Youth Ministry Insights is a series all about bringing the Church to today’s youth!
Youth Ministry is a forever changing field as the youth of today are ever changing with the times and culture. Those seeking to serve the young church, or those already serving them in this field, know that there is great work to be done! This show is all about the joys, and sometimes the difficult moments, of working in Youth Ministry! Each episode is filled with tips, advice and the real truth of serving and sharing in the building up of the kingdom! When you touch the hearts of the youth you touch their souls. And this show is all about touching hearts.
Our Latest Episode
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YMI: Transition from Youth to Young Adult Ministry
Youth Ministry is vital to our young Church. However, once a youth graduates high school and turns 18, what is next for them? If you are able to develop a Young Adult Ministry for those 18+ but you don’t know how to begin, this episode is for you! In this episode Kari has on repeat
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Youth Ministry Insights: Transitions are hard!
Welcome back to season 4 of YMI! In this episode, youth minister Kari Janisse shares about the difficulty with change and how we as youth ministers can walk alongside of our youth when change happens. Also, how we can be open to changes in our ministries, as well. God has a season for everything in
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Youth Ministry Insights: A Message to Parents
Are you a parent of a teenager? Does your child attend a youth group or are you seeking out a youth ministry program? In this episode geared towards both parents and Youth Ministers, our beloved host offers some advice on how to give teens the best support in their Catholic faith. Youth Minister Kari Janisse
Kari Janisse bio:
Kari graduated from Rowan University in 2004 with a degree in Graphic Design. After a few years of designing, she felt called to change careers and began working as a Youth Minister in the Camden Diocese in 2008. She has been the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Williamstown for over ten years. Throughout the last decade, Kari has spoken to thousands of youth & young adults on many topics of the faith. Kari also runs an entertainment business where she performs as a stilt-walker, balloon artist and face painter. She has been married to her wonderful husband, Phil, for twelve years and she is a proud mom of her two-year-old son, JohnPaul! Her deepest passion is sharing the Catholic faith with others and touching the hearts and lives of the young Church!
