Ep73 - Healthy Teams w/ Dylan Sundeen 

Jake and Tony revisit the second of Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry, Healthy Teams, as they sit down and talk with friend of the pod - Dylan Sundeen. Take a listen as they discuss what perspective to have when it comes to your volunteers, how relational equity being a must, Tony shares about the Christmas gift he gave to his students, and we find out Dylan has a weird love for syrup. 

Bo Challenge: 

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Jake and Tony talk all about the second of Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry, Healthy Teams. Take a listen as they discuss why team dynamics are crucial to a healthy ministry, practical steps that you can implement today, and how Tony’s pickleball skills are unmatched by anyone in the Lead community. 

Bo Challenge: The power of the invite! Who is someone in your sphere of connections in ministry that you can invite into this community? Everyone needs a place to grow as a healthy leader who leads a healthy life, family and ministry!

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Jake and Tony revisit the first of Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry, Vision & Alignment, as they sit down and talk with the Executive Director of Wayfinders, Brandon Faust. This is a longer one than usual but it is full of rich wisdom from Brandon! Take a listen as they discuss the role that Wayfinders plays for leaders, practical steps on setting vision, and Tony starts off with sharing the IWU lore of Brandon. 

Bo Challenge: Get your leaders and students to buy in and own your vision! Don’t just make it a statement that never gets traction. 

Episode Breakdown: 

00:00 - 01:50 // Intro

01:50 - 14:50 // Brandon Faust, his Youth Ministry story, and Wayfinders founding 

14:50 - 23:00 // Mission vs. Vision vs. Strategy 

23:00 - 42:40 // Challenges that Brandon sees Youth Leaders struggling in 

42:40 - 47:05 // Final thoughts, Bo Challenge!

DON’T FORGET TO GET TO THE SUMMIT! November 12-14 in Noblesville, IN! 

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Jake and Tony kick off a new series of podcasts centered around Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry!

Take a listen as they discuss vision, how to get your entire ministry on the same page, and how sickness is an inevitable part of being a parent to a toddler.

Bo Challenge: Find a way to encourage your parents or leaders with wins that are connected with your vision for your student ministry! 

GET TO THE SUMMIT! November 12-14 in Noblesville, IN! 

Also - don’t forget to send us your Amazon shopping cart images! Winner gets a gift card at The Summit! 

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Jake and Tony welcome back Bo Boshers to the podcast to discuss Bo’s story and the history of Lead222! Take a listen as they discuss Bo, ministry outlooks, and how we all need to add the Chicago Bears to our prayer lists.

Bo Challenge: 

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The LEAD222 podcast is designed to help student ministry leaders stay healthy and become more effective in life and leadership. Tony Rogatto and Jake Smith are Youth Pastors in the Indianapolis area who love to engage in conversations that are relevant to ministry leaders!

Each podcast is focused on delivering content to help leaders lead healthy lives, families, and ministries. Our hosts and their guests will dive deep into proven values for remaining healthy and effective in ministry - we call this the LEADLIFE: Authentic Community, Strong Families, Uncommon Integrity, Kingdom Impact, and Life-Giving Celebration. 

New Ministry Season: prepare and run the race well:

Jake and Tony host their first episode and chat about the new fall ministry season that is upon us! Take a listen as they discuss healthy perspectives, evaluation questions, and ultra marathons. Check out the new intro made by a student in Jake’s ministry!

3 Reflection Questions: 

Bo Challenge: Can you get someone to join the Lead222 community? That could be 1 on 1 coaching, it could be joining a huddle - YOUR huddle, it could be coming to the summit in november - they don’t have to be in Lead. 

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Bo and Dave host one final episode as they pass the mic to our new hosts, Jake and Tony. Get to know Jake and Tony as they share their vision for the podcast's exciting new chapter coming this September.

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In this episode, Bo and Dave discuss Bo's famous challenges, how they began, and how to develop this skill in our lives and coaching. We share details about the Lead222 Challenge and offer insights into the new and improved podcast, with new hosts on the horizon. Don't miss this important episode!

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Dave Choutka discusses with Billy McMahan what he has learned about Gen Z through his research with the Great Commission Research Network. They explore five key areas for engaging with the next generation in ministry, creating spaces for authenticity, sharing a compelling vision that Gen Z wants to be a part of, and why mentorship is crucial for discipling the next generation. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Billy McMahan Bio: Billy McMahan has 15 years of experience in building, designing and leading ministries to reach the next generation. He has served in both church and parachurch ministry and has also spent time as a missionary in Indonesia. Billy currently serves as the Southwest Mobilizer with Africa Inland Mission. He seeks to walk with people, cast vision, and call people towards the Great Commission. He holds a BA in Intercultural studies from Biola University, an MA in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton, and is working toward a DMin in Organizational Leadership at Asbury Theological Seminary. Billy is also the current Vice President for the Great Commission Research Network and has experience researching and writing on Gen Z, Evangelistic Strategy, and Leadership Development.email

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Title: Healthy Communication In Our Ministry

 Dave has a conversation with Jenni Keller, the owner of Jenni Keller and Company and a former Communications Director, shares principles of communication, insights on how to communicate with parents, and how to handle crucial conversations.

MEET JENNI:

Jenni Keller holds a Master of Arts degree in Ministry, is a pastor, coach and seasoned
ministry leader, passionate about training healthy leaders for a lifetime of healthy ministry. For nearly 20 years, she has served as a staff member and consultant for churches. As a leadership development pastor, she lead a thriving ministry residency program, created a leadership pipeline, training and curriculum for teams and cultivated a staff development culture for a church with nearly 200 staff members, 10 campuses and 10,000 attendees. Jenni is a self-published writer, wife and mom of four teens.

Show Notes:

https://jennikeller.com

Email: [email protected] 

Books:Crucial Conversations by Patterson - Greeny -McMillan - Switzer How To Lead When You Are Not In Charge by Clay Scroggins 

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