05 - Conversations with Every Day Youth Workers

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LET'S BE HONEST, WITH Andy Disher
PODCAST EPISODE 05

Today we talk with Andy Disher, who shares what God has been doing in his life and ministry. Andy opens up about some of the difficulties he's facing as he navigates ministry during the Covid-19 shut down. It's a honest and vulnerable episode that we hope encourages you. Scroll down for links and additional information about our guest, Andy Disher, and our host, Jay Higham. Please follow, rate, and share!

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meet Andy Disher

Andy is not your stereotypical Canadian.  He doesn't like Canadain Bacon, he would rather watch baseball than hockey and he'd rather wear shorts all year long.  However, regardless of where he is at, his love for students, parents and other youth pastors is not based on his geographical location.

​Andy's been serving in Youth Ministry (in a wide range of areas) for over 20 years and is looking forward to another 20!  When he's not learning how to best serve students, you can find him behind a BBQ cooking, or behind nerf gun shooting his 9 years old son (while his wife shakes her head.) 

Connect with Andy...
Twitter: @andydisher
Instagram: @andrewjdisher
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewjdisher

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Meet Jay Higham

Jay Higham is a veteran youth worker of almost 30 years; having worked with students in the local church and Christian camping settings. Jay is currently serving as the Director of Family Ministry at Covenant Community Church, in Wheeling, WV. Jay has been married to Amy for over 21 years. Together, they are raising 5 kids, (4 boys and 1 girl). Jay is an aspiring author, blogger, speaker, vlogger, and social media junkie. He is passionate about student ministry, family ministry, and training youth workers to love and serve their students with passion and excellence.

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