Next Gen Talks

Join 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 matters and receive ministry encouragement. This session is especially encouraging for those who are facing difficulties, challenges, or spiritual attacks. We look forward to connecting with you and being strengthened together...

Join 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.

What 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.

Join 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.

Don’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 ministry—well worth your time to listen.

Join Erich Lacks, Youth Director of the state of Michigan, as he discusses the importance of preparation when ministers enter "burning building" situations.

Join 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 Leaders Association.

Join 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 serves on the Michigan Church of God State Council.

Join our new Administrative Bishop, David Kemp, as he encourages children's, youth, and young adult leaders. Bishop Kemp discusses: communication, hurt, forgiveness, and proper motivation.

Join 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.

Join 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 discusses the importance of personal-relational discipleship.

As 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 approach leadership according to God's Word; let us follow His Word. In this podcast, Pastor Kelvin Page, Lead Pastor of Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, TN, offers insight as we "Coach North."

Erich 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, communication with your lead pastor, building a team, and communicating with your team.

If 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 or steps? In the Church of God, we recommend CAMS and the MIP. However, Pastor Ellis and Pastor Wes give incredible insight into encouraging students who are called.