ETCH with Chuck Peters
The ETCH NextGen Podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration, practical advice, and spiritual encouragement tailored specifically for those leading the next generation. Whether you're a pastor, youth leader, Children's Ministry director, or a volunteer passionately investing in young lives, this podcast is designed to equip and empower you for impactful ministry to kids, students, and families. Each episode features insightful conversations with seasoned leaders, experts, and influencers who share their wisdom on relevant topics. Join us as we explore how to navigate the enormous needs of Gen Z and Alpha, and the unique challenges and opportunities of next-generation ministry leaders.
Podcasting since 2024 • 26 episodes
ETCH with Chuck Peters
Latest Episodes
25. Leading Under Pressure: Managing Stress in Ministry with Lee Hotchkiss
Ministry is a calling filled with joy, purpose, and deep meaning—but it can also carry a heavy weight. Behind every sermon, every program, and every conversation is a leader who is pouring out their heart, often while carrying their own unseen ...
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24. Building Bridges: Unifying Kids and Student Ministry in the NextGen Model
Have you ever found yourself asking, “What could ministry look like if we truly worked together across every age and stage?” In many churches, kids and student ministries operate in silos—running strong but disconnected. But what if we...
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23. Redefining Family in Ministry: Embracing Diversity and Belonging with Dr. Shelly Melia
Have you ever thought about how your childhood dreams shaped the person you are today? For many of us, the journey from our early aspirations to our current calling in ministry is filled with unexpected turns, challenges, and lessons learned. Y...
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22. Helping Kids Heal: Trauma-Informed Ministry for the Next Generation with Stephanie Shivers
Have you ever paused to consider what’s really going on beneath the surface in the lives of the kids and students you serve? So often, we see behaviors that confuse or frustrate us, but behind many of those actions is a story—sometimes one mark...
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Season 2
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21. Understanding Generations: Adapting Your Kids Ministry for Greater Impact with Jana Magruder
Have you ever stopped to think about how different generations view the world, the church, and even the gospel? In kids ministry, we often focus on reaching the next generation—but understanding where they've come from and who’s come before the...
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