How Small Actions Transform Youth Ministries

In this episode of the Switch Leader Podcast, host Josh Baldwin sits down with three dynamic Switch leaders from Life.Church campuses: Brandon Hurst (Rio Rancho, NM), Kelli Snyder (McKinney, TX), and Charles Romero (Oklahoma City, OK). These leaders share their insights on cultivating meaningful relationships within youth ministry and the creative ways they’ve transformed groups into close-knit families.

 

From renting basketball courts to organize summer pick-up games that bring in new students, to hosting “Selfie Fridays” as a quick check-in tool, and organizing diverse Switch Outs like fire pits and pumpkin carving, these leaders demonstrate how intentionality and creativity can create lasting impact. They highlight the importance of community, both for sustaining ministry and fostering deeper connections among students.

 

This episode is packed with practical tips, heartwarming stories, and a shared passion for discipling students beyond the walls of the church. Whether you’re a youth leader or simply looking for ways to invest in your community, this episode offers inspiring strategies to build relationships that truly matter.