Youth Ministry with Young Ministers
In this episode, Isaiah Leininger and Ben Coleman discuss the vital role of youth ministry in the church, emphasizing the importance of connecting youth with biblical teachings, community, and adult mentors. They explore the challenges faced by young youth ministers and provide practical advice on building a thriving youth group, including the significance of having a solid biblical foundation, engaging with parents, and fostering a supportive environment for spiritual growth.
Ben Coleman
Family and Education Minister / Adjunct Bible Professor
Ben is married to Meg Coleman. They met at Freed-Hardeman University where Ben received a B.A. in Youth and Family Ministry in 2019. In 2023, Ben received a Master of Divinity degree from the Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University. Ben is the Family and Education minister at the Bartlett Woods church of Christ in Arlington, TN (2023-Present). Prior to this he served Bartlett Woods as the youth minister for 4 years (2019-2023)
He is passionate about intergenerational discipleship in the local congregation and having a mindset that encompasses both the personal and spiritual family to equip present and future generations to set their hope in God (Ps 7:5–8). He also leads the educational ministry at Bartlett Woods and seeks to help teachers everywhere unlock their full potential for God's glory.
In Ben's free time, he enjoys playing pickleball with his wife, amateur softball with friends, and perfecting smoked meats, the Blackstone, and homemade cinnamon rolls.
