# Why Young Adult Ministry Is Exploding (and How Not to Miss It) – with Jordan McClarnon

An episode of [youngadults.today](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1477787085), 19 Jan 2026, 1 h 07 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/28i47xn3bbcxsbw4/Jordan_McClarnon_Learnings_From_Launching_a_Young_Adult_Ministry_-_12_24_25_312_PM8hlty.mp3

Why Young Adult Ministry Is Exploding (and How Not to Miss It) – with Jordan McClarnon In this conversation, Josiah and Micah sit down with Jordan McClarnon, Young Adults Pastor at Crossroads (multi‑site, multi‑state church), to unpack his journey from a decade in youth ministry to pioneering a young adult ministry from scratch. Jordan shares how God shifted his heart from students to young adults, what it’s like launching something new inside a large, established church, and why he believes young adult ministry is becoming the “new youth ministry.” This episode is packed with practical wisdom for pastors, leaders, and anyone burdened for 18–30‑year‑olds. More about us: Learn more about youngadultstoday: www.youngadults.today Give to propel the ministry forward: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry": https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ -Join us for the FREE Digital Conference Wednesday, January 21st 11am on Zoom: www.youngadults.today/digital-conference -See you in Minneapolis this March 13-14th for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference -Limited Spots are available for our Coaching Communities launching February 16th: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities

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