Collective Leadership
Exploring spaces for leaders to discover, collaborate, and prepare together for God's work in the world. A series of conversations from the Metro District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, for churches, pastors, and leaders in the Metro District and around the world who are looking to impact their communities with Spirit-led leadership and kingdom values for multi-ethnic, multicultural expressions of the gospel.
Collective Leadership
Jessica Ng - Soul Care Among the Next Generation
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jessica Ng, Youth Pastor at Queens Herald Church in Queens, New York. In this episode, Jessica shares her transformative approach to youth ministry that's creating ripple effects throughout her multigenerational, multilingual Chinese-American church.
Discover how Jessica has cultivated a culture of soul care among teenagers, teaching them to identify lies, hear God's voice, and pray for one another with remarkable spiritual maturity. Learn about her journey from being a teen in the youth group to becoming its leader, navigating cultural dynamics of honor and shame while empowering the next generation.
Jessica discusses practical strategies for bridging generational gaps, creating safe spaces for authentic conversation, and helping youth see their schools as mission fields. She also shares insights on investing in volunteer leaders, partnering with parents, and the beautiful moments of reconciliation happening across generations.
Whether you're in youth ministry, interested in soul care, or passionate about intergenerational church dynamics, this episode offers valuable wisdom on seeing young people the way God sees them - as deeply loved children with incredible potential to transform their families, schools, and communities.
