In this episode of the RYM podcast, executive pastor Brandon Hare from the Gathering Church in Asheville, North Carolina, shares his journey of launching a student ministry from scratch. This episode will provide practical advice on building a volunteer pipeline, setting realistic expectations, and engaging with the local community. If you are looking to start or revamp your youth ministry, this is a must-listen!

Here are 3 takeaways from this week's miniepisode:

1️⃣ Build a volunteer pipeline: Before launching a student ministry, recruit and train caring adults before launching the ministry.

2️⃣ Set realistic expectations: It's a possibility that initial attendance might be low and not all volunteers will be in place from the start, and that's okay - pace yourself!

3️⃣ Engage locally: Spend time with students in the community and partner with other churches to create a ministry that fills community gaps. 

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