In ministry, we often talk about strategy, curriculum, and programming - but beneath all of it is something even more essential: relationships. Without trust and connection between leaders, even the best ministry plans can fall flat. As children grow and transition through the stages of church life, the strength of our relationships behind the scenes profoundly shapes the spiritual experiences they have in front of them.

This week, Jeremy Echols joins the conversation to talk about the power of relationships in ministry leadership, especially within the next generation context. From kids to student ministry and everything in between, Jeremy unpacks the relational gaps that often hinder collaboration, and how intentional relationship-building can create a seamless, unified experience for the families we serve.

In this episode, we’re reminded that ministry is never meant to be done in silos. Whether you're leading preschoolers, preteens, or students, your work is part of a larger story. And when ministry teams communicate, collaborate, and genuinely care for one another, that story becomes clearer, more cohesive, and far more impactful.

If this episode encouraged or challenged you, we’d love for you to rate, review, and share it with your ministry team. Every share helps build a network of leaders committed to working together to see kids and students know and follow Jesus.

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