Lead222 Podcast

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Jordan Bierre who is the National Youth Director for Alpha. He shares powerful insights on 4 Core Principles of Thriving Youth Ministries from around the country. He gives practical insights from these 4 principles that we can apply in our ministries to reach Gen Z. Jordan Biere: Jordan was a local youth pastor for 10 years before joining Alpha USA in 2019...

In this episode Bo and Dave answer questions from Youth Pastors and share insights from years of leading ministries and teams.  A few questions covered are: How to resource parents in a way they will utilize? How to get involved with local schools that don’t want you there? How to handle a messy transition? How do you balance the relational side of ministry with the business side of ministry?...

Bo and Dave sit down with Micah Davis who is the High School Pastor at Northview Church and discuss the topic of Living In Digital Margin. Micah shares best practices on how to disconnect from technology and create healthy margins in our own lives. We discuss how to  minister to students in the midst of creating healthy practices and boundaries with social media and the digital world. What a...

 EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Troy Murphy who is the Lead Pastor at Community Church in Green Bay, WI.  Troy is not only a former U.S. Marine, NFL Chaplain for the Green Bay Packers, but he brings incredible wisdom and speaks right into youth pastors on how to build a healthy relationship with your lead pastor.  You don’t want to miss this episode. T...

In this episode Bo and Dave have a conversation on how we can be intentional to build a core of student leaders owning the ministry. Dave@lead222.com Bo@lead222.com LEAD222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.lead222ymstaffing.com Contact Dave at   Dave@lead222.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you?  We want to hear from you! Write us at dave@lead2...

In this episode Bo and Dave have an important conversation with Dianne DeKoning on transition in ministry. How do you plan for transition from one ministry to the next?  In this episode we will look at how to make a God honoring transition when the time comes. Whether it's a planned transition or a surprise to you, this conversation will help guide you in any situation. I have been in ministr...

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by two time Walter Payton NFL Man of Year Award nominee and NFL veteran Eric Wood.  Eric played for nine years with the Buffalo Bills, until a dangerous neck injury forced him to withdraw from professional football in 2018. Eric shares about his injury and his pivot to broadcasting along with how his faith led the way.  He shares the impact of being...

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Vince Parker who serves as the Central Ministry Leader for Switch, the Student Ministry at Life. Church.  Vince leads a team of more than 50 youth pastors across 11 states.  He shares on Digital Youth Ministry and how to create healthy online communities.  He goes into practical detail on how to train student and adult leaders along with how...

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Vince Parker who serves as the Central Ministry Leader for Switch, the Student Ministry at Life. Church.  Vince leads a team of more than 50 youth pastors across 11 states.  He shares on Digital Youth Ministry and how to create healthy online communities.  He goes into practical detail on how to’s and best practices for creating a digital mi...

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Jenn Blessing who is the Students Events Coordinator at Northview Church, a multisite church in central Indiana with 13 different locations.  Jenn specifically addresses being single in ministry, supervisors, boundaries that are non-negotiable, and dating.  If you are single in ministry or have a team member that is single, this episode is full o...

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Matt Swifty Perry.  He is a youth pastor at Cornerstone Church in Phoenix, Arizona.  He shares the value of setting 3 Goals, 2 Habits, and 1 New Thing To Learn in 2021. He gives great insight on a goal setting framework, talks about distractions that move us away from our goals and how to overcome those distractions so that we can have a greater...

Bo and Dave recap an awesome Season 1 of the LEAD222 Podcast and share exciting news about LEADPLUS, YOUTH MINISTRY STAFFING, and Season 2 of the Podcast.  Steve Carter calls in and gives a huge encouragement to all youth pastors.  Don’t miss the Season 1 Finale! CONVERSATION LINKS: LEAD222 YOUTH MINISTRY STAFFING www.lead222ymstaffing.com Connect with Dave @ dave@lead222.com Connect wit...

In this episode Dave and Bo are joined by Lead222 staff member Matt Swigart as he shares about Kingdom Impact happening through coaching and mentoring.  Cory Vance joins the conversation by sharing his Be-With Factor story.  It’s a great episode and you will walk away encouraged. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you?  We want to hear from...

