Next Gen Talks
by Michigan Church of God Youth and Discipleship
Latest episode
November 2026. Shepherding the Shepherd with Pastor Cole McClain
November 2026. Shepherding the Shepherd with Pastor Cole McClain
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
- November 2026. Shepherding the Shepherd with Pastor Cole McClain · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 18Join us for our November MiYLA Session featuring Pastor Cole McClain as he discusses “Shepherding the Shepherd.” Pastor Cole discusses vulnerability, calling, gifts, and healing.
- The ALTAR in Student Ministry--Chris Ondrovich · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 17Join us for our September 2026 MiYLA Session as he discusses the importance of the ALTAR in student ministry.
- Faithfulness before Fruit -- Pastor Ryan Sharpe · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 16Join 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…
- Think Bigger, Lead Better · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 15Join 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…
- June 2026 MiYLA Session · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 14Join 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…
- "Disciple the Person in the Mirror" -Johnathon Pope · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 13Join 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.
- When the Brook Dries Up: Move On (FULL SERVICE) with special guest Erich Lacks · 1 h 59 min · Season 1 Episode 12What 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.
- March 2026 MiYLA Session with Pastor Kelvin Page · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 11Join 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.
- Four Principles That Will Help Any Size Ministry--Brian Stewart · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 10Don’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…
- Do Not Run into Burning Buildings--Erich Lacks · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 9Join Erich Lacks, Youth Director of the state of Michigan, as he discusses the importance of preparation when ministers enter "burning building" situations.
- Relationship Ministry--Bishop Rob Bailey · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 8Join 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…
- The Anointing: Spiritual Fathers, Mothers, and Children--Pastor Eric Rogers · 1 h 2 min · Episode 7Join 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…
- MiYLA September 2025 with Bishop David Kemp · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 6Join our new Administrative Bishop, David Kemp, as he encourages children's, youth, and young adult leaders. Bishop Kemp discusses: communication, hurt, forgiveness, and proper…
- June 2025 MiYLA Session with Pastor Mark Ingram · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 5Join 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.
- MiYLA May Session with Pastor Paul Tindall · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 4Join 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…
- Approaching Leadership: A Lesson from Nehemiah--Pastor Kelvin Page · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 3As 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…
- I am so busy with life and ministry. Help! --Erich Lacks · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 2Erich 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…
- "I have a student called in to ministry, now what?" Pastors Ellis Fortune and Wes Hunter · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 1If 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…
