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 – Ideas: Faith-raisers & Fundraisers
In this episode of Youth Ministry Insights, you will find three different ways to not only raise funds for your youth ministry, but also to “raise the faith” of your youth. Kari calls this, “Faith-raisers” and shares three creative and unique ways using volunteers sharing about their faith journey, or about their vocation, with an
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YMI – Ideas: 3 Different Scavenger Hunts
Scavenger Hunts are fun way to get the youth together for bonding and a fun & friendly competition meeting together. In this episode, Kari shares three ways to put on photo scavenger hunts. She shares details and tips for a parish grounds hunt or even one throughout town. Follow Kari on her show social media
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YMI – Ideas: Positive messages
Post-It notes are great for reminders, but especially reminders of our faith! In this episode, Kari shares a fun, quick, meeting idea which can double as a service opportunity for the youth. Each youth can participate in a classroom or school-wide event that can be inspiring and uplifting! Also, here is a show link to
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!
