Vitals for Youth Ministry
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 Pastor at Allison Park Church in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Podcasting since 2020 • 39 episodes
Vitals for Youth Ministry
Latest Episodes
Leadership Pain, Personal Growth Plans, and a Lifestyle of Development
Micah Mac joins us to vulnerably share how a painful season of ministry—feeling inadequate, discouraged, and even depressed—became the catalyst for his most significant leadership growth. With remarkable transparency, Micah reveals the exact mo...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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52:19
The Power of Daily Denial, Dying to Dreams, & Following Up Encounters with Action
Spiritual transformation begins with teaching students to deny themselves before they can truly follow Jesus. We've often emphasized the "follow" part without properly teaching the denial that must come first.• The importance of denying...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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52:19
The Troubling Level of Biblical Literacy in Students, Bible Study in Small Groups & Praying Through Scripture
What if the most effective youth ministry strategy isn't flashy, innovative, or complicated—but actually stunningly simple? In this revealing conversation with 20-year youth ministry veteran Elisha Garcia of Grace Church in Houston, we uncover ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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53:30
Leading Indicators, Dealing with Criticism, and Asking the Right Questions in Youth Ministry - Andy Lynn
Is 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, Ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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48:04
Discipleship Beyond the Numbers - Tim Smith
What 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 cor...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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50:29
