Josh Griffin on Being a Youth Ministry Lifer and the Power of Sticky Moments
- coltstraub4
- May 2
- 1 min read
Josh Griffin on Being a Youth Ministry Lifer and the Power of Sticky Moments
Summary:Josh Griffin—youth ministry veteran and co-founder of Download Youth Ministry—joins Colt Straub for a high-energy, heartfelt conversation about longevity in student ministry. From a lock-in bus crash disaster to baptizing students with a splash, Josh shares his 30-year journey with humor, humility, and wisdom. They dive deep into what it means to lead well behind the scenes, raise up student leaders, and stay faithful when ministry feels invisible.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/f5jCH0xCFi0
In This Episode:
Josh’s path from business student to full-time youth pastor
How Mariners Church rethinks Easter for the next generation
Building sticky, memorable moments in youth ministry
Why student leadership isn't just a buzzword
What happens when you leave your pastor’s kids behind in Paris (yes, really)
How DYM helps under-resourced churches punch above their weight
The new challenges of ministering to Gen Z
Tips for staying in youth ministry long-term without burning out
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