Pr. David Craig
5. "Why are we not talking about this?" Dating & the Church with Nehemie
4. "My journey started with youth ministry" with Pastor Mic Henton
3. "You could have no followers and go viral" with Pastor Brendan of Brea Baptist
2. "We're going West" with Pr. Ron Whitehead
Join me as I talk with Pr. Ron Whitehead about decision to move the NAD International Pathfinder Camporee from Oshkosh Wisconsin to Gillette Wyoming.
1. "I Feel like there's a shaking happening" with Pr. Sarah Cadet
26. " Do we have effective mentorship in place?"
Join in as I talk about mentorship and how it is needed as highlighted from the ages of our current administrators in the Seventh Day Adventist Church in the North American Division. The biggest question we have to ask is do we have effective mentorship in place?
25. “The kids found my TikTok!” With Pastor Wesley Thornton
24. "Empower" with Daniela Jean
DANIELA JEAN is a social strategist, mentor, speaker and author. She is passionate about empowering and equipping people for success. She is currently serving as president and CEO of Arts at Work, Inc., a non-profit organization which seeks to promote the literary, visual and performing arts for youth and the community at large. She has over 15 years of ministry experience including young adult and church marketing.
She is currently running for office in local government.
23. “IF they break it... That’s fine!” With Pr. Eliasib Fajardo
In 2009 he received his Master of Divinity from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary (Mich.) and became the senior pastor of three churches: the Arlington (Va.) Spanish, the Metro NOVA Spanish church, also in Arlington, and the Sterling (Va.) Spanish church. While managing three churches, he was also the Hispanic Youth Ministries associate director for the Potomac Conference, and later the Camp Ministries director. His background in social media, videography and filming has prepared him for his new role, as, by God’s grace, he attempts to reach the young people in New Jersey.
“My goal is to live, love and serve God, as He did for me. My primary goal is to have a close relationship with Jesus and walk with Him,” says Fajardo. “I believe that wisdom comes from above in order to minister and empower others. I recognize that I should care primarily for my family, so they can also be ready to meet Him. I choose to imitate Him in whatever I do. Through my example and influence, I want to make people Jesus’ disciples. I have a strong passion to empower young people to share the gospel of Jesus.”
Fajardo and his wife, Yerusi, have three children.
22. “PURITY” with Paulthanise Jeanty
Paulthanise Jeanty has learned to be selfless, inspiring, and God-centered throughout her life. Born on the 1st of February in Miami, FL she always had a loving heart where she would put others needs before hers. Over the years Paulthanise grew to become a great leader, not only within her family but within her church, conference, school, and community. Through her actions she inspired others to be the best version of themselves and she never hesitated lending a helping hand to help them mentally, spiritually, or physically. She also became the first young youth to be an assistant secretary for (FeJAH) Federation de la Jeunesse Adventiste Haitienne for two years. Attending Oakwood University was always her dream but instead she started at a local community college in her hometown to help her family & save. As she continued in her life Paulthanise made sure her family was always priorities. She loves spending quality time, singing, and learning something new about the word of God and cherished every moment of it.
21. "Inspire one!" with Pr. Jonathan Osorio
The bio from Pr. Osorio
Hi, I am Jonathan Osorio For many years I was UNDERESTIMATED (looked down upon) at Church, at School, at Sports, around friends & family. Which caused me for many years to question my existence and the existence of God. Why am I even here? Is there really a God? What is my purpose in Life? What difference do I make? Who am I? Maybe you find yourself right now right there. Years later, I would find out that from these dark moments and experiences in life, God would use all of it to be able to relate and Inspire. I realized my why in life is to be an INSPIRATION to the NEXT GENERATION. I have a huge passion to INSPiRE the NEXT GENERATION. To Inspire means to speak life. For Youth and Youth Leaders to have an encounter, experience and relationship with Jesus. Second, To awaken You to see your God given potential, to share with you a Heavenly perspective and position you to be all God has called you to be.
