Episode 11: Growing a Gospel Culture in Student Ministry (Vince Greenwald)

The gospel needs to shape more than how we teach... it should shape the entire culture of our ministry and relationships. But what's that look like and how do we begin? In this episode, we talk with Vince Greenwald (Director of Student Ministry at Immanuel Church in Nashville) about how he and his church build a gospel culture that makes lifelong disciples of the next generation. 

• What do you mean by "gospel culture"?
• What are these gospel culture practices in your ministry: “Walking in the Light” “Honor Time” “Burden Bearing”
• How do you respond to those who would say they confess their sin to God, so they don’t need to do this? 
• How do you make space for students to confess their sins without it leading to shame or pressuring them into something they don’t want to do? 
• How did you first introduce this into your ministry and what recommendations do you have for listeners who might be interested?

YPT has released a gospel culture series based off this episode of the podcast.  As part of an effort to embody a gospel culture in their student ministry, they practice Honor Time, Walking in the Light, and Burden Bearing Time together during their regular Wednesday night meetings. These regular practices are centered on the idea that gospel doctrine creates a gospel culture. They help students see that the gospel shapes their real lives and is more than just a good idea.

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