There Is Always A Way with Dr. Jay Strack

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Taylor Glow • Social Media Aug 25, 2021

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Today is very special edition of the Podcast. In this episode Dr. Jay has a conversation with Taylor Glow of Student Leadership University. There is a battle for the heart, mind, body, and souls of the next generation.

In this interview Dr. Jay Strack and Taylor talk about SOCIAL MEDIA. Perhaps THE most important topic in the lives of the next generation. Every parent and leader of students needs to pull up a chair and listen closely.

Special Episode- Prayer For Mourning in Israel May 01, 2021

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Dr. Strack & Diane Strack, along with Uri Steinberg take a few moments to discuss the recent tragic events that have occurred in Israel and then take time to pray. This special conversation originally appeared on the Student Leadership University Facebook page.

Mike Taylor • UK-USA Ministries Apr 20, 2021

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Mike’s passion is helping students see the call of God on their life for the Gospel. Mike has been an innovator in Student Ministry for over 30 years. Throughout his ministry, he has used his spiritual gifts to preach and teach students through his personal mission statement: “We exist to Reach unbelieving and uncommitted students to Grow and deepen them in their faith and to Send them out to impact their world for Jesus Christ.” Mike’s ability to lead has given him the reputation as one of the top youth pastors in the country. He has served as President of the Metro Youth Pastors Association on two occasions and has been a featured speaker with the Song of Solomon conferences, youth camps, and various student events. Mike and his wife, Kookie currently live in the United Kingdom in Stockton-on-Tees. They have four children: Thad, Shelby, Hannah, and Hayden.

Mike currently serves as the Centre Director for Tees Valley Youth For Christ and as the Pastor of The Vine Church Teesside. Mike and Kookie have lived in the Northeast of England since September 2011.

You can follow Mike on Twitter: @mikestaylor @ukusaministries

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Austin Holmes • Mission of Hope Apr 13, 2021

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As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child. With campuses in the Caribbean, we partner with local churches to transform lives through church advancement, nutrition, education, and medical care.

We accomplish this through our Core Resolutions:

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Connecting People to Jesus: Repeatedly sharing the Gospel message in targeted geographies.
Empowering Local Leaders: Strategically developing national leaders to carry the vision to the nation.
Serving People Holistically: Continuously striving to meet the physical, mental, social and spiritual needs of every man, woman, and child.
Engaging People Relationally: Intentionally modeling Christ’s love through relationships.
Stewarding with Excellence: Responsibly utilizing all resources and talents to their fullest potential for God’s glory.

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Justin Miller • CARE for AIDS Apr 06, 2021

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Justin serves as the Executive Director of a non- profit organization called CARE for AIDS. He founded this organization in 2007 as a junior at Vanderbilt University. He graduated from Vanderbilt in 2009 with degrees in Economics and Human and Organizational Development. CARE for AIDS was started through a unique partnership with two Kenyan leaders as a response to lack of holistic care and overall marginalization of the HIV-population. By empowering this generation of Kenyan parents to live longer, healthier, more productive lives, they are preventing thousands of orphans from being created each year. Justin has been married to Lindsay, his college sweetheart, for four years now. They live in Atlanta, GA with their dog, Jackson. They love traveling and have visited Antarctica, Rwanda, and Croatia in the last few years. Justin completed SLU 101 – 401 (Rome) as a student and has also come back and volunteered for several years on our SLU summer staff, serving at SLU 101, 201, and 401.
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Nick Korir Mar 30, 2021

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Nick Korir holds a BSc. Appropriate Technology Degree and an MA. Leadership Studies Degree. After working for ADRA in South Sudan, he later went on to become Youth Pastor at Immanuel AGC (Kericho); Africa Director of Global Youth Ministry Network; Teens Pastor at Nairobi Baptist Church, Youth Pastor at Parklands Baptist Church and Youth Pastor at Nairobi Chapel. He later on took up the role of Executive Pastor of Nairobi Chapel in 2013 and finally Senior Pastor in December 2017.

Pastor Nick is married to Julia Korir together they have twin boys – Don and Dan.