Check out his book here https://www.amazon.com/Inspire-One-become-Inspiration-Generation-ebook/dp/B077C2C4ZW
20. "God created your brain to learn" with Nicolette Piaubert
Nicolette Piaubert is a poet, writer, and author of the new novel "How to Beat a Rigged School System: 13 steps to 100." Her previous work was a book of poetry entitled Becoming, published in 2013. A professional nurse, she has spent the last decade tutoring nurses and teaches students in general how to become experts in their field of study. Nicolette is adventurous and enjoys a great laugh. As she very often forgets her age she can be found surrounded by children laughing and playing and very near to breaking a rib.
You can find her here https://www.facebook.com/GabNicPiaubert/ and her book here https://www.amazon.com/How-Beat-Rigged-School-System-ebook/dp/B08CVVCBM5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+beat+a+rigged+system&qid=1598645162&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
19. "More interested in being your brother than your king" with Pr. Donovan Washington
Dr. Donovan Washington is a graduate of Oakwood University. He graduated in 2000 with a B.A. in Theology.
After graduation, Dr. Washington served as the lead recruiter from 2000 to 2002 for Oakwood University. This assignment gave him the opportunity to travel the country as the face of Oakwood University, speaking on the virtues of Christian education and inviting young people to enroll.
Since then he has served in Central States, Nevada Utah, and now South Atlantic Conference as Youth/Young Adult director.
Dr. Washington holds a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University.
The highlight of Dr. Washington's life was on May 30th, 2004, when he married the former Tahirah Barnes of Chicago, IL. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Taryn Sophia Washington, and Tegan Isabella Washington.
He also holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Mercer University.
Dr. Washington is an ordained minister of the Gospel who lives by the text "...if God be for us, who can be against us." Romans 8:31
Find his ministry here - https://sacsda.org/youth-ministries https://www.facebook.com/SouthAtlanticYouth
18. “The Youth need you!” With Judith Silfrene
17. "I Follow God..He doesn't follow me" With Pr. Patrick Graham
16. "Call me Pastor!" with Pr. Telaine Buisson
Pastor Télaine Buisson is a very passionate and God-fearing young woman who dedicates her life to serving the Lord by reaching out to others and spreading His Word. Pastor Buisson earned a Bachelors Degree in Media Technology from Andrews University. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Theological Seminary at Andrews University. Pastor Buisson interned as a hospital Chaplain in Dayton, Ohio at Kettering Network at Grandview and Southview Hospital. She was a hospital chaplain resident in Brooklyn, New York at the New York Méthodist Hospital. Pastor Buisson was a student Pastor at All Nations Seventh Day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, also an Associate Pastor at Shiloh Bilingual SDA Church in Brooklyn, New York and a Youth Pastor at Bethsaida French SDA Church in Far Rockaway, New York. She also served as the youth pastor at Ephraim French SDA Church in Amityville, NewYork. Pastor Buisson served as the Chief of Staff at Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn, New York. She also worked for the New York City Department of Education as the Graphic Design teacher at The School of Cooperative Technical Education in New York, New York. Pastor Buisson served as the Youth Pathways Instructor at a Rehabilitation Center in Bronx New York, servicing the population that receives Government assistance, to help them get the essential tools to get what they need in continuing their education, and employment. Pastor Buisson is the Associate Pastor at Sinai SDA Church in Spring Valley New York, spreading the Word of God through preaching and singing where and when -ever the Lord calls. Pastor Buisson is also a radio host on the French Christian Radio Station (Radio Omega) where she ministers to children, the youth and parents about life issues. Her ministry also demonstrates God’s Love through dramatization. She continues to use her love and passion for the Lord in all aspects of her life, and she hopes to continue spreading God’s message of hope and deliverance to all.
