Why This Oklahoma Pastor Chose Kids Ministry as His Calling | Nathan Stang (Unfiltered)

What happens when you stop focusing on the "program" and start focusing on the presence? In last week’s episode, we scratched the surface of how to reach Gen Alpha, but Nathan Stang dropped so much wisdom, practical strategy, and raw heart that I couldn't leave the rest in the vault.

Consider this my gift to you: the full, unedited, and unfiltered conversation with Nathan Stang (Kids Ministry Team Lead at First Church Owasso). From building a student leadership pipeline of 45+ kids to the "messy excellence" of letting 5th graders run the soundboard, this talk is a masterclass in shifting from a "CEO" mindset to a "Shepherd" heart.

In this unfiltered session, we dive deep into:

• The Power of Presence: Why showing up for a kid’s "bad days" matters more than a high-budget stage.
• Empowerment over Entertainment: How to move kids from being spectators to being active ministers.
• The 10th Grader Rule: Why a service that’s "too polished" for a student to hold a mic might actually be an idol.
• Life-on-Life Discipleship: Navigating church growth without losing the personal connection.

I’m clearing the deck and releasing these "Vault" sessions over the next two weeks for a reason. We are preparing for a massive Season 3 reveal with a pillar of the youth ministry world—a conversation that will change the way you look at leadership. Stay tuned.

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