Mike Mcgarry

ep.124: Conducting Halftime Evaluations in Youth Ministry In this episode, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss the importance of evaluation in youth ministry. As you conduct a "halftime evaluation" at the beginning of the calendar year, we want to encou... See more

I am about to set up my new workshop and would welcome any comments on my choice of basic equipment. I have not bought anything yet so all suggestions welcome. I am based in the UK where we do not have the amount of choice that you have in the USA. Anvil ... See more

Books We’re Grateful For: 2025 Edition (note: this article includes Amazon Affiliate links, which provide a small financial benefit to YPT. We use these credits to produce the content you enjoy. Thank you for your support.) It’s the end of the year, which... See more

ep.123: Reflecting on 2025 & Teaching the Trinity In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian podcast, hosts Mike McGarry and John Gardner engage in a lively discussion that begins with some reflections on 2025. The rest of the episode highlights t... See more

ep.122: The State of Theology in Youth Ministry In this episode, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss the findings of the State of Theology 2025 report, filtering the responses to focus on those who are most likely to serve in youth ministry. We explorin... See more