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It’s easy for ministries within a church to drift into silos, each one focusing on its own age group, calendar, and curriculum. But when we forget that kids and student ministries are part of a larger discipleship journey, we risk creating disjointed spiritual experiences for the very families we're called to serve. True transformation in the lives of young people happens when ministry teams are united by a clear, gospel-centered vision that transcends age brackets and stage-specific programming.
In this insightful conversation, Chuck Peters and Jay Barbier dive into the critical topic of alignment across kids and student ministries. They explore the dangers of siloed ministry structures and the unintended consequences they can have on discipleship. With a focus on unity, the discussion highlights how a shared vision, intentional communication, and cross-team collaboration can lead to lasting life transformation for the next generation.
This episode invites leaders to step back and ask a powerful question: Are we truly working together, or just working in parallel? When we collaborate, communicate, and commit to a shared mission, we do more than fill seats—we shape hearts, build bridges, and raise a generation that knows and follows Jesus.
If this conversation inspired you to think differently about ministry alignment, take a moment to rate, review, and share this episode with your team or fellow leaders. Let’s build ministries that move together toward one mission, raising up a generation rooted in Christ.
SHOW LINKS:
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Connect with Lifeway Next Gen Ministry
By Lifeway Podcasts5
99 ratings
It’s easy for ministries within a church to drift into silos, each one focusing on its own age group, calendar, and curriculum. But when we forget that kids and student ministries are part of a larger discipleship journey, we risk creating disjointed spiritual experiences for the very families we're called to serve. True transformation in the lives of young people happens when ministry teams are united by a clear, gospel-centered vision that transcends age brackets and stage-specific programming.
In this insightful conversation, Chuck Peters and Jay Barbier dive into the critical topic of alignment across kids and student ministries. They explore the dangers of siloed ministry structures and the unintended consequences they can have on discipleship. With a focus on unity, the discussion highlights how a shared vision, intentional communication, and cross-team collaboration can lead to lasting life transformation for the next generation.
This episode invites leaders to step back and ask a powerful question: Are we truly working together, or just working in parallel? When we collaborate, communicate, and commit to a shared mission, we do more than fill seats—we shape hearts, build bridges, and raise a generation that knows and follows Jesus.
If this conversation inspired you to think differently about ministry alignment, take a moment to rate, review, and share this episode with your team or fellow leaders. Let’s build ministries that move together toward one mission, raising up a generation rooted in Christ.
SHOW LINKS:
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Connect with Lifeway Next Gen Ministry

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