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SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 2 (Mark DeVries)In this episode, we sat down with author, innovator, and 30-year youth ministry veteran, Mark DeVries, The President of Ministry Architects. Mark discusses the future of youth ministry, the importance of building sustainable systems & processes in ministry, as well as why we should build “balcony time” into our routine in order to stay healthy and maintain longevity in ministry.VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/markdevriesWHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?1:00 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Heather Flies)1:50 – Intro about Mark6:00 – The seasons of Mark’s ministry years13:30 – Mark talks about his book, Sustainable Youth Ministry20:45 – Mark talks about how youth pastors create systems & structures in youth ministry23:40 – Mark offers you $100 if his volunteer recruiting process doesn’t work for you24:57 – A bit about “architecture and atmosphere” in building a youth ministry28:02 – A bit about “balcony time” as a way of working on your ministry not in your ministry37:05 – Where is youth ministry in America headed over the next 5-10 years?41:55 – How do youth ministers stay encouraged in ministry?46:15 – Lightning Round with Mark49:55 – How to get in contact with MarkHOW TO CONTACT MARK DEVRIES & MINSITRY ARCHITECTS:· Email: [email protected]· Ministry Architects – www.ministryarchitects.com· Ministry Incubators – www.ministryincubators.comRESOURCES MENTIONED· Fuller Youth Institute – www.fulleryouthinstitute.org· Sticky Faith by Kara Powell· Growing Young by Kara Powell· The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard RohrMARK’S BOOKS· Sustainable Youth Ministry· Family-Based Youth Ministry· Before You Hire A Youth Pastor: A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding the Right Fit· Youth Leader Training on the Go· Building Your Volunteer Team