15. "The Unpreached Truth" with Pr. Nikolai Greaves
This is episode 15 from season two Nikolai X. Greaves was born on the island of Barbados. He and his wife Abigail have been married for seven years and have two amazing boys Zion and Zanwe. He has had the privilege to preach the good news of Jesus Christ in Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and across the United States. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Pre-Law, and a Master of Business Administration from Washington Adventist University. He later received his Master of Divinity from Andrews University Theological Seminary and an Executive Leadership certification from Cornell University. Prior to pastoral ministry, he has served in government, higher education, human resources and finance. He has contributed to several books, serves on the Lake Region Conference Finance and Investment Committee, and is the founder of, “The Unpreached Truth: God & Money podcast. He pastors three churches: Park Avenue SDA Church in Champaign-Urbana; Lebanon SDA Church in Decatur, and Mount Sinai SDA Church in Peoria, IL. Furthermore, he believes that Jesus still has the power to save and transform lives. you can find his podcast here ---https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unpreached-truth-god-money/id1498999129
14. "Stay open to being a witness to 1" with Zakia L. Jarrett
Since the fall of 2016, Zakia has served as LRC's volunteer Young Adult & Public Campus Ministries Coordinator. She is married and has five children, including two bonus sons. Zakia is a graduate of Robert Morris University (now Roosevelt University), where she studied Business Administration. With a background in Organizational Leadership, she has over 16 years of campus engagement experience. In June 2013, Zakia founded Faith Connection, a ministry designed to build an every growing network of intercessory prayer warriors. Born and raised in Illinois, Zakia has grown up serving in her church, community and beyond and believes that young adults challenge us to rethink church. In her role with Young Adult Ministry, she networks and collaborates with local Young Adult Ministry leaders as well as the LRC Young Adult Ministry Council, to create dynamic worship and ministry spaces, designed specifically with young adults in mind. It is the YAM Council's prayer that thru these ministry spaces, we would attract, retain and engage young adults in a relational way, while empowering them with the creative freedom to worship and do ministry together.
13.“Talking about changing a life’s trajectory” with Anthony Bolden
12. "Let's Be Honest" with Avery Clarke and Kit Kat
Bio for Kailyn Williams. ----" I prefer my camp name Kitkat, I am twenty-one years old I live in the motor city area. I am currently waiting to go back to school to receive my certification to be a 911 Dispatcher. I wanted to have a job that doesn’t force me against my morals, and where I can help others without danger. I have been a Seventh-Day Adventist since I was fourteen, I was baptized in my pathfinder uniform. I have been in the pathfinder ministry for nine years now, but it’s not the only ministry I’m involved in. I am involved in Junior Camp, Camp Meeting, Youth Council and the Honest Podcast that I recently started during the shut down under the supervision of Avery Clarke and Dr.Abe. Ministry involvement is the only thing that keeps me sane if I’m being honest.”
Bio for Avery Clarke “Hey my name is Avery Clarke, I am a 26-year-old black man born and raised in Flint, MI. Graduated from Oakwood University in 2015 with a bachelors of music degree in Recording Arts & Composition. When I came home from college I got involved in Youth Ministry by creating an empowering mime group Unashamed 6. Also working for LRC Youth with Pastor Jason North and now Dr. Abraham Henry, assisting with Junior Camp, Campmeeting, and media for the youth department. I am blessed to be in ministry for God and pray that I will continue to soar for the Kingdom.”
Find their Podcast here >>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKMciCocasqMo6lTeJMmlruGnKaqrmBLN
11. "I'm in the mood to save souls" with Pr. Helvis Moody
Helvis C. Moody currently serves the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists as the Young Adult/Youth Director and Prayer Coordinator. A graduate of Andrews University Theological Seminary, he holds a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry, and is happily married to April Watkins Moody. His favorite Biblical passage is Philippians 4:13, which says “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This text has been foundational to his ministerial career as he credits Christ’s strength in helping to grow each church he has pastored, either through baptisms or church facility growth. He began his ministry as a pastor for the Baton Rouge and Slidell, La. district in 1999 through 2004. He then served as a pastor at the Fondren Seventh-day Adventist Church until 2012, when he was called to the Southwest Region Conference to serve as its Youth and Young Adult Director. He joined the Southwestern Union in 2014. A believer in the power of prayer, he solicits your prayers as he continues to serve in ministry and prepares for the Second Coming of Christ.
