What's the Most Important Skill You Need to Reach Students?
What’s the one skill that will really help you reach students? In this episode, I share why authenticity, personal faith, and truly listening matter more than trying to be cool or relatable. I talk about setting healthy boundaries, why respect still matters, and how understanding a student’s story can completely change how you connect with them.
This conversation is for ministry leaders, parents, and anyone who works with kids and teens. I also introduce a free training series from Proclaim Ministries designed to help adults connect with children in meaningful ways.
Watch now, reflect honestly, and ask yourself: Am I really listening?
Questions for personal reflection:
Why do you think authenticity builds trust with students more than trying to act like them?
What does it look like to truly listen to a student without trying to fix them?
How do boundaries actually help students feel respected and safe?
How does the idea “seek first to understand” change the way you approach difficult behavior?