268 | Sustainable YM: Training Volunteers for Spiritual Care | SMC Podcast

Week 3 — Training Volunteers for Spiritual Care Beyond logistics It’s easy to train volunteers on logistics—but far more important to equip them for spiritual care. In this episode, we help student ministry leaders move beyond schedules and roles into developing volunteers who can truly care for students. You’ll learn how to train your team to listen well, notice what’s happening beneath the surface, and respond with wisdom and compassion. If you want your ministry to be more than well-run—and instead deeply impactful—this conversation will help you build a team that disciples, not just manages. Help Us Spread the Word If this episode encourages you, would you consider sharing it? Post this episode — or your favorite episode — on social media and tag us on Instagram or Facebook using @talkstudentmin. Your share helps other youth leaders discover the conversation and reminds them they’re not leading alone. Connect with Student Ministry Conversations Instagram: @talkstudentmin Facebook: @talkstudentmin YouTube: Student Ministry Conversations Website: www.smcpodcast.riverside.com Store: https://smcpodcast.printful.me/ Connect with the Hosts Brent Aiken Instagram & Facebook: @heybrentaiken David Pruitt Facebook: @dpruitt Instagram: @pruacoustic Thanks for listening to Student Ministry Conversations. We’re grateful to walk alongside you as you lead — and as God forms you in the process.