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January 11, 2024

Episode 378: Why Fun is Important for Youth Ministry

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Join us on this week’s podcast as they discuss why fun is an important element of youth ministry.

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About Chuck Peters

Chuck Peters is Director of Lifeway NextGen, overseeing Lifeway Kids and Lifeway Student publishing. He is the co-author of Flip The Script: Disrupting Tradition for the Sake of the Next Generation, and host of the ETCH NextGen Ministry Podcast. A graduate of Columbia Bible College, Chuck and his wife Cris have served in Preschool, Kids, Student, and Groups Ministry for many years in New Jersey, California, Florida, and Tennessee. Before joining Lifeway, Chuck had a prolific career in television and video production. He is a 3-time Emmy Award Winning producer, director, writer, and on-screen host. Chuck is driven by a passion to equip and inspire ministry leaders.  


About Zac Workun

Zac currently serves as the Student Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Students. Zac is also the co-founder and network lead for Youth Ministry Booster. Zac is a voracious reader, avid gamer, car-camper, folk musician, black coffee drinker, and beard aficionado. Enneagram 7 & ENFP. He loves to eat breakfast food at new places with his wife Karen and two wild boys Isaiah & Gideon. For 15+ years, Zac has served on staff at local churches in Oklahoma and North Carolina to oversee middle school, high school, and college-aged ministries. Zac received his undergraduate education from Oklahoma Baptist University and his Master’s of Divinity from Duke University.


About Chad Higgins

Chad Higgins serves as the Parent Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Students. He is also the co-founder of Youth Ministry Booster. He is passionate about seeing ministers grow both spiritually and professionally to serve the Kingdom well. Chad and his wife Martha have been married for 12 years and have a two-year-old daughter and Daniel Tiger enthusiast, Malia. Chad lives for Shark Week, sushi, and lazy Saturdays. Ask Chad about his latest secret venture or current audiobook obsession.

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