Episode 123 - End of Season 6: Meet New Faces in Next Gen: Jon & Darrell
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In this special episode of the Next Gen Podcast, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the two newest members of our ministry team! You’ll first hear from Jon Ahles, our new NRH Elementary Minister, as he shares his heart for children's ministry. Then, stay tuned as we sit down with Darrell Halk, our new Lead Student Minister, to talk about his passion for student discipleship and what excites him about serving at The Hills. Even when beloved leaders move on, God remains faithful. We’re so grateful for how He continues to provide—and we’re excited for what’s ahead with Jon and Darrell...
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Episode 122 - Family Worship - May 25
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Pastor Rick joins us on this special episode to discuss Kids & Communion. We're hitting pause on our leader equip series to cast vision for a powerful upcoming moment in the life of our church—Family Worship Day on Sunday, May 25. When you hear “family worship,” maybe you think, “No kids classes.” But we want to reshape that thought into something far more exciting: “I’m thrilled to worship as the intergenerational family of God.” This day is for all of us—parents, kids, teens, grandparents, singles—everyone who makes up the family of God at The Hills Church. Family...
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Episode 121 - Celebrating Mother's Day with New Mom Alexandra McAulay
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Alexandra McAulay shares about her recent transition from full-time student ministry at NRH to full-time motherhood. Be encouraged and blessed by her powerful words to students, parents and leaders. Thank you, Alexandra, for your legacy in student ministry. If you would like to encourage Alexandra, contribute your blessings here: Reach out to us at and find more information about The Hills Church at .
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Episode 120 - World Religions
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What is religion? Why should Christ-followers know about other world religions? What is Hinduism? What is Buddhism? What is Islam? What is Judaism? Why Jesus? Mark Baur, Professor at Greater Atlanta Christian School, joins us again to answer these questions. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at .
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Episode 119 - Leader Equip #7 - LGBTQ+
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Adam Herndon shares his breakout session from Leader Equip on LGTBQ+. Gain a working theology, current resources, and practical application in discipling kids and students as they navigate the confusing gender and sexual identity landscape. End by bathing it all in prayer. See link to . Reach out to us at and find more information about The Hills Church at .
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Episode 118 - Leader Equip #6 - The Priesthood of Presence in An Age of Anxiety
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We flip the script on this one and Alexandra McAulay interviews Jill. Step into your calling as the "royal priesthood" in a world marked by anxiety. Explore the toxic cycle of anxiety versus God's cycle of renewal, and learn how to stand, carry, and bless as a priest who brings the presence of God. See link to . Description - Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at .
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Episode 117 - What's Baptism All About?
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We pause our Leader Equip series to interview Evangelism Minister Reid Overall where we discuss all things baptism in anticipation of Baptism Sunday, April 27. For Kids We have a free baptism booklet designed for children ages 5-12 to help guide conversations about baptism. To receive a booklet, reach out to your Kids Ministry Team at the Welcome Desk. Use the QR code inside the booklet to let us know about any next steps your child may want to take. For Students Younger students (6th-7th grade) may still find the baptism booklet helpful. One-on-One Conversations:...
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Episode 116 - Leader Equip #5 - Small Student Groups that Actually Talk
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Diego Reinoso, NRH Student Minister, shares his breakout session from Leader Equip on Small Student Groups that Actually Talk. Foster trust, belonging, and deeper conversations with students in small groups. Get equipped with tools to build community and create space for the Spirit to work. See link to . Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at .
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Episode 115 - Leader Equip #4 - Authentic Connections
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Hollee Ford (KLR) and Bailey Plake share how to build genuine relationships with the next generation by creating welcoming spaces and bridging the gap between isolation and community. How can you create a community family in your student group or kids' classroom? Where can you keep notes or information on students or kids? What roles could kids or students have inside your group or family? How can you track kids or students that are missing? How can you help them to know they were missed? What will you do differently after today? See . Reach out to us at [email protected]...
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Episode 114 - Leader Equip #3 - Students Who Lead
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Jackson Sanford, WFW Student Minister, shares his breakout session from Leader Equip on Students Who Lead. Equip 6th-12th grade students to serve with Christlike humility, honoring peers as God's image bearers. Learn to lead others by reflecting Jesus' love, valuing everyone, and positively influencing friends and classmates. See link to . Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.
info_outlineSean Sweet is a 25-year passionate advocate for preteens and Community Director at FourFiveSix.org which educates, trains and resources preteen ministry leaders around the world. Listen in as Sean shares what's different developmentally in 9-12 year old and how they are primed to move toward a faith in God that is theirs, a love of God's Word that is theirs, and a walk with Jesus Christ that is theirs. Especially if the adults around them "let go and run beside".
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