014: What to Do About Apathetic Students
When students keep showing up but seem spiritually disengaged, it can leave leaders wondering if anything is really sinking in. In this episode of Youth Ministry Answers, Leah has a question about what to do when students show up consistently but don’t seem spiritually engaged. So we asked Elle Campbell, founder of Stuff You Can Use, to join Brooklyn and Damean to reframe discipleship and share practical ways to create environments where spiritual growth can happen over time.
QUESTION:
“What do you do when students show up consistently but don’t seem engaged spiritually?” — Leah
“What do you do when students show up consistently but don’t seem engaged spiritually?” — Leah
ANSWER:
In this episode, we’ll talk about how to…
- Redefine your role by focusing on creating the conditions for growth rather than trying to control it
- Remember that discipleship is a long-term process
- Recognize and celebrate even the small wins
- Plan programming and next steps that help students practice their faith in everyday life
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