Josh Griffin, Author at DYM Blog

About Josh Griffin

Josh Griffin is one of the leading voices in youth ministry with over 20 years experience in the trenches, most recently as the High School Pastor at Saddleback Church. He's the co-founder of DownloadYouthMinistry.com and been in 300+ episodes of the DYM Podcast with Doug Fields. He's created more than 50 youth ministry resources and authored several books including 99 Thoughts for Small Group Leaders. Josh and his wife Angela have 4 kids, which now includes 2 teenagers of their own! Contact Josh | Speaking Requests

19 Apr 2018

DYM Gold Member Day is HERE! Log In and Go NUTS!

By Josh Griffin| 2018-04-19T10:13:49+00:00 April 19th, 2018|Membership|0 Comments

Not a gold member? Just a little preview of the amazing goodies, discounts and downloads available NOW for Gold Member Day!…

18 Apr 2018

Download Youth Ministry Podcast: Episode 331 Youth Pastor Diet Recap

By Josh Griffin| 2018-04-18T11:08:34+00:00 April 18th, 2018|Podcast|0 Comments

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don’t feel guilty for listening.

// Episode 331: //
• YS News
• Youth Pastor Diet recap…

17 Apr 2018

LIVE VIDEO: DYM Gold Member Day Details, Discounts & Deals – April 19th, 2018

By Josh Griffin| 2018-04-17T15:22:15+00:00 April 17th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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9 Apr 2018

DYM Podcast Episode 330: You’re on Josh’s Show Now …

By Josh Griffin| 2018-04-09T08:52:34+00:00 April 9th, 2018|Podcast|0 Comments

// Episode 330 // You’re on Josh’s Show Now…
• Matt McGill is back! and shares about LeadingYM.com
• Lifeless/inactive senior leadership
• Answering “why did you leave your last church?” in an interview
• The politics and spin of …

25 Mar 2018

Download Youth Ministry Podcast: Episode 329

By Josh Griffin| 2018-03-25T12:29:49+00:00 March 25th, 2018|Podcast|0 Comments

• Jason’s headed to Israel, Katie’s just back from Rwanda
• Casting vision to parents (reminding those who’ve forgotten…getting them on-board)
• How to win at school visits
• What to do 24-hours before a retreat
• How to combat …

6 Mar 2018

Download Youth Ministry Video Podcast: Episode 328

By Josh Griffin| 2018-03-06T08:41:49+00:00 March 6th, 2018|Podcast|1 Comment

/// EPISODE 328: “Playing dot-to-dot with my liver spots”
• Restructuring a team
• Structuring a combo ministry (geared toward JH?)
• Questions to ask when interviewing at a new church
• Moving from “working with students” to “ministering to …

1 Mar 2018

DYM Members Only Podcast: March 2018 Update!

By Josh Griffin| 2018-02-27T14:10:49+00:00 March 1st, 2018|Membership|0 Comments

Here’s the latest update of the DYM Members Only Podcast. We’ve got 2 special guests, too!…

21 Feb 2018

Billy Graham Passes Away at Age 99

By Josh Griffin| 2018-02-21T13:20:32+00:00 February 21st, 2018|Leadership|0 Comments

From USA Today:

On the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance following the 9/11 attacks, Graham spoke of the “mystery of iniquity and evil,” of “the lesson of our need for each other” and, ultimately, of hope.

“He was …

17 Feb 2018

Download Youth Ministry Podcast: Episode 327

By Josh Griffin| 2018-02-17T10:33:21+00:00 February 17th, 2018|Podcast|0 Comments

// EPISODE 327: “Chamber of Secrets… I Give It A 6”
• The DYM Podcast Network! podcast.downloadyouthministry.com
• Is Summer Camp on its way out?
• Building a culture of constructive criticism
• Worst budget purchase(s)…

4 Feb 2018

Download Youth Ministry Podcast: Episode 326

By Josh Griffin| 2018-02-04T22:34:54+00:00 February 4th, 2018|Podcast|1 Comment

• What would you be doing if you weren’t doing YM?
• How do you win with a parent/student just looking for you to screw up?
• When do you go to your Lead Pastor vs Direct Report?
• What …

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