10. "Because it's personal" with Rev. Virginia Ward
three decades of experience training youth leaders. She
has extensive experience as an urban pastor, ministry
organizer, and youth ministry expert.
Her debut book, It’s Personal: Five Questions You
Should Answer to Give Every Kid Hope (Orange
Books, May 15, 2019), is the latest title from Orange, a
book and church curriculum publisher focused on family
ministry, an environment where the church and family
work together to influence the faith and character of the next generation. Rev. Dr. Ward co-authored
It’s Personal with Orange CEO Reggie Joiner and Orange executive director of messaging Kristen
Ivy.
In a world where kids are known by a number on a jersey, digits on a carpool tag, and random
usernames, Rev. Dr. Ward explains the need for more adults who will stop and take the time to know
them personally. It’s Personal revisits the story of Zacchaeus and Jesus’ simple model for how to be
personal.
It’s Personal centers around the five questions every leader working with kids should be able to
answer: Do you know my name? Do you know what matters to me? Do you know where I live? Do
you know what I have done? Do you know what I can do? Taking the time to answer these five
questions for a kid or teenager could radically change someone’s faith -- maybe even that of the
adult leaders themselves.
Rev. Dr. Ward is an assistant dean at the Boston campus of the Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary, one of the largest evangelical seminaries in North America. She is responsible for
facilitating the development of leadership skills and managing urban collaborative field experiences
for students. Additionally, she is an assistant professor, teaching youth ministry, leadership, and
ministry development courses, along with providing spiritual formation support on the Boston
campus.
She has served in many other ministry organizations, including the DeVos Urban Leadership
Initiative, Black Ministerial Alliance, and as New England's black campus ministries director and
consultant for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Rev. Dr. Ward is also a keynote and workshop
speaker at various Orange speaking events and tours across the country.
A third-generation minster, Rev. Dr. Ward is an associate pastor at Abundant Life Church where her
husband of 33 years, Bishop Lawrence A. Ward, is the senior pastor.
She has a degree in management from Northeastern University, a master of arts in youth ministry
from Gordon-Cornwell Theological Seminary and a doctorate of ministry in emerging generations at
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She currently lives in Massachusetts with her husband and
is the mother of two adult sons, Paul and Mark. For more information, please visit
www.thinkorange.com.
9. "Youth Ministry is 366 days a year." with Roger Wade
Roger R. Wade was born on the island of Trinidad in the West Indies. He was educated in Trinidad,
New York, Maryland, and Oakwood College (now University) in Huntsville Alabama.
Roger R. Wade has a passion for the church's most precious resource --- the youth. He has worked in
Youth Ministries for the past 40 years leading out as AY leader to Union Youth Director and served as
the first Director of the National Black Youth Resource Center, which was on the campus of Oakwood
College (now University) in Huntsville, Alabama.
Since his call to the organized church in 1998, Roger R. Wade has served the Northeastern
Conference, the Southern California, the Southwest Region Conference, the South Central Conference;
and as of April 1, 2019, he began serving as the Church Ministries Director of the Mid-America Union
Conference. In July of 2003, Pastor Roger R. Wade was duly ordained to the work of the gospel
ministry. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God has used him to date to baptize over 850 persons.
Roger R. Wade has written many articles; travels preaching and conducting seminars and
workshops; serves as a consultant to the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Youth
Ministries Department and the Black Adventist Youth Directors’ Association (BAYDA); produced and
coordinator for the first ever Young Adult Initiative – Genesis 2000 Satellite New Years Eve Broadcast,
volunteered at the National Pathfinder Camporees held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin; served as Camporee
Director for the BAYDA’s Knowin’ Him Pathfinder Camporee; served as producer for many large youth
events; and volunteered on numerous community Board of Directors.
