Welcome to the Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast. Vitals for youth ministry is a biblical framework based out of Acts 2:42-46, developed by Lead The Generation that trains youth leaders to build a local church youth ministry focused on developing students into healthy disciples. In this podcast we will focus on the topics and issues most relevant to leadership in Youth Ministry. The Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast is hosted by Eran Holt, founder of Lead The Generation & Caleb Leake, Youth ...
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Leading Indicators, Dealing with Criticism, and Asking the Right Questions in Youth Ministry - Andy Lynn
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48:04Is your youth ministry measuring the right things? When attendance numbers become your primary success metric, you're setting yourself up for an emotional rollercoaster that's entirely out of your control. Andy Lynn, NextGen Director, New Jersey Ministry Network, brings 18 years of ministry experience to this paradigm-shifting conversation about wh…
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Discipleship Beyond the Numbers - Tim Smith
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50:29What if the pathway to effective youth ministry isn't about chasing every good idea, but focusing on clear targets that produce lasting disciples? Tim Smith, Next Gen Director at Faith Church in South Carolina, reveals how establishing five core "vitals" transformed his approach to youth ministry after years of measuring success by numbers alone. D…
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Emotional Leftovers & the Five tanks of Self-Leadership - Jeanne Mayo
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1:14:03Dive into a rich and inspiring episode that explores the intricate balance between self-care and ministry commitment, featuring youth ministry veteran Jeannie Mayo. In this conversation, we unpack the critical concept of the five tanks that represent the spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, and relational resources essential for leaders. J…
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Ministry mistakes, Behavior Correction Traps & the Tension of Events vs Discipleship - Jared Berry
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51:49What if the transition from high school to college didn't have to mean a crisis of faith for our youth? Join us as we unpack the pivotal difference between heart transformation and mere behavior modification in youth ministry. With insights from Jared Berry, the Next-Gen Director for the New York Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God, you'll ga…
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Digital Strategies to Grow Your Ministry w/Steve John
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43:42Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Steve John Connect with Steve on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthege…
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Tackling Tough Issues In Student Ministry w/Jeremy Donovan
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58:58Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Jeremy Donovan Connect with Jeremy on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.lead…
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Building Endurance in Your Leadership w/ Mike Miller
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52:00Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Mike Miller, Lead Pastor, Nova Church Connect with Mike on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now h…
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Helping Your Students Receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit w/Ty Buckingham
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49:26Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Ty Buckingham, Evangelist Connect with Ty on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://w…
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Understanding & Ministering to GenSeXYZ w/Jeff Grenell
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1:06:20Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Jeff Grenell, Author: Understanding GenSeXZY. Buy Jeff's book HERE. Connect with Jeff on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our con…
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Understanding the Power of Identity & Sexuality w/Char Blair
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1:07:40Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Char Blair, DYD - Northern California/Nevada Connect with Char on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lea…
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A Leader's Prayer Life w/Brandom Cormier
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1:00:37Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Brandon Cormier, Lead Pastor - Zeal Church Connect with Brandon on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Le…
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"Activating the Supernatural in Your Ministry" with Chris Estrada
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1:05:48Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Chris Estrada, Executive Director - MissionsMe Connect with Spencer on Instagram HERE Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love w…
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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Terry Parkman, Nextgen Pastor - River Valley Connect with Spencer on Instagram HERE Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love wha…
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"Creating a Missional Culture in your Ministry" with Spencer Speed
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51:22Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Spencer Speed, DYD - North Texas Network Connect with Spencer at https://northtexas.ag/youth/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do yo…
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Increasing Your Influence Capacity with Steve Mason
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53:50Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Steve Mason, DYD, Alabama Ministry Network Connect with Wayne at http://www.alabamayouthministries.com/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/lea…
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"Bonus Round Living" - Wayne Morgan
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1:01:15Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Wayne Morgan - National Ministries Coordinator - National Network of Youth Ministries Connect with Wayne at https://www.youthworkers.net/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: htt…
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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Joseph Kellogg, NextGen Pastor - People's Church. Connect with Joseph on Instagram @josephkellogg Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow D…
