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.
ETCH with Chuck Peters
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, plan for them, and pray over them. But what if the greatest impact we can make isn’t just in the classroom or the youth room - but around the dinner table at home?
This episode invites ministry leaders to pause and reflect on a foundational truth: parents are the primary disciplers of their children. When we as church leaders shift from programming for families to partnering with them, we begin to build something lasting—rooted in relationship, fueled by communication, and shaped by shared mission.
In this insightful conversation, Chuck Peters, Zac Workun, and Chad Higgins dive into the often-overlooked but critically important topic of parental engagement in spiritual development. They challenge the traditional ministry model that centers only on kids and teens and instead advocate for a more holistic, family-centered approach.
The discussion introduces the book “Define the Relationship,” a powerful new resource that unpacks practical strategies for developing a thriving parent ministry. You will be equipped with ideas for fostering meaningful communication between leaders and families, and encouraged to view parents not as passive recipients of ministry, but as essential partners in their child’s faith journey.
If this conversation encouraged or challenged you, we’d love for you to rate, review, and share the podcast with your ministry team or fellow leaders. And be sure to check out the book Define the Relationship for deeper guidance on building a vibrant parent ministry that lasts.
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