Roger R. Wade is married to the former Lorraine Lawrence of Neptune, New Jersey. They have one
college-age son: Anthony Roger Richard Wade.
8."There is no normal" Introverts in ministry with Tanzy Chandler
7. "I have a team" Drums Corps Ministry with Darrell Edwards
Darrell has served youth ministries for about 23 years in the local church as Adventurer, Pathfinder & Drum Corps Director. Darrell believes that serving others especially young people is one of the best things in the sight of the Lord and enjoys doing so in his current capacity as Florida Conference Drum Corps Director for the last 9 years. Seeing all of the drummers learning, preparing to perform and doing their best to the honor and glory of God is where it's at , says Darrell.
6. From GNYC to GC part 2 with Mwenya Mpundu
5. “We need to take a stand as a church” with Pastor Dejan
Pastor Dejan is the British Union Youth Director. Listen in as he tells his story about why we should take a stand as a church. He also lets us know how he uses vlogs to chronicle his youth ministry experiences.
Check out Pastor Dejan here >>>> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEGf4oxNawzp9OkL9i1jWfA
4. "We need passion for what we are doing" with Esther Briocher
3. "With Great Power Comes..." with Kaleb Eisele
2. "I can go through the entire day smiling" Anxiety with Lais Mendes
1. "I'm Just Another Volunteer" with Ron Whitehead
52. "I wanted something that looked epic" comic books & ministry with Wayne Jamel
Wayne currently works as a Pastor in the Greater New York Conference. Before becoming a pastor, he wanted to be an animator. Inspired by Disney and the Looney Tunes, he wanted to make and voice his own cartoon shows. He would tell stories to his younger brother and sister growing up and he wanted to adapt these stories into TV series. He also had a desire to produce Christian cartoons. Together with his brother they would draw comics, photocopy them, and pass them out in church. Wayne also made Christian comic strips for his high school and college newsletters. Now he desires to continue using visual storytelling to share God’s message.
Check out the graphic novel here >>http://www.danieldreamgazer.com
and you can support on Kickstarter here >>> http://kck.st/382puoy
51. “The Younger the better” Child Preaching with Vicky Lorin
50. "I didn't realize what I was accepting." with Michael Campos
49." There are People who don't want me to be doing what I'm Doing" Rachel Arner of Preachergirl Podcast
48. "God Does not make Mistakes" with Walter Cardenas
Walter Cardenas is the youth director for the Mountainview Conference. Listen in as he tells youth and young adults that God does not make mistakes.
47. “When I go I’m walking away with something greater” Intentional planning : Alexandra Lincifort
46. “We haven't Learned to Play Nice" with Pastor Eddie Heinrich
He is passionate about: Sharing Jesus, family, scuba diving, and fishing.
45. "I was a benchwarmer" Young Adult Ministry with Tamar Jerome
44. "I don't have to guess what teenagers want. I have 3!" Inspiring teens with Kymone Hinds
Kymone Hinds is a Creativity Consultant who helps individuals and organizations to bring Ideas to Life. As a coach, speaker and a minister he helps people figure out the next steps to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be.
He is married to Kerine since November of 2000, and they are the proud parents of three teenagers - Jaden, Janiah and Joelle.
Pastor Hinds is a graduate of the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary and served the church as a Pastor, Youth Director and Church Planter for 15 years.
One of Kymone’s passions is empowering people to live as the church in the world. That message is the focus of his first book “This is Church, Where You Fit In.”
He is the host of the Ideas to Life podcast, which can be found on any podcasting platform or by visiting his website - kymonehinds.com.
43. "Jesus is my first crush" Dani from Oshkosh.Crush
Dani wants her Ministry and her instagram page to be about Jesus. She believes this so much she asked that she not be fully identified.
Check out her instagram page here >>>>https://www.instagram.com/oshkosh.crush/?hl=en