Shepherd-Hearted Leadership: Reaching Into the Future of Young Adults with Dr. Nate Ruch
· 1 h 00 min · Episode 392
Episode Shepherd-Hearted Leadership: Reaching Into the Future of Young Adults with Dr. Nate Ruch
In this special podcast mashup between youngadults.today and the Shepherd Hearted Leadership podcast, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Nate Ruch of Emmanuel Christian Center to talk about future-ready leadership, legacy, and young adult ministry. Pastor Nate shares why young adult ministry is a “well” that shapes the rest of a person’s life, how to lead without burning out, and what it really means to reach into someone’s future as a shepherd-hearted leader. You’ll hear powerful stories about legacy, succession, politics in the pulpit, and the moment Nate’s schedule literally put him in the hospital—and how God used that to teach him about limits, Sabbath, and identity. If you’re a young adult pastor, next-gen leader, or ministry pioneer, this episode will strengthen your resolve to play until the whistle blows, build leaders (not just services), and leave a legacy in people, not just for people. About Emmanuel Christian Center: https://www.emmanuelcc.org Purchase copies of "Reaching Into Their Future" by Dr. Nate Ruch: https://amzn.to/4uHjefP More about us: www.youngadults.today Resources & Action Steps: Sign up for the West Coast Leader Gathering August 12-13th, 2026 in Irvine, CA: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference Give to the mission of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
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