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

Billy: [email protected]

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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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Dave has a conversation with Tony Rogatto, the Student Pastor at Connection Pointe Church, discussing how to WIN with purposeful events in your student ministry. Tony shares valuable insights on the timing of fall kick-off events, planning and preparing with intentionality, and strategies for evaluating and celebrating. Don't miss out on this episode!

Tony has led student ministries in the Midwest for 10+ years, and he currently leads the High School ministry at Connection Pointe Christian Church in Brownsburg, IN. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University (2012). He and his wife Adrianna have been married for 10 years, and together they have two daughters, Ruby and Vienna. In his spare time, you may find him vacuuming, running, quoting The Office, or reading a good book.

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In this episode Dave has a conversation with Kyle Isabelli about his new book Refined by the Fire(d) and navigating the difficult issue of being fired from a ministry role.  We discuss important keys to leaving a church in a healthy way, how it is vital to have authentic community and the role a mentor has in tough times, and how to find peace in the chaos.  Don't miss this episode.  

SHOW NOTES:

Kyle Isabelli about his new book Refined by the Fire(d) and navigating the difficult issue of being fired from a ministry role. Connect with Kyle: website- www.kyleisabelli.com

 email- [email protected]

FB- https://www.facebook.com/kyle.isabelli 

IG- https://www.instagram.com/kyleisabelli/ 

Book Links: Amazon- https://a.co/d/bOOyRXU  Organizations: Pastoral Transitions- https://pastoraltransitions.com/Pastor's Hope Network- https://pastorshopenetwork.org/ 

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At the heart of a Trailblazer lies a supernatural courage, strength, and faith to live a life of Uncommon Integrity. Don't miss this conversation with Micah Davis the author of Trailblazers as we discuss the importance of being men and women of character. Micah shares 3 character forming practices of Learn to be alone, Decelerate and Listen, and Take charge of your day.  You don't want to miss this conversation!  Micah will be our opening session speaker at this year's LeadSummit Conference.  

Micah E. Davis is a pastor and he believes the written and spoken word are a medium to illicit heart change and life transformation. He has committed his life to using words for good. Micah lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Rylei and their Australian Kelpie, Leo. In his free time, he can often be found hiking, reading, or drinking a cold glass of sweet tea.

Links:

Media Center –Trailblazers (cover image, head shot, author bio, interview questions, etc.)

Book Cover Image

Author Image  (Author photo by Garrett and Mikaela Hoppes, Copyright © 2022. All Rights Reserved.)

Book Buy Link

Micah’s website

Micah on TikTok

Micah on Facebook

Micah on IG

Micah on Twitter

Micah on YouTube 

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After talking with over 60 youth pastors, Lead222 concluded on 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry.  In this episode Dave and Bo discuss the coaching season, Markers 1 (Vision and Alignment) and 2 (Healthy Teams) and what can be expected from our playbook and our certified coaches. It is going to be a great season of growth to be a healthy leader that leads a healthy ministry!  

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Getting ready to make changes? Making changes for this fall? Bo and Dave have a conversation and discuss key factors for making changes and questions you should address as you go through the process of change.  

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In this episode Dave has a conversation with Larry Gonzalez the youth pastor at Highland Park in Lakeland, Florida. Larry shares about the incredible things happening in his student ministry and why students are inviting their friends. We cover key principles to create an invite culture that include: Vision and mission, student ownership, hard conversations, follow up systems, and celebration.  You don't want to miss this episode!

Larry Gonzalez:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamlarryalexander/

email: [email protected]

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