In this episode Jeff Frazier shares deep leadership wisdom on what it looks like to be a healthy leader.  Jeff shares from years of experience in leadership and encourages us to be a healthy leader that leads a healthy ministry.  Disclaimer: You might be listening to this episode again and again. Jeff Frazier: Jeff Frazier is the Lead Pastor at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, IL. Before t...

In this episode Chad Johnson gives a practical crash course on how to develop a budget, get out of debt, along with helpful advice to move towards less stress and more financial freedom.  Want to save $4,000 dollars this year?  Don’t miss this episode! Chad Johnson: Chad Johnson is a certified finance coach through Dave Ramsey’s organization, Ramsey Solutions. For 20 years Chad has been...

In this episode Dave and Bo have a conversation with Aaron Brockett on the top 4 disciplines he has learned to be a better communicator.  He gives insight on crafting a message from the start of a big idea to delivering the message on stage.  If you are wanting to grow as a communicator, you do not want to miss this episode. Aaron Brockett: Is the Lead pastor at Traders Point Christian C...

In this episode Bo and Dave have a conversation with Terry Parkman who oversees the Family Ministry Team at River Valley Church.  Terry shares amazing insight into Gen Z being more Publishers than Consumers along with his strategy to Gen Z using the filter of Access, Engagement, and Community.  If you are involved in youth ministry - you need to listen to this episode Terry Parkman: Terr...

In this episode Bo and Dave have a crucial conversation with Michael Cary on Pornography and Freedom.  They discuss certain behavioral patterns that can lead to porn addiction along with common characteristics of people who find freedom from pornography. Michael Cary is an author, speaker and founder of Living Truth, a ministry with a focus on sexual purity education and restoration. Michael...

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Drew Moser Ph. D Dean of Student Engagement and Professor of Higher Education and Student Development at Taylor University (IN).  We have a conversation to help us understand Gen Z better, share challenges, along with highlighting their strengths. Drew Moser: Drew Moser, Ph. D. is Dean of Student Engagement and Professor of Higher Education and Studen...

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Lead222 staff member Brian Schwammlein and have a conversation about how and why Bo started Lead222.  We dive deeper into the vision of Lead222 and why we need someone in our life asking us this question: How Are You Doing, Really? Brian Schwammlein and his wife Jennifer and their kids, Peter, Daniel and Anna live in Fayetteville, AR. Brian has been a...

In this episode Brian Boom and Jason Holt share powerful insights on Leadership and give wisdom on not doing ministry alone.  Want to be a healthy leader who leads a healthy ministry during a difficult season?  Don’t miss this episode. Brian Boom Brian Boom is the Youth Director of Fellowship Reformed Church of Hudsonville, MI. Brian and his wife, Brittany, have two elementary-aged child...

In this important episode we have a conversation about Mental Health with Toby Anderson who was led to open a Christian Counseling Center.  We are joined by Licensed Counselor Tina Odell.  Toby and Tina provide incredible insights on what Mental Health looks like in our life and ministry.  We also address signs to look for in our students who are struggling with mental health and ho...

In this episode Ryan Cook talks about lies that destroy marriages along with a journey of healing in his own marriage. We are excited to reveal a partnership with Christian Family Life and Lead222 that deepen and foster healthy marriages. Ryan Cook  Ryan Cook is Vice President of Domestic Ministries with Christian Family Life in—Charlotte, NC. Ryan has served on two large church staffs i...

In this episode Bo and Dave have guests who will be speakers at the NLCC on August 18th, 2020.  You will hear a snapshot of what the NLCC will look like and how we are better together through community, encouragement, training and coaching. NLCC Our National LEAD222 Coaches Conference has moved to a very interactive Zoom meeting. $20 includes t-shirt and recordings of all training sessions if...

In this episode Bo has a conversation with Dave Choutka as he shares his story through transition and overcoming a very difficult season of discouragement.  He gives powerful insights on not just surviving a difficult season of discouragement but growing through it and looking for purpose ahead. Dave: Dave Choutka serves full-time with Lead222 as the Director of Church Staffing and Coaching....