Risky Leadership in the Next Generation - Episode 72

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Show Notes

We decided at the beginning of this year to feature several folks this year who are truly experts in effectively reaching youth for Christ. We're excited that one of the voices we're hearing from is Dr. Ken Castor. I (Pastor John) have known Ken for nearly 10 years. He has had a profound impact on my own family because of his timely investment in my son Josiah (you can hear Josiah's testimony and about his ministry in episodes from January of this year).

 

After decades of youth ministry, Dr. Ken Castor may be bald in his hairline, but he is bold in his faith. He founded NEXT Ministry Conferences, teaches at Crown College (MN), helped edit the award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible, and has authored several books like Grow Down and Make a Difference. Ken enjoys living in Minnesota with his brilliantly-witty and slightly-freezing family.

 

In today's episode, Ken defines what he means by "risky leadership" and asks some really good questions about youth development in that risk. He also delineates some non-negotiables we need to consider.

Resources

Books:

• Make A Difference: 365 World Changing Devotions by Ken Castor (Broadstreet, 2016)
• 50 Meals Even Your Teenager Can Make: A NEXT Generation Fun Food Cookbook by Ken Castor, et. al. (Independently Published, 2020)
• Grow Down: How to Build A Jesus-Centered Faith by Ken Castor (Group Publishing, 2014)
• The Jesus-Centered Bible (Group Publishing, 2015)

Web Resources:

• NEXT Ministry Conference
• Crown College
• Ken Castor's Website