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Do you have young adults in your life who you dream will flourish in a Godly way? So many critical life decisions are made in this season! In this episode, Pastor Nate Ruch has a conversation with Pastors Josiah and Micah Kennealy, the founders of Young Adults Today, a nonprofit ministry reaching young adults. Both are pastors, authors, podcasters and speakers. In this episode, they share about the primary needs of young adults which include resources, rallying points, and relationships. They offer insight on dating, debt, mentorship, how to cross the generational divide and the challenges of isolation and deception. Shepherd-hearted leaders can offer Christ, community, and connection within the local church.
1. FREE ebook “10 steps to starting a successful young adult ministry” https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
Our website is www.youngadults.today and it has blogs, books, resources
2. youngadultstoday podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 -
Rev. Mark Ritchie is an evangelist based out of the United Kingdom. Originally from Scotland, he is a speaker, podcaster, storyteller, comedian, gospel proclaimer, and passionate rescuer. In this episode, Pastor Nate has a conversation with Mark about his backstory, the gift of the evangelist, and his journey of carrying the cross across the United Kingdom. Mark shares five lessons from the cross: 1) tears will take you far, 2) choose wise people to speak into your life, 3) find the sacred in the scared, 4) let the cross do its work, and 5) never forget the Father sent you. The conversation concludes with a discussion about how “honor” is sometimes misused to manage egos. Humility is essential for every Shepherd-hearted Leader. Don’t miss this episode.
https://www.emmanuelcc.org/sermon/you-really-love-yourself-dont-you/
https://www.mark-ritchie.com/
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Pastors Nate and Jodi have a conversation about being a House of Prayer for All Nations. They start by sharing what has been on their hearts. Pastor Nate shares pivotal moments in his story that shaped his heart for all nations, his early years at Emmanuel, the community surrounding the church, and the heart of the ministry. He digs into Jesus’ picture of the church in Mark 11 and Isaiah 56 which includes all nations being welcomed into the church, not just the church praying for the nations. They talk about prayer, the benefits and challenges of being a House of Prayer for All Nations, and narratives outside the church which impact the conversation. The episode wraps up with advice for Shepherd-hearted leaders navigating this political season.
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Every church, organization, and community experience different seasons. In this episode, Pastors Nate and Jodi have a conversation about approaching every season with optimism – it’s a reset. Nate uses the analogy of the Minnesota Vikings to explain the rhythm of seasons and the challenges organizations face such as teammate changes, prepping the current team, excepting limits, defining the win, and moving on from losses. Pastor Nate dives into his leadership thoughts about Emmanuel’s Team 62 and explains three keys to seeing the team win this season: 1) Dramatically increase Team Emmanuel 2) All Generations invest in the next Generation and 3) Pray in the Spirit. The conversation wraps up with heartfelt advice for Shepherd-hearted leaders who find themselves in an unexpected season.
