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Welcome to Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today, we're talking to Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Pastor of Community EFC in Harrisburg, PA. We chat about questioning your calling, creative solutions when your church doesn't have the resources it needs, cultivating healthy relationships with your elder board, an amillenial ordination, persevering through rejection, how writing and reading influences preaching, books, and more! FINISH THE EPISODE: https://pod.co/church-chat/persevering-in-ministry-and-publishing-with-benjamin-vrbicek Benjamin Vrbicek, is the Lead Pastor of Community EFC in Harrisburg, PA. He and his wife, Brooke, have six children. Benjamin enjoys reading, wrestling with his children, dating his wife, eating at Chipotle, and riding his bicycle in the early hours of the morning. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri and a masters in divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary. He has written for Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and For The Church. He is a content creator for Gospel-Centered Discipleship and a member of the Gospel-Centered Discipleship Writers' Guild. Connect with Benjamin: BlogInstagramFacebook Mentioned In This Episode: Steve Anderson on Church ChatJason Abbott on EFCA East blogAmillennial OrdinationAll The Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrFour Seasons In Rome by Anthony DoerrJared WilsonThe Imperfect Pastor by Zack EswineThe Storm-Tossed Family by Russell MooreHannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook Thanks to our episode sponsor: Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolHenry Center LecturesTEDS Bulletin

For a full transcript of today's episode: For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/leading-worship-in-a-changing-culture/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/5-essential-practices-for-mental-well-being/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/four-tips-for-a-thriving-church-mentorship-ministry/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/before-you-say-yes/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today we're joined by Derek Hodne, Program Director at Camp Orchard Hill, to add some levity to your holiday season. Christmas is often a stressful time for ministry leaders. So let's laugh a little - at ourselves and the wild ways Christmas can go awry in the church. Derek Hodne graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University in 2002 with a degree in Biblical Studies and Elementary Education and thought he would have a long career in teaching. But in 2006, after 4 fun years teaching 6th grade in Somerset, NJ, God clearly called him back to Camp Orchard Hill to serve in the full-time Program Director position. Finish this episode --> https://pod.co/church-chat/the-church-chat-cantata Mentioned In This Episode: Camp Orchard HillDerek on Church ChatBethlehemian RhapsodyAbe Lincoln's Pyrotechnic Christmas Pageant Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/beyond-fairness/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/plagiarism-and-the-pulpit/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/mental-health-matters/ EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/beauty-among-the-flies-finding-god-amid-distractions/ Matt Saxinger on our other show, Church Chat: https://efcaeast.com/church-chat-matt-saxinger/ EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today we're talking to Jeff Martin, Lead Pastor of Rock Creek Church, about the difference between relational and organizational problems, making big changes the simple way, ministering in a transient community, being a flexible leader, what the world needs in a hyper partisan environment, how to combat the one-way sermon, being a majority leader in a diverse community, attracting the younger generation, developing a replace yourself mentality and more! Jeff Martin grew up in northern New Jersey and attended Miami University (OH) where God changed his life's ambitions through the ministry of Cru. He joined Cru staff where he met Mary, and they served for 23 years together. Seven of those years were spent in Bulgaria helping to launch collegiate ministries. Back in the States, Jeff served as the Regional Director for Cru in the Mid-Atlantic. In addition to his RD role, Jeff had the privilege of training hundreds of Cru staff members in Christ-centered preaching, through the Institute for Biblical Studies. Jeff has an MDIV from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.  Since 2013, Jeff has served as the Lead Pastor of Rock Creek Church in Rockville, Maryland. His love for ministry leaders has recently led him to pursue certification with the Society of Church Consultants. In July of 2024, he launched JTM Ministry Coaching with the vision of helping leaders build healthy, gospel-centered ministries. Jeff loves sports, intense conversations, making people laugh, and creating boating videos on his YouTube channel. He and Mary have been married for 33 years and have two daughters, two sons-in-law, one son, and one grandson. They currently reside in Olney, Maryland.  Connect with Jeff: YouTube: Eternity's ShoreEmail: JTMministrycoach@gmail.comJTM Ministry Coaching Mentioned In This Episode: Rock Creek YouTubeCruSimple Church by Thom Rainer and Eric GiegerStart With Why by Simon SinekHow To Change An Unchangeable Church by Josh OttAsanaThingsEFCA East Cohorts Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook Thanks to our episode sponsors: Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolChristian Investors Financial

