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Monthly Meetings Video Archive
Check out these past meetings of the SLN via Zoom!
A Conversation with Christine Warner
Christine Warner, the Executive Director of the Matthew 25 Initiative, joined the Student Leadership Network in October 2024 to share encouraging stories and practical ways of helping young people engage in the work of justice and mercy.
A Conversation with Jordan Biere
Jordan Biere, the Director of Youth Alpha USA, joined the Student Leadership Network in May 2024 for a conversation on how we are proclaiming the Gospel in a way that invites students to respond. He shared stories about how God is stirring the hearts of Gen Z.
A Conversation with the Access Leadership Network
The Student Leadership Network was joined by the Access Leadership Network in April 2024 for a conversation about how to support students on the spectrum. Hear practical advice and their perspective on what it is like to be a part of a student ministry as someone with ASD.
A Conversation with Dr. Sharon Ketcham
In March 2024, the SLN was joined by Dr. Sharon Ketcham for a conversation about how the whole church can support young people’s discipleship. Sharon shared how students need both participation and contribution in the church.
A Conversation with Caleigh Smith & Dr. Brian Hull
Caleigh Smith, the Director of Youth Becoming Leaders, joined the Student Leadership Network in February 2024 and shared about the culture that they are trying to create at YBL and the ways local church leaders can empower and equip young people.
A Conversation with Mike Martin
Founder of RAWTools, Mike Martin, joined the Student Leadership Network in January of 2024 for an honest conversation about gun violence, especially in a US context. Mike encouraged student ministry leaders to have good conversations with their students and to work towards our churches being healthy places for people to have difficult conversations.
A Conversation with Bishop Steven Tighe
In December 2023, Bishop Steven Tighe of the Diocese of the Southwest joined the Student Leadership Network for a conversation about Anglican Student Ministry. Steven is a lifelong youth worker, who also brings a unique perspective as a bishop. He shared personal stories and practical advice for student ministry leaders.
A Conversation with Rev. Cn. Aaron Buttery
The Student Leadership Network hosted a conversation dedicated to adult leaders in November of 2023. SLN Director Aaron Buttery shared his firsthand ministry experience along with a helpful framework for why adult leaders are important to student ministry.
A Conversation with Rev. David Taylor
In October 2023, Rev. David Taylor joined the Student Leadership Network to talk about his book, A Body of Praise, and the importance of embodied formation and worship. David also shared with our network what an unwritten chapter for student ministry leaders would have been like!
A Conversation with Bishop Andrew Williams
A Conversation with Bishop Andrew Williams
In September, the Student Leadership Network met with Bishop Andrew Williams from the Anglican Diocese in New England to learn about his heart for the emerging generation and hear wisdom for student ministry leaders. Listen to Bishop Williams share words of encouragement and why he believes raising up the next generation is a vital mission for the whole church.
A Conversation with Andy Crouch
A Conversation with Andy Crouch
The Student and Family Leadership Networks recently hosted a call with Andy Crouch about technology and formation. Listen to our conversation, and glean encouragement on how we can engage technology thoughtfully and wisely in our lives and provide guidance to others to do the same.
Part Three: Household Leaders
One of the values of the Student Leadership Network is household faith: affirming the central role of households in student discipleship and calling the entire church to support them. Here, Andy Crouch gives one piece of encouragement we can give to household leaders as they examine the role of technology in the home.
Part Two: Human Flourishing
Andy Crouch recently joined the Student and Family Leadership Networks for a conversation about technology and formation. As we seek to help young people flourish, we should keep in mind the life to which we are all called.
Part One: The Dream of the Technological Age
The Student and Family Leadership Networks recently hosted a call with Andy Crouch. Hear Andy’s thoughts on the dream of the technological age – something that is directly impacting the formation of young people. Read more about this in Andy’s newest book: The Life We’re Looking For.
Life Ready Resource
March 13, 2023
A conversation about creative ways we can meet students we’ve never met before and support students holistically.
Sending Students
February 2023
How are we sending students out with the love of the Father?
Hosting Interns
December 12, 2022
In this SLN monthly gathering, members of the SLN team share their thoughts on hosting interns with a particular focus on summer student ministry interns.
“I have really enjoyed participating in these monthly Zoom calls with other youth leaders! It’s been a breath of fresh air, reminding me I’m not alone in youth ministry. I’ve appreciated the connections I’ve made with other youth ministers in the Province. And it’s nice to have a chance to reflect on how I’m doing and share that with others in a non-threatening, safe environment.”
Youth Ministry as Mission
October 10, 2022
The SLN was joined by Dr. Brian Hull, the Director of Youth Becoming Leaders and our key partner for the Archbishop’s School for Young Leaders. We discussed new insights about Gen Z and found that we are not alone in our efforts to care for and lead young people to Christ.
Meeting New Students
September 12, 2022
How do we befriend young people? What are practical ways we can meet students and what are some of the challenges we’ll face? These questions are all discussed here in this recording.
Anglican Student Ministry with Archbishop Foley Beach
August 8, 2022
The SLN was joined by Archbishop Beach to share stories of how God is at work in the lives of young people, to encourage each other through difficulty in student ministry, and to receive a blessing at the start of a new school year.
Soul Care for Leaders
May 9, 2022
This month featured a discussion around the importance of soul care for leaders and dove into some practices around soul care.
Youth Alpha with Jordan Biere
April 11, 2022
The SLN was joined by Jordan Biere, the national director of Youth Alpha (USA). We focused primarily on evangelism to Gen Z and the particularities of this generation.
Ministry to Emerging Adults with Dr. Steve Argue
March 14, 2022
The SLN was joined by Dr. Steve Argue, author of Young Adult Ministry Now and associate professor at Fuller Seminary. This discussion focused on equipping youth leaders and parents before times of transition, and more specifically, the transition out of high school.
Archbishop’s School for Young Leaders with Dr. Brian Hull
February 14, 2022
This gathering focused on an in-depth look at the Archbishop’s School for Young Leaders, including answering practical questions. This could also be shared with students or parents who are considering ASYL.
Engaging Young People in Mission with Henry Covert, Jay Baylor, and Philip Walkley
December 13, 2021
Student Leadership Network Gathering focused on engaging young people in mission.