Podcasts
KRISTI SCHELHAAS
Kristi Schelhaas, a new member of the collective and Children's Ministry Director at Calvary Baptist in Yankton, South Dakota. Kristi shares her journey into ministry and the challenges and joys of working with children and families in a church setting. The conversation explores the evolution of children's ministry, the importance of engaging families, and the innovative approaches Kristi is implementing to foster faith in the next generation.
TINA WALLACE AND TANIA KOPPLIN
Tina Wallace and Tania Kopplin to discuss the launch of a coaching initiative aimed at supporting parents, ministry leaders, and faith influencers. The conversation covers the structure of their coaching sessions, the target audience, and the significance of listening and asking the right questions. They also share practical insights from practice sessions and discuss navigating transitions in ministry, encouraging those feeling burnt out to seek God's guidance.
PAULA MAZZA
Paula Mazza is the Director of Children's and Preteen Ministries at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, Founder of the Grace in Real Time Podcast and PreteenMentalHealth.com. She shares her journey in ministry, emphasizing the importance of focusing on preteens and addressing mental health issues among youth. She discusses her educational pursuits at Bethel Seminary and the need for trained leaders in children's ministry. The conversation highlights the significance of building community resources for mental wellness and offers encouragement for leaders facing burnout.
JAMIE LANE
Jamie Lane shares his journey from being a pastor's kid to becoming a family ministries director at a larger church. He discusses the challenges and joys of transitioning to a new ministry context, the importance of empowering others in leadership, and the need for intentional engagement with families. Jamie emphasizes the significance of celebrating small wins in ministry and encourages leaders to persevere, even when the results are not immediately visible.
DR LUZ GALVEZ DE FIGUEROA
Dr. Luz Galvez De Figueroa, the founder of Entre Niños, discusses her extensive work in Latino ministry and child discipleship. Dr. Luz shares her journey in developing a certificate program for Latino leaders, the importance of training and resources, and the impact of the book she co-authored, Partnering Church and Home: Discipleship for the Next Generation. The conversation emphasizes the significance of building relationships within communities, the transformative nature of spiritual formation, and the need for collaboration between church and home. Dr. Luz also reflects on her personal experiences in ministry and the challenges leaders face today.
JEFF WELDON
Jeff Weldon, Next Gen Pastor and Church Planter at Belonging Community Church in Urbanna, MD, shares his journey of planting a new church with his wife, discussing the challenges and joys of family involvement in ministry. He emphasizes the importance of establishing core values, engaging children in the church's mission, and the necessity of community support. Jeff offers valuable insights for new leaders in ministry, highlighting the significance of partnerships and the need for grace in the face of challenges. The conversation concludes with reflections on finding strength in faith and community amidst the trials of church planting.
DR. DENISE MUIR-KJESBO
Dr. Denise Muir-Kjesbo is the Program Director for the Master's of Arts in Children, Youth and Family Ministry at Bethel Seminary, Director of the Cory Center for Children's Ministry, and serves on the Executive Team for the Nurturing Faith Collective. In this episode, she discusses insights from the book she's co-authored, Partnering Church and Home: Discipleship for the Next Generation, and why family ministry leaders and faith influencers should remain committed to the vision to partner the family and the local church in the discipleship of children.
TEASER EPISODE
Teaser episode of the new podcast, The Nurturing Faith Collective Podcast, a conversation with innovative ministry leaders, parents and faith influencers who are fostering a strong partnership between the church and the home.
Meet the Podcast Host
Andy and his wife, Sarah, live in Richmond, VA and are raising two rambunctious boys, one of which is always creating something while the other usually has a skinned knee. Andy is a MACFM graduate from Bethel Seminary and serves as the Senior Director of Family Ministry at Crestwood Church in Midlothian, VA. Andy likes to build cardboard space shuttles, dress up as inflatable dragons, and build stuff out of LEGO, all to help kids and families explore God’s Word and learn to love like Jesus.