Next Gen Talks

<p>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.</p>

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.

10-08
01:02:29

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.

09-04
37:14

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.

06-19
01:03:54

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.

05-08
46:03

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."

04-10
46:00

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.

02-13
01:01:48

"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.

02-13
55:56

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