We talk honestly about Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy and how spiritual fathering shapes a healthier way to lead in youth ministry. We share five lessons that move relationships from transactional to transformational so students and leaders grow with security, trust, and purpose.
• spiritual fathering as a core youth ministry calling and the “third voice” students need
• belonging before becoming, giving a secure place without performance
• shifting away from transactional ministry with students and leaders
• seeing potential early, speaking affirmation, and trusting people with opportunity
• protecting the person before the platform, including rest, therapy, and sabbatical wisdom
• measuring success by what others become rather than what we personally build
• carrying legacy forward without becoming clones, letting a mentor’s voice keep shaping how we lead
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Eran Holt - Director of Lead the Generation

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Caleb Leake - Youth Pastor at Allison Park Church

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