Mike Sheley, a youth pastor with over 25 years experience, shares tips, resources, and friends to help you in youth ministry no matter your role, church size, or context.
Join the conversation! We want this to be a supportive community where "iron sharpens iron" and we all are better because of what everyone brings to the table.
What movies can help you be a better youth leader, learn about youth culture, and even be used to train volunteers?
Today we hear from Gus Rubio who loves movies and will tell us the answer to these questions and more!
And he’ll also share a few helpful movie resources you should know about, use, and share with Parents!
#youthministry #mikesheley #studentministry
3 Mar 2026
How to Use Continuous Calendars in Youth Ministry | Episode 006
I struggled to find a digital calendar solution that worked best for youth ministry. So...after trying a lot of apps and services...I made my own. With some inspiration from a few resources and the need to overcome challenges in working with calendars in ministry, I developed digital "continuous calendars" to help me plan, evaluate, and keep track of all the important dates and details I need for my ministry.And now, I'm sharing with you my thoughts about using continuous calendars for your ministry and sharing resources to help you use them too!
If you are interested in purchasing one of the digital continuous calendars I have created, check out my store here: Digital Continuous Calendars (https://mikesheley.com/store/calendar).
View show notes with more details, links, and opportunity for you to add your voice to the conversation with comments here: Episode 006 Show Notes (https://mikesheley.com/ymhpodcast/covenant-groups-with-matthias-mattley-episode-005-m5cyg)#youthministry #mikesheley #studentministry
26 Feb 2026
Covenant Groups with Matthias Mattley | Episode 005
Matthias Mattley is the Preteen and Sports Pastor at Calvary Church in Bellevue, Nebraska.
Today he's here to talk with us about "Covenant Groups."
It's easy to feel isolated in youth ministry.
"Covenant Groups" give you community at a deep level, helping you to grow as a disciple while you are helping students get to know and follow Jesus.
It's about staying connected to Jesus, (John 15), while serving him.
Check out show notes for this episode here: Episode 005 Show Notes (https://mikesheley.com/ymhpodcast/covenant-groups-with-matthias-mattley-episode-005)
#youthministry #mikesheley #studentministry
26 Feb 2026
Leadership Development with Dave Miller | Episode 004
Leadership Development with Dave Miller | Episode 004
Dave Miller from Leadership Pathway (https://www.leadershippathway.org/) helps us develop our leaders.
Dave's focus is helping people get and keep internships and residencies on their path to starting full-time on staff in ministry.
They also help churches to recruit, hire, and develop residents as well.
Check out more of the work Leadership Pathway does here: leadershippathway.org (https://www.leadershippathway.org/)
Check out show notes for this episode here: Episode 004 Show Notes (https://mikesheley.com/ymhpodcast/leadership-development-with-dave-miller-episode-004)
#youthministry #mikesheley #studentministry
26 Feb 2026
Gus Rubio Helps us with Parent Ministry | Episode 003
Some youth leaders are scared of Parents others love them, but aren't sure how to connect with or support them.
Gus Rubio is a youth leader in Phoenix, Arizona, at Sun Valley Church, who is here to help us.
He has some great wisdom based on how he connects with and ministers to Parents of students in his church!
Check out the show notes here: Episode 003 Show Notes (https://mikesheley.com/ymhpodcast/gus-rubio-helps-us-with-parent-ministry-episode-003)
#youthministry #mikesheley #studentministry
25 Feb 2026
Three Mistakes New Youth Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them | Episode 002
I've made plenty of mistakes over the years in youth ministry!
The goal is not repeating them, but growing through them!
Today I share three common mistakes made by new - and not so new - leaders in youth ministry.
And I help you avoid them and grow through them.
Check out show notes here: Episode 002 Show Notes (https://mikesheley.com/ymhpodcast/96fpd68jpvpgsdaxqlylin8vidzgb5)
25 Feb 2026
Welcome to Youth Ministry Help | Episode 001
Meet Mike Sheley and hear the vision behind the Youth Ministry Help podcast!
Mike currently is serving in youth ministry and has over 25 years experience, 18+ at his current church!
This first episode gives you a quick sneak peek at what is planned for this podcast!
(https://mikesheley.com/ymhpodcast/welcome-to-youth-ministry-help-episode-001)
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