Podcast Episodes
Back to Search37. VBS - A Key Next Gen Strategy That Isn't Just For Kids with Melita Thomas
In a rapidly changing culture where ministry strategies come and go, some methods continue to stand the test of time. Vacation Bible School (VBS) is …
1 year, 2 months ago
36. Preteen Ministry Strategies: Guiding Faith, Belonging, and Resilience in a Changing Culture with Kayla Stevens
Preteens are standing on the edge of two worlds—no longer children, but not yet teenagers. They’re asking big questions, feeling deeply, and shaping …
1 year, 2 months ago
35. From Outsider to Insider: Ministering to Preteens with Purpose and Compassion
Preteens are in one of the most complex seasons of life. They’re not quite kids anymore, but not yet teenagers. Too old for the playground, too young…
1 year, 2 months ago
34. Define the Relationship: Partnering with Parents for Lifelong Faith with Chad Higgins and Zac Workun
In the world of next generation ministry, it’s easy to focus all our energy on the kids and students who show up week after week. We pour into them, …
1 year, 3 months ago
33. Leading with Purpose in Next Gen Ministry with Kristoff Hart
In ministry, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s next. The next event, next age group, next building phase. But what if we slowed down long enough t…
1 year, 3 months ago
32. Bridging the Methodological Gap Between Kids and Student Ministry with Landry Holmes and Brett Buckland
As ministry leaders, we’re not just teaching lessons - we’re shaping lives. And the way we teach matters just as much as what we teach. From coloring…
1 year, 3 months ago
31. One Mission, Many Ages: Closing the Philisophical Gap with Jay Barbier
It’s easy for ministries within a church to drift into silos, each one focusing on its own age group, calendar, and curriculum. But when we forget th…
1 year, 3 months ago
30. Bridging the Educational Gap in Next Gen Ministries with Jay Strother
Every child’s faith journey is a story in progress, but far too often, our ministry strategies treat it like a series of disconnected chapters. When …
1 year, 3 months ago
29. Syncing the Calendar and the Mission: Closing the Schedule Gap with Tristan Meza and Randy Craft
In ministry, calendars fill up fast. Between planning events, training volunteers, and caring for families, the pressure to “just get it all done” ca…
1 year, 4 months ago
28. Guiding Kids Through Meaningful Transitions Heidi Hensley
Ministry to the next generation isn’t just about meeting kids where they are, it’s also about helping them get where they’re going. As children grow,…
1 year, 4 months ago