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Josh Griffin on Being a Youth Ministry Lifer and the Power of Sticky Moments



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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