Youth Ministry

Faith & Leadership Development

Designed to elevate your church youth ministry, this all-in-one subscription empowers your team to invest in the development of your young people.

Why Next Gen: Youth Ministry?

World Class, Flexible, On-Demand

Everything you need to build a youth ministry that grows deep and reaches wide. Enjoy 12-months on-demand access to dynamic and engaging leadership resources, activities, Bible studies, and coaching to empower young people to be a force for good!

Elevate your Youth Ministry with grab-and-go resources for:

  • Youth Leader training
  • Small groups
  • Special events
  • Outreach
  • Camps

What’s Included?

A Dynamic Online Toolkit

You’ll love the easy-to-use Next Gen platform which contains high-quality, age-appropriate and exclusive content searchable by topic.

  • National Youth Leader Networking with like-minded Youth Leaders from across Australia & New Zealand (access for up to 10 leaders from your team)
  • THRIVE! – a practical Youth Pastors 101 guide to building strong, healthy ministry
  • Punchy and creative video talks tackling relevant topics for youth
  • Small group tools to help unpack each session
  • 60+ fun and purposeful youth ministry games
  • Two 10-week youth leadership programs to raise young leaders
  • Outreach-ready content to help connect with local schools

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Free Trial

The Perfect way to explore our Next Gen Leadership Materials.

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Next Gen Ultimate Package
Browse themes and topics
View Event Toolkit
Explore Primary & Secondary programs
Inspect key outcomes
7 Days Access

Youth Ministry

Ideal for Churches to elevate their Youth Ministry

$1095 $650/yr

Thrive - Youth Leader Training
Library of Leadership Resources
National Youth Leader Networking
Leadership Activities (40+)
12 Months Access

World-Class Speakers

50+ Local & International Voices

Sarah McCutcheon

Speaker, Author, Youth Expert

Speaker, Author, Youth Expert

Sarah is passionate about empowering young people to become innovative thinkers and change agents. With an experienced background in youth leadership development, Sarah has over two decades working with a youth Not for Profit and is a highly sought-after international speaker and educator in the areas of youth culture, Generation Z and youth leadership. She is also the owner of the ethical clothing brand Straya Shirts and author of The Relationship Status.

Chloe Pieterse

YWAM Leader, Mentor, Next Gen

YWAM Leader, Mentor, Next Gen

A vibrant Next Gen leader volunteering with YWAM (Youth With a Mission) Island Breeze in Sydney.

Josh Cole

Speaker, Adventurer and Founder of Furnace – YWAM Tauranga

Speaker, Adventurer and Founder of Furnace – YWAM Tauranga

A spirited adventurer and advocate for the next generation, Josh
and his wife Misty Cole founded YWAM Furnace, New Zealand.

John Cochrane

Speaker, Pastor, Mentor

Speaker, Pastor, Mentor

Senior Pastor of The Rock Christian Family, John is passionate about the next generation living out their potential and creating a church for the whole family. He loves all sorts of sports and spending time with his family.

Amit Khaira

Lecturer, Youth Leader, Advocate

Lecturer, Youth Leader, Advocate

Over the past 20+ years, Amit has worked across 3 continents in primary, secondary and tertiary education as well as in the not-for-profit space. Amit brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and insight focused on training and mentoring. Amit is a survivor of homelessness and cancer, an entrepreneur, thought leader, agitator and disruptor

Tam Tong

Speaker, Leader In Community Development, Vice President Of Giving It Back To Kids.

Speaker, Leader In Community Development, Vice President Of Giving It Back To Kids.

Tam serves in an international Not-For-Profit community development initiative based in Vietnam. Tam is a seasoned leader, speaker and mentor to many young people throughout Southeast Asia.

Callum