by Nick Blevins | Aug 22, 2017 | Family Ministry, NextGen, Podcast
In this episode, I welcome back NextGen Pastor, Kenny Conley, to the podcast (Check out Episode 25 when Kenny talks about the NextGen and Family Ministry Model). This time, Kenny shares the five things to focus on during your first year in a NextGen role. Kenny just...
by Nick Blevins | May 16, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership
In this episode, we celebrate one year of the podcast with a special Q&A episode where we answer questions you all have asked and submitted throughout the year! One Year Celebration Congratulations to Jhark423 for winning the $50 Amazon Gift Card. Thanks for the...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 25, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I interview Brad Griffin of Fuller Youth Institute. Brad and I talk about the book, Growing Young, which is all about six essential strategies that help churches reach young people and create churches they love to attend. Brad and I dive into some...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 14, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership, NextGen
In this episode, I interview John Huber. We talk about the values that he and his family ministry leaders utilize, and how these values help them create a great culture. John Huber Connect with John on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram...
by Nick Blevins | Dec 13, 2016 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Podcast, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Orange 252 Basics Large Group Director, Daniel Scott. Dan and I talk about the power of story. We look at how it’s used in the Bible and how we can best leverage that when teaching the Bible story to the kids and students in our...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 1, 2016 | Podcast, Family Ministry, NextGen
In the this episode, I interview Kenny Conley about the role of the NextGen/Family Pastor. Kenny clarifies what a NextGen/Family Pastor does and we talk about how he brought his children and student staff together as one, unified team. Kenny Conley Connect with Kenny...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 19, 2016 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Partner with Parents
In this episode, I talk with Kristen Ivy, the Executive Director of Messaging at Orange and the Director of the Phase Project. The Phase Project was created to help equip leaders and parents to best understand and lead kids at each phase of their life. We talk about...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 21, 2016 | Family Ministry, NextGen, Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Cindy Fiala, the Family Pastor at Preston Trail Community Church in Frisco, TX. We talk about the role of the Family Pastor and all that entails. Cindy shares some ways she leads her staff team with the goal of having a unified team that...