Lara and Matt talk parrots in the youth room, church visits, creativity, rest, and why Kermit the Frog might be the ultimate commencement speaker. A casual convo full of laughs, ministry insight, and music talk.

What does youth ministry have to do with church planting? A lot more than you think. David Kelly joins us to share how investing in students today can lead to new churches tomorrow. We talk about spotting young leaders, creating space for teens to serve now, and why the whole church—not just the youth group—plays a role in discipleship. Plus, some fun stories from camps and why showing up matters more than big numbers.

In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the significance of creativity in youth ministry, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences that highlight the importance of collaboration and fun in engaging with young people.

In this conversation, Mikey Puckett and Lara Jensen explore how effective communication and encouragement can enhance volunteer engagement and the significance of repentance in maintaining a healthy leadership perspective. The discussion also highlights the value of focusing on the present volunteers and the need for diverse teams to enrich the ministry experience.

Hosts Matt, Mikey, and Lara share their thoughts of preparing and planning for summer in student ministry.

Matt, Mikey, and special guest, Cheryl Mullis explore the challenges faced by women in ministry, the need for collaboration between genders, and the vital role of discipleship in nurturing future leaders.

Hosts Mikey  and Lara dive into the challenges of doing student ministry in a world of Over-Information. They offer helpful insight on how youth ministry workers can navigate the anxiety that comes from “knowing too much.”

In this live-streamed episode of PCA Next Gen, hosts Matt, Mikey, and Lara dive into the greatest challenges that we think are facing student ministry.