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Why the Church's Future Isn't Innovation & How to Reclaim Biblical Depth
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We explore how authority from God creates confidence without ego and why rebuilding Bible literacy is the safest path back to health in youth ministry. John Rush shares stories, practical tools, and a call to play the long game: disciple deeply and watch evangelism grow.
• Authority that produces humility and courage
• Candid youth ministry stories and lessons learned
• Celebrating innovation without losing formation
• Assessing Bible literacy with simple AI tools
• Measuring fruit of the Spirit, not just attendance
• Keeping the found as a pastoral priority
• Shifting preaching from clever to substantive
• Gen Z’s hunger for stability and doctrine
• Relational ministry beyond the stage
• Ethical, effective use of AI in prep
• Discipleship as the engine of evangelism
• Student-led movements built over time
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Connect with the hosts!
Eran Holt - Director of Lead the Generation
📸 - @eranholt
Caleb Leake - Youth Pastor at Allison Park Church
📸 - @calebmleake
Chapters
1. Authority That Breeds Humble Confidence (00:00:00)
2. Welcome and Guest Introduction (00:00:37)
3. John’s Ministry Journey and Local Church Emphasis (00:01:31)
4. Youth Ministry Stories: Camp, Newborn, and Skunk Chaos (00:03:46)
5. Preaching from Scabs, Not Wounds (00:07:25)
6. Pivot to Biblical Truth Vital (00:09:03)
7. Celebrating Progress and Overcorrections (00:10:52)
8. Reclaiming Bible Literacy and JBQ (00:14:06)
9. Practical Assessment: Using AI for Literacy (00:15:42)
10. Measuring Spiritual Growth Beyond Attendance (00:18:39)
11. Assurance, Intimacy, and Holy Fear (00:21:00)
12. Evaluate What Matters, Not Just Reach (00:23:20)
13. Keep the Found, Not Just Reach the Lost (00:24:47)
14. Preaching Shifts: From Catchy to Substantial (00:27:12)
15. Confidence, Humility, and God-Given Authority (00:29:03)
16. Theology Wasn’t the Problem—We Made It Uncool (00:32:18)
17. Gen Z’s Hunger for Substance and Stability (00:35:35)
18. Truth with Courage Amid Deconstruction (00:38:06)
19. Equip the Saints; Reach the Lost Relationally (00:40:24)
20. Relational Equity Beats Stage Strategy (00:42:14)
21. Create Feedback, Not Just Content (00:44:22)
22. AI in Sermon Prep: Tool, Not Teacher (00:46:03)
23. Original Thought and Ethical Use of AI (00:49:20)
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