Pastor Nick is an Adventure Motorcycle Rider and passionately rides across Africa to raise funds to provide educational scholarships for needy students in High Schools and Universities in Kenya through Nairobi Chapel’s LOGOS Scholarship Fund. He also serves as a chaplain among the biker community and founding chair of Motorcycle Kenya – the national association for private bikers in Kenya.

Pst Nick’s life purpose is: “Building a generation of reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ that are Righteous, Responsible and enjoy healthy Relationships”. He is passionate about investing in emerging Youth Leadership in Africa through discipleship, mentorship and leadership development.

The Cheat Sheet • Jordan Easley Mar 23, 2021

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Jordan Easley is the Lead Pastor of First Baptist Cleveland TN and former lead pastor of Englewood Baptist Church.
Jordan served alongside David Landrith as Teaching Pastor/Multi-site Pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN. Before serving at Long Hollow, Jordan had the privilege of serving at several other leading churches in the SBC:

Second Baptist Houston, TX (Ed Young)
First Baptist Atlanta, GA (Charles Stanley)
Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX (Jack Graham)

God moved in a mighty way during Jordan’s season at Englewood:

Over 800 people were baptized
Over 1,700 people joined the church and were assimilated into small groups
They launched 2 new multisite campuses that now average roughly 1,000 additional people in worship each week.
They supported the launch of 6 new church plants across America
They saw their budget increase from $5.1 million to $7.1 million.
They dramatically increased their CP giving and mission involvement
They reduced their church debt from $3.2 million to less that $800k.

In addition, Jordan is an author for Lifeway. In 2013, B&H published his first book, “Life Change.” His second book, “Resuscitating Evangelism,” is scheduled to be released in January of 2020. Jordan received his Bachelors degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University and then attended Seminary at both Southwestern Baptist Theological and Luther Rice. Jordan is currently continuing his education at Union University, where he is concluding a Masters degree in Christian Ministries.

Brian Mills Mar 16, 2021

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Brian has worked in ministry for over 16 years with 14 of those years serving in full time student ministry. He has led student ministries as small as 7 and as large as 2000. Brian is the co-author of "Checkpoints - A Tactical Guide to Manhood" and "Virtuosity - Doing the Common Uncommonly Well" along with being the co-founder of Impact Resources, a curriculum guide for student ministries.

Brian is passionate about seeing people saved, baptized and growing in their faith along with equipping and leading the staff and volunteers where he serves. He is married to Jennifer Mills, co-author of "Salvaging My Identity" and father to McKenna and Parker.
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Jesus Hates Religion • Dr. Alex Himaya Mar 10, 2021

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Dr. Alex Himaya is a follower of Jesus, husband, father, pastor, speaker, author, visionary, and leader. He is the founding and Senior Pastor of theChurchat, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Under Alex’s leadership, attendance of theChurchat has increased significantly since its founding in 2003. Rather than establishing one mega building in a central location, Alex maximized the reach of the church by implementing a multi-site strategy with campuses across the Tulsa metro area. Inspired by his Egyptian heritage and commitment to further God’s plan for Gospel transformation in Egypt, Alex expanded the reach of theChurchat to international heights by establishing a ministry for permanent and long-term mission teams in Egypt.

Alex is currently involved in church planting efforts both locally and internationally through theChurchat and various strategic partnerships. He has founded an international orphan care ministry called Adopt(ed), which is helping churches and families find their niche in orphan care around the world.

In addition to his role as a strategic leader, Alex has been blessed with the unique ability to connect with individuals on a personal and spiritual level. One of Alex’s greatest passions is to effectively present the same relevant message—the good news of Jesus Christ—using fresh and innovative methods. Alex participates in speaking engagements nearly 200 times each year in order to share the Gospel with people across Tulsa, America, and the world.

Alex received his bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas and his master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. He completed his doctorate in Church Growth and Evangelism in May 2002.

Alex and his wife, Meredith have four children—Katherine, Eli, Benjamin, and Lemley.

Slavery Still Exists • Julia Strachan Mar 02, 2021

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Julia Immonen Strachan was born and raised in Finland before moving to the UK at age six. An avid sportswoman who works for Sky Sports News, Julia’s passion is campaigning to end modern-day slavery, and she believes sport is a powerful vehicle for raising awareness about such overwhelming injustice.
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