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Advice to Young Leaders with Chris Stanley
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56:15Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Chris Stanley, DYD, Illinois Ministry Network. Connect with Chris here: www.ilsmonline.org Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you l…
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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Reggie Dabbs Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is doing to train and equip youth pastors? Consid…
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Keeping Your Marriage & Family Healthy in Ministry with Steve Tripp
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1:05:09Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Steve Tripp. Connect with Steve here: www.studentmin.com Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is do…
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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Jon Brown - NextGen Pastor, Journey Church. Connect with Jon here: www.jrnychurch.com Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love w…
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Reconstructing Vision When the Original Picture has been Shattered... by COVID with Josh Wellborn
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1:00:25Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Josh Wellborn. You can find more information about A/G Youth Ministry at https://youth.ag.org Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do yo…
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14. Students and the Holy Spirit with Special Guest Tim Enloe
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1:02:52Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Tim Enlow. Find resources and books from Tim at http://enloeministries.org/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead t…
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13. Building a Culture of Generosity in your Youth Ministry with Eric Hoffman & Micah Mac
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54:43Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Eric Hoffman - National Speed the Light Director Assemblies of God and Micah Mac - Youth Evangelist. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadno…
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12. Spiritual Fathering in Youth Ministry with Guest - Joey Silva & Jeff Grenell pt. 2
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1:06:38Special thanks to our guest for this episode - Joey Silva, Youth Pastor - Belmont A/G and Jeff Grenell - Founder Ythology - http://www.ythology.com/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadno…
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11. Spiritual Fathering in Youth Ministry with Guest - Joey Silva pt. 1
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1:06:33Special thanks to our guest for this episode - Joey Silva, Youth Pastor - Belmont A/G. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is doing to train and e…
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10. The Churches Response to the Riots - Geoff Bassett
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54:10Special thanks to our guest for this episode - Geoff Bassett, Outreach & Missions Pastor, Mt. Hope Church, Lansing, MI. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the G…
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9. Conversations on Racism with Special Guests - Diamond DeYampert & John Holt
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1:14:08Special thanks to our guests for this episode, Diamond DeYampert & John Holt. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is doing to train and equip yout…
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Special thanks to our guest, John Zick, Director of Operations & Strategic Partnerships A/G Youth. John's Team Assessment Tool: Click HERE John's Breakout from LTG Conference: Click HERE Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: ht…
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7. "Leading Through Racial Injustice" - Guest Interview with Austin Westlake
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53:29Special thanks to our guest, Austin Westlake, District Youth Director, Southern Missouri Ministry Network Assemblies of God. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead …
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6. Chasing Failure - Interview with Ryan Leak
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48:27Special thanks to our guest, Ryan Leak. Check out his website HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is doing to train and equip youth pastors?…
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Leading in Chaos 5. Embrace Challenge. Challenge Zone - I attempt to do what I’ve not done before. Comfort Zone - I do what I’ve always done. Everything worthwhile is uphill. - John Maxwell Coaching Question: What challenges am I avoiding during this season? 6. Embrace Creativity. “Change before you have to.” - Jack Welch A crisis is a wake-up call…
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Guest Interview with Micah Mac - Evangelist Tips for communicating better: 1. Find a hook. 2. Create tension. 3. Use story. 4. Make the right assumption. 5. Internalize your message. 6. Use humor. 7. Give clear steps. Special thanks to our guest, Micah Mac. Check out his YouTube Channel here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCu9PzIsKKIPOCUf72ZK3xHA G…
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4. 7 Things Your Lead Pastor Needs From You Right Now
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50:03Guest Interview with Shawn Reine, DYD-Rocky Mountain Network 1. Flexibility and Focus 2. Collaboration and COMMUNICATION 3. Creative Thinking and Problem Solving 4. HELP with Personal touches 5. Show Initiative 6. Patience and Humility 7. Be Prayerful Special thanks to our guest, Shawn Reine. Link to Shawn's Podcast: https://www.rmdc.org/ep-9-the-t…
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Leading in Chaos Crisis & Chaos is fundamentally what moved the church from being gathered to scattered. It happened at the beginning of the church and it seems to be happening again in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Embrace Reality Face reality as it is, not as you wish it were - Jack Welch Great leadership embraces both the real and ideal…
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1. 10 Tips for Communicating to an Online Audience
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45:501. Keep it AUTHENTIC. Authentic works more than ever before. Who you are is more important than your production level. If you can produce on a huge stage that’s fine. People need you and need real, genuine, and authentic even more than well polished and produced. Keeping it real is calming and anchoring. 2. Keep it PERSONAL Look into the camera len…
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