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today we're talking to Steve Anderson, Pastor of Student Ministries at Mountain View Community Church, about how podcasting has made him a better youth pastor, the isolation of ministry, longevity in ministry, the evergreen needs of students, maintaining a vibrant relationship with your spouse, finding good team members, how to get along with your senior leader and more! Steve Anderson is a youth ministry veteran of nearly 30-years, and has been at Mountain View Community Church since 2000! He is a graduate of Grove City College and Denver Seminary, where he received his MDiv with an emphasis in Youth and Family Studies. After many years of raising their own teens, Steve and his wife, Karen, are now the proud parents of three young men. Steve loves to read great books, binge watch good shows, and play golf, basketball, or tennis. Born and raised in Western PA, he bleeds black and gold and is a passionate fan of all Pittsburgh sports. He's also the founder and co-host of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast. Steve's spiritual passion is helping teenagers discover their place in God's amazing story and raising up the next generation of leaders. Connect with Steve: InstagramBlogPodcast Mentioned In This Episode: Derek Hodne, Ryan Bailey, and Tony Hunt episodes of Church Chat.Youth Ministry Sherpas: Coast to Coast5 of The Best Leadership Podcasts for Youth PastorsHow To Know A Person by David BrooksDaisy Jones & The SixHeavyweight podcastElectric Neck WarmerPaige Brown Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Trent Williams, student ministries pastor at Tristate Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. They talk about foster care, what's changed in Trent's ten years of youth ministry, what volunteer recruitment looks like, the danger in trying to replicate other ministries, the fear of failure, Trent's battle with anxiety, leading while suffering, the practice of moving toward health, raising kids in today's culture, being a non-anxious presence, leading in community and more! Trent and his wife Katie joined the Tristate Fellowship family in June, 2014 as the Pastor of Student Ministries. Trent has his BS in Youth Ministry with a Biblical Literature Minor from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is extremely passionate about building relationships with students and families, challenging them to grow in their faith along the way. He loves sports, hearing people's stories and spending time with friends and family. Mentioned In This Episode: Renewal RetreatEFCA East CohortsHow Church Leaders Can Be A Non Anxious Presence Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Michael Martin, lead pastor of Stillmeadow Community Fellowship in Baltimore, Maryland and Pastor Support Associate here at EFCA East. They talk about why leaders struggle with rest, the difference between hurry and rushing, developing a reservoir of well-being, warning signs of burnout, advice for the next generation of leaders looking to establish healthier rhythms in their lives, the importance of rediscovering the Holy Spirit, systematic things that need to change in the church world and more! Michael serves at Senior Pastor at Stillmeadow Community Fellowship. He has had significant involvement in the work of church health and church diversity both while serving locally as a resource and nationally in denominational work within the EFCA. As a recording artist, (MichaelStevenMartin), he has been fortunate to have music he has written heard in a variety of venues in Christian and secular formats. He considers music an amazing means of speaking truth and joy into any life. His current project is JOY lifeStories vol. 2. He is proud of the fact that Gail, his wife of over 35 years, still seems to like him. They have a daughter, son, son-in-law and 3 grandsons. Raised in a large, loving, extended family in Flint, Michigan; his upbringing in the church has shaped many of his values and commitments today. Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with Michael: FacebookInstagram Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Jim Meyer, co-pastor of Pocono EFC! They talk about why counseling has gotten a bad reputation among believers, what we often miss about Psalm 23, the polarizing views on medication, finding a balance between body and soul, when to refer your parishioners to a professional, how to ask good questions, how you know it's time to seek professional help yourself, how to raise kids in the fish bowl of ministry, the pains pastors are facing and more! Dr. Jim taught at Cairn University from 1996 – 2019 and continues to pastor the Pocono EFC in Tannersville, PA since 1996. He also offers biblical counseling, discipleship, consulting, and coaching to pastors and missionaries through a ministry called Biblical Counseling Resources (BCR). BCR is a ministry of Pocono Evangelical Free Church. Jim has been serving continuously with the EFCA since 1984. He resides near Martins Creek, PA with his wife Kathy. They enjoy canoeing on the Delaware River, hiking and being grandparents. Mentioned in this episode: Larry CrabbJay AdamsCairn UniversityFoundationsKarl Benzio Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Dan Spino, Discipleship Pastor at West Shore Free Church in Mechanicsburg, PA! They talk about why clarity is important, how the corporate world can benefit the church, ministering from your wounds, results vs. systems, leveraging feedback, valuing people over the organization, being addicted to our ideas, church culture shock and more! Dan provides strategic leadership for many ministries at West Shore. He has a diverse background in organizational talent and culture and has a Master's Degree in ILR, and a Master's of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dan and his wife, Stephanie, reside in downtown Mechanicsburg. For fun, he enjoys working on house projects, traveling, visiting coffee shops and getting to the ocean. Mentioned in this episode: Deep Discipleship by J T EnglishChurch Chat 2 with Matt SaxingerEFCA East Cohorts Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Bill Riedel, lead pastor of Redemption Hill Church in Washington D.C.! They talk about fundamentalism vs evangelicalism, the political divide in our churches, essentials vs non essentials, how to function as a church when we disagree, getting objective about the culture in which you serve, deconstruction, the intersection of Christianity and politics and more! Bill is the founding and lead pastor of Redemption Hill Church in Washington, DC. He was formally trained at Trinity International University (BA) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (MDiv), and has served in ministry since 1998. He serves the Acts 29 Network as the DC Area Director and on the A29 North Atlantic Leadership Team, as well as BOMS for EFCA. Connect with Bill: InstagramFacebook Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. In this episode, Josh and Emily are joined by John Nesbitt, Operations Specialist here at EFCA East. They talk about the value of a confidant and how to find a good one, the marathon of ministry, creating healthy work-life balance, cultivating the heart of a peace maker, finding conflict and resolving it, finding the balance between business and ministry and more! John yielded his life to Christ in 1969 while a freshman at the University of North Carolina. After graduation, he met and married the love of his life, Terry. Together they began a lifetime of ministry through training at Dallas Theological Seminary. John and Terry have been blessed with two great sons who live in Ohio and Minnesota! John's passions in ministry include peacemaking, developing systems that help the body of Christ thrive, and being helpful. For recreation, John enjoys fitness, reading classic fantasy, and fine desserts! Mentioned in the episode: Strengths FinderMBTIDISC profile Connect with John: Facebook Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today, Josh and Emily are joined by Tony Hunt, lead pastor of Lancaster EFC. They talk about the different places pastors get energy, developing a culture of multiplication, how to build a preaching team, nurturing your own soul as a leader in ministry, sabbaticals and more! Tony joined the Lancaster EFC staff in 2011 after spending eighteen years in youth ministry. He and his wife Kristen have two children. They love spending time at their cabin and exploring new places. Mentioned in the episode: Challenge ConferenceWilliam Jewell CollegeThe Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E ColemanSticky Teams by Larry Osborne Connect with Tony: Facebook Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Deb Hinkel, Director of Spiritual Formation and Family Ministry at Hershey Free! They talk about how to navigate glass ceilings and sticky floors as a woman in ministry, developing a thick skin, chauvinism hiding behind theology, establishing healthy boundaries in a co-ed environment, creating church cultures where the expectation is that women will contribute, and paradigm shifts that need to happen for women in leadership. Deb joined the Hershey Free staff in 2015 after spending fourteen years as an assistant professor in the Church and Ministry Leadership department at Lancaster Bible College. Mentioned in the episode: Millersville UniversityInterVarsityDr. Walter KaiserA Long Obedience In The Same Direction by Eugene PetersonPrepared Worthy: Celebrating The Value of Women by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric SchumacherWomen