Called to Student Ministry: An Honest Conversation
Hosted by Caleb Adams
Show Notes
Student ministry isn’t about simplifying theology but delivering deep biblical truth in ways that resonate with young hearts and minds.
Caleb sits down with Tim Meaux, a former student pastor, for an honest conversation about the calling to student ministry—the joys, the struggles, and the impact it has on both students and leaders. Together they talk leadership challenges, personal spiritual growth, and the privilege of guiding students in faith. More than a stepping stone, student ministry a vital calling that shapes the next generation of believers.
Key Takeaways
- Calling to ministry often becomes clear through serving and experiencing joy in the work.
- Personal spiritual disciplines are essential for effective ministry.
- Student ministry requires both relational and administrative skills.
- Mature preaching produces mature students.
- Ministry should flow from being a follower of Christ first.
Questions in This Episode
- How’d you know you were going to go into student ministry?
- How old were you when you first started thinking about ministry?
- What were the things that made ministry tough?
- How do you prepare to teach, and how did you start?
- How many hours do you think you put in a week for sermon prep in general, if you were to average?
- If somebody’s watching this and they’re praying through whether or not they should go into ministry, what would you tell them?
And it's one of the most disappointing things to think that... student ministry has to be simplified or whatever. But it's like, no, we're talking some of the gospel.
Timothy Meaux