NextGen Conversations is a podcast that seeks to empower children's, family, youth and college-aged leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. Every episode features a conversation with a ministry leader and covers innovative solutions to common problems faced in churches today. We want to give you practical steps to transform the way you do ministry. It's time to get in on the conversation!
Building an Ability-Inclusive Ministry with Rev. Katrina Drew
What does it mean to welcome people of all ages and abilities in your ministry? Rev. Katrina Drew, senior pastor at Mt. Zion UMC in St. Louis, chats with host Josh Schaller and Rev. Mona Candea about starting Embrace, a women's ministry for moms of kids with medical challenges or disabilities, and the impact is has had on both the community and the congregation.
About NextGen Conversations
NextGen Conversations is a podcast that seeks to empower children's, family, youth and college-aged leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. Every episode features a conversation with a ministry leader and covers innovative solutions to common problems faced in churches today. We want to give you practical steps to transform the way you do ministry. It's time to get in on the conversation!
13 Nov 2025
Collaborative Ministry in Action with Janessa Aston and Rev. Cory Williams
When churches work together, everyone wins. In this episode, we chat with Janessa Aston from Platte Woods UMC and Rev. Cory Williams from Liberty UMC about the Northland Fall Retreat, a longstanding connectional event for Kansas City-area youth and churches. Janessa and Cory detail how multiple churches collaborate to pull off a meaningful weekend and share how your region can start a similar event.
About NextGen Conversations
NextGen Conversations is a podcast that seeks to empower children's, family, youth and college-aged leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. Every episode features a conversation with a ministry leader and covers innovative solutions to common problems faced in churches today. We want to give you practical steps to transform the way you do ministry. It's time to get in on the conversation!
30 Oct 2025
Reimagining Sunday Mornings with Amanda Bond and Paige Turner
What happens when a growing church decides to completely rethink its Sunday mornings? At New McKendree in Jackson, two campuses came together to create one united Sunday morning experience. Executive Director Amanda Bond and Family Ministries Director Paige Turner share how a children's ministry challenge sparked a full-scale reimagining of discipleship, worship and community. In this conversation we discuss data-driven decisions, building consensus, and the bold move that strengthened engagement across all generations.
About NextGen Conversations
NextGen Conversations is a podcast that seeks to empower children's, family, youth and college-aged leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. Every episode features a conversation with a ministry leader and covers innovative solutions to common problems faced in churches today. We want to give you practical steps to transform the way you do ministry. It's time to get in on the conversation!
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