In The Church: Reclaiming The Ideal by Carroll Osburn Connect with Deb: InstagramFacebook Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by John Welborn, lead pastor of Salem Church in Staten Island, NY. They talk about ministering in a transient community, what to do when your church is under fire, the importance of mentors, how to shepherd through grief, what to do when you loose half your people, the importance of reconsideration and more! John Welborn and his wife of 19 years, Ashley, have 3 children, Gracie, Eli, and Charlie. John holds degrees from Liberty University (B.S. in Biblical Studies and DMin in Evangelism and Church Planting) as well as Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A. in Ministry Leadership). He was an itinerant evangelist before becoming Lead Pastor of Crosslink Community Church in Harrisonburg, VA where he served for 7 years. Since January of 2016, he has been serving as the Senior Pastor of Salem Church, Staten Island, New York. His life's passion is making disciples and multiplying churches to the glory of God. Pastor John loves to play golf and watch his favorite sports teams: the Georgia Bulldogs in football and the Atlanta Braves in baseball. Mentioned in the episode: What A Crow Taught Me About My Declining Church by John WelbornNet GraceChurch Chat Episode 4: Emotional Claustrophobia and The Power of Silence with Ashley Welborn Connect with John: InstagramFacebook Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Derek Hodne, Program Director at Camp Orchard Hill. They share funny camp stories and talk about how humor will improve your preaching, how to bounce back from cringe-worthy mistakes, the value of a shared experience, and more! Derek graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University in 2002 with a degree in Biblical Studies and Elementary Education and thought he would have a long career in teaching. But in 2006, after 4 fun years teaching 6th grade in Somerset, NJ, God clearly called him back to Camp Orchard Hill to serve in the full-time Program Director position. Mentioned in the episode: Sacred Space: A Hands-On Guide To Creating Multisensory Worship Experiences For Youth MinistrySolvy Paper (dissolvable paper)Magnetic Scrabble Wallboard Connect with Derek: InstagramFacebook Connect with Camp Orchard Hill: WebsiteInstagramFacebook Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Ryan Bailey! They talk about the lead pastor/worship leader dynamic, maintaining work-life balance, dealing with unsolicited opinions, how to stay humble in a forward-facing role, how to encourage participation in corporate worship, mental health and more. Mentioned in the episode: Pour Over Coffee MakerMatt MaherMatt Redman Connect with Ryan: InstagramFacebook Connect with Mountain View Community Church: WebsiteInstagramFacebook Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Ashley Welborn! They talk about being a PK and raising PKs, Ashley's experience as a stand up comedian, what weeks of silence taught her, women in leadership and more! Mentioned in the episode: Jonnie WDeveloping Female Leaders By Kadi ColeNew Missions HaitiAshley's musicTim Gardner on Instagram Connect with Ashley: InstagramFacebook Connect with Salem Church: WebsiteInstagramFacebook Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today we're talking to Zach Guyton about revitalizing a dying church, leading people who are resistant to change, why calling is so important, how to build trust with the community, longevity in community impact, and the tension between in-reach and outreach. Zach Guyton is lead pastor of Bethany Church in West Orange, NJ. Mentioned in the episode: 7 Ways to Change An Unchangeable Church by Josh OttThe Art of Pastoring: Ministry Without All The Answers by Dave HansenBethany Center for Champions Connect with Bethany Church: WebsiteFacebook Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today we're talking to Matt Saxinger about working under toxic leadership (yes, it happens in the church...), how to build healthy teams, and the merits of Chacos vs Tevas. Matt Saxinger is lead pastor of Susquehanna Valley Church in Harrisburg, PA. Get all the blog posts Matt Saxinger has written for EFCA East HERE. Mentioned in the episode: Josh Gagnon and Next Level Church closing. Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with Matt: InstagramFacebook Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

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Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today we're talking to David Boerema about how NextGen ministry has changed in the last 3 years, the best way to define success, navigating trauma with people, how the definition of hard has shifted, and more! David Boerema is director of Apex and NextGen director for EFCA East. He has decades of experience working with youth. Get all the blog posts David Boerema has written for EFCA East and all sorts of NextGen resources HERE. Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with David: InstagramFacebook Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook