AG Next Gen Leaders Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Marriage and ministry don't have to compete—they can complement each other. Anchored Together is a podcast for ministry couples who want to serve God and the next generation while staying deeply connected in their marriage.

Join Jay and Laura Mooney for candid discussions, real-life stories, and biblical truths as they unpack what it takes to build a marriage that is strong, supportive, and centered in Christ—all while fulfilling your ministry calling. Whether you're just starting out or seeking renewed strength, this podcast will help you stay anchored in love, faith, and ministry.

Join Julie Pratt and me as we sit down with Joe Epley, Next Gen Director of the Montana Ministry Network, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of ministering to the next generation in rural communities.

Like in most areas, relationships play a crucial role in building trust and gaining buy-in from those we serve. In rural ministry, longevity is just as important—Joe shares valuable insights on why staying committed to a community over time makes a lasting impact.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to better understand both where they minister and who they minister to. Download now and be encouraged in your calling!

If you're a pastor, leader, or worker with kids, youth, or young adults, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as National Children's Ministry Director Kelly Presson delivers a masterclass on using creative elements in your services to captivate attention and ensure lasting retention of the topic. Kelly guides us through engaging all five senses to connect with every learning type effectively.

Have a question or comment about this episode? Please email us at nextgen@ag.org

Dr. Allen Tennison, Ph.D, theological counsel to AG USA, breaks down for us the theological perspective on sin, specifically sin that can become habitual without accountability. He then gives practical steps that we can take to instill guardrails for our lives.

Next Gen leader, your kids and students need you to have integrity while serving. Your personal and ministry life depends on it! 

Have questions about this episode? Please email us at nextgen@ag.org

Whether you serve kids, youth, or young adults, this podcast is for you! Our goal is to equip and empower you, as a Next Gen leader, to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, I am honored to host Pastor Rick DuBose, the Assistant General Superintendent of AG USA, to discuss the vital topic of prayer. Pastor Rick has recently released a compelling book titled In Jesus' Name: 5 Altars of Prayer That Move Heaven and Earth. We delve into the importance of being a praying leader first, not just a leader who prays. Pastor Rick shares his incredible vision of what happens in heaven when we pray, the heavenly response to our prayers, and much more!

To purchase Pastor Rick's book, follow this link: https://myhealthychurch.com/store/startitem.cfm?item=039115&cat=AGMHCINDEX&mastercat=&path=AGMHCINDEX

Whether you're a leader or pastor in kids, youth, or young adult ministry, this podcast is tailor-made for you! Our mission is to equip and empower you as a Next Gen leader, someone who is not only a disciple of Jesus Christ but also makes disciples of Jesus Christ!

In this episode, I chat with Jamie Walton, a children's ministry culture specialist. Jamie is passionate about guiding leaders on how to discuss the Holy Spirit with their kids and students. She starts by sharing an incredible story about a young girl she met at a kids' camp. We then delve into the topic, discussing the various ways leaders can create space for the Holy Spirit in their ministries, how to facilitate intentional response times, and what baptism in the Holy Spirit entails. And don't fret – we have a part two of this discussion coming very soon!

For more information on the Holy Spirit, visit https://ag.org/Beliefs/Statement-of-Fundamental-Truths"

Next Gen Leader, this podcast is for you! Whether you serve in kids, youth or young adult ministry, this podcast is designed to equip and empower you as a Next Gen leader!

In this episode, I talk with AG USA Discipleship Director, Elly Marroquinn. Elly is a dynamic communicator who is passionate about discipleship and partnering with parents on helping to disciple their children more effectively. We discuss what the Bible has to say about it and ways that we can better resource our parents. It's a partnership birthed out of a desire to work together. 

Ignite Parenting invites you to join us for a life-changing regional conference that will empower and equip parents to pass down their faith. Get inspired, gain practical strategies, and connect with a community that is focused on building strong, healthy, faith-filled families.

Grand Rapids First (Wyoming, MI)—September 13-14, 2024

https://agusa.brushfire.com/ipc/574328

If you have questions about this episode, please email us at nextgen@ag.org

This week we are LIVE in Branson, Missouri at the AG Leadership Conference. With about 400 people in attendance, I get to interview the National AG Children's Ministry Discipleship Director Julie Pratt, and the National AG Student Evangelism Director Dr. Lee Rogers. What an incredible conversation as we discuss the practical side of Next Gen discipleship. Jesus was intentional with the next generation, engaging them to Know, Be, and then Do and so should we.

We discuss:

- What does this look like in the local kids and youth ministry?

-How can the church come online with knowing, being and doing as an intentional discipleship methodology?

Key Verses are John 7:16-17, John 15:5, John 15:14, and Luke 14:26-27.

In this episode, we discuss women in ministry and leadership and how the Lord wants to use them.

We address questions like:

• do women need their credentials if their husband has his?
• do women need their credentials if they are single?
• should women only serve in the kids ministry?
• how do women serve well when they are the only female in a room full of men?
• how can women partner with men to further the Great Commission?

Next Gen leader, the Lord has equipped you for this season. Be prayed up, seek the Lord, and know that we need you! For questions, please email nextgen@ag.org

Not registered for the AG Next Gen Leaders Conference? Go to www.nextgen.ag.org

The Next Gen Leaders Conference will take place in Orlando, Florida March 11-13, 2024 at Faith Assembly of God. 

On this week's episode of the AG Next Gen Leaders Podcast, we hear from Austin Westlake about his health journey that began in July of 2023. He shares the details of his cancer diagnosis, the immediate medical responses such as surgery and chemotherapy, and the impact on his family. Austin also opens up about his conversations with God, reflecting on the dark, confusing, and precious moments of feeling God's presence so vividly. He emphasizes the importance of his church community, friends, and family in maintaining focus on God, trusting that He would fight this battle for him. Join us for this inspiring episode!