PCA NextGen

In this live-streamed episode of PCA Next Gen, hosts Matt “Hed” Hedinger and Mikey Puckett dive into the challenges of transitioning students from High School to college. Special guest David Barnes (RUF Mizzou) and Isaac Terwilliger talk about campus ministry and trends they are seeing in students coming out of High School. They offer helpful insight on how youth ministry and college ministry can work together.

🔹 Topics Covered:

✅ Trends in students coming out of High School

✅ How to work with College Ministries

✅ What does it look like for families to prepare students

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📅 PCA Next Gen Conference Details:

📍 Location: Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, Maryland

📆 Dates: October 20-22, 2025

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Joe Novenson

#YouthMinistry #PCANextGen #LongevityInMinistry #StudentMinistry #FaithLeadership

In this live-streamed episode of PCA Next Gen, hosts Matt “Hed” Hedinger, Mikey Puckett, and Lara Jensen dive into the challenges and rewards of longevity in youth ministry. Special guest Tim Malone shares insights from his 22-year journey in student ministry, discussing the importance of mentorship, perseverance, and community support.

🔹 Topics Covered:

✅ The impact of long-term relationships in youth ministry

✅ How to stay encouraged and avoid burnout

✅ The role of volunteers and mentorship in sustaining ministry

✅ Insights on the PCA Next Gen Conference (Oct 20-22, Maryland) featuring Joe Novenson

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Join us LIVE every Friday at 11 AM—let’s build a community that supports and encourages one another in ministry!

📅 PCA Next Gen Conference Details:

📍 Location: Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, Maryland

📆 Dates: October 20-22, 2025

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Joe Novenson

#YouthMinistry #PCANextGen #LongevityInMinistry #StudentMinistry #FaithLeadership

Listen to a recorded panel of members on the PCA CDM Youth Ministry Team!

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We see in Deut. 6 that the covenant community is commanded to raise the next generation in the ways of the Lord. Student ministry is the opportunity for the local church and parents to come together and disciple teenagers. Hear the gang discuss how our ministries can further connect with parents!

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Ministry is constant, and we often find ourselves trying to rely on our strength in this never-ending work. Listen to Matt, Meredith, and Mikey share about the importance of recognizing our finitude as we disciple others!

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From early morning breakfasts to slurping slushies to in-depth conversations about Harry Potter, you never know what to expect when hanging out with students! Matt, Mikey, and Producer Andrew discuss various ways to approach 1-on-1 meetings with teenagers!

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Have you or students in your ministry ever struggled with doubt? Mikey and Meredith sit down and discuss how to wrestle with doubt well!

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Matt and Mikey catch up and give updates on their lives and ministries!

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Do you ever have a hard time organizing trips?? It can be tough balancing all of the details and craziness. Meredith, Mikey, and Producer Andrew discuss various elements that go into planning an awesome student ministry retreat!

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Student Ministry summers are hard! Listen to this episode to hear about our struggles in the summer. Connect with us at www.pcanextgen.com.