NextGen Conversations

NextGen Conversations is a podcast that seeks to empower children’s, family, youth and college-aged leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. Every episode features a conversation with a ministry leader and covers innovative solutions to common problems faced in churches today. We want to give you practical steps to transform the way you do ministry. It’s time to get in on the conversation!

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Family Outreach with Mona Candea

This week we’re in conversation with Mona Candea, Children’s Ministry Coordinator at Grace UMC in Olathe, Kansas. Mona walks us through the challenging world of COVID-era family ministry. She and her team have evolved the way that they do ministry over the last year, and Mona has a lot of great ideas to share with churches that are struggling with where to start. Through use of new digital media and innovative outreach, there’s a little something for every church to learn. Orange : Updated every...

Sep 15, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Family Ministry with Sarah DeClue

This week we’re in conversation with Sarah DeClue, Children’s Ministry Director at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and newly appointed Next Generation Ministry Team Chair for the Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. With the world the way that it is right now, connecting with kids and families outside of church walls is increasingly important. Sarah chats about the importance of including the whole family in a children’s ministry program and offers some great p...

Sep 03, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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