Join the Michigan Youth and Children's Leaders Association as we talk to leaders from Michigan and across the US about leadership, ministry, student ministry, network, pray, and connect.
Join us for our September 2026 MiYLA Session as he discusses the importance of the ALTAR in student ministry.
6 Aug 2026
Faithfulness before Fruit -- Pastor Ryan Sharpe
Join Pastor Ryan Sharpe for this month's MiYLA Session as he shares "Faithfulness Before Fruit."
If you're feeling overwhelmed, overlooked, stuck, or simply need encouragement, invest 45 minutes in yourself, your ministry, and your leadership. We all need it.
21 Jul 2026
Think Bigger, Lead Better
Join us for July's MiYLA Session with Pastor Jeff McNally. Pastor Jeff is the first elected to the Michigan State Council and serves as Lead Pastor of Grace Point Church in Riverview. Today, Pastor Jeff discusses, "Think bigger, lead better."
4 Jun 2026
June 2026 MiYLA Session
Join us for our June MiYLA Session!
We meet our camp speakers, Adam Mew and Lynn Swank. This month, we discuss Michigan Youth Camp, Battle Tested. We also explore why camp matters and receive ministry encouragement. This session is especially encouraging for those who are facing difficulties, challenges, or spiritual attacks.
We look forward to connecting with you and being strengthened together as we prepare for camp season!
7 May 2026
"Disciple the Person in the Mirror" -Johnathon Pope
Join us as Bishop Johnathon Pope discusses "Discipling the Person in the Mirror." Johnathon serves as the Youth Director for the Florida Church of God, Tampa office.
21 Apr 2026
When the Brook Dries Up: Move On
What is next? That is a scary question, but there are times when God is trying to move us forward and into greater. What is ahead is greater than what is now.
22 Mar 2026
March 2026 MiYLA Session with Pastor Kelvin Page
Join us as Pastor Page encourages leaders on the subject of "What to do with the big-God idea." Pastor Page walks listeners through the book of Nehemiah and leadership.
5 Feb 2026
Four Principles That Will Help Any Size Ministry
Don’t miss this month’s MiYLA session with Pastor Bryan Stewart, student pastor at Hopewell Church of God in Cleveland, TN.
He shares four practical steps to strengthen any ministry—well worth your time to listen.
4 Dec 2025
Do Not Run into Burning Buildings
Join Erich Lacks, Youth Director of the state of Michigan, as he discusses the importance of preparation when ministers enter "burning building" situations.
6 Nov 2025
Relationship Ministry
Join us for our November MiYLA session with Rob Bailey. Rob serves as the High School Pastor at Westmore Church of God. He also serves as the President of the National Youth Leaders Association.
8 Oct 2025
The Anointing: Spiritual Fathers, Mothers, and Children
Join us for our October 2025 MiYLA session with Pastor Eric Rogers. Pastor Eric and his wife, Tina, serve as the Lead Pastor at Family Worship Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Eric also serves on the Michigan Church of God State Council.
4 Sept 2025
MiYLA September 2025 with Bishop David Kemp
Join our new Administrative Bishop, David Kemp, as he encourages children's, youth, and young adult leaders. Bishop Kemp discusses: communication, hurt, forgiveness, and proper motivation.
19 Jun 2025
June 2025 MiYLA Session with Pastor Mark Ingram
Join us as Pastor Mark Ingram, the Lead Pastor of the Stewart Road Church of God in Monroe, MI, talks about inter-staff and Lead Pastor relationships.
8 May 2025
MiYLA May Session with Pastor Paul Tindall
Join us as we hear from Pastor Paul Tindall. Pastor Tindall is the Lead Pastor of the great Dexter Lake Church in Battle Creek, MI. Please take a few moments to listen as he discusses the importance of personal-relational discipleship.
10 Apr 2025
Approaching Leadership: A Lesson from Nehemiah
As leaders, there are times that we have to approach leadership to discuss issues, request resources, make presentations, or receive correction and instruction. There is a way to approach leadership according to God's Word; let us follow His Word.
In this podcast, Pastor Kelvin Page, Lead Pastor of Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, TN, offers insight as we "Coach North."
13 Feb 2025
I am so busy with life and ministry. Help!
Erich Lacks, Youth and Discipleship Director for the Church of God in Michigan offers some practical advice to help ministers with preaching calendars, yearly planning calendars, communication with your lead pastor, building a team, and communicating with your team.
13 Feb 2025
"I have a student called in to ministry, now what?" Pastors Ellis Fortune and Wes Hunter
If you have a student in your ministry who feels God's call to ministry, what are the next steps they need to take? How can you guide a student who feels called to the next step or steps? In the Church of God, we recommend CAMS and the MIP. However, Pastor Ellis and Pastor Wes give incredible insight into encouraging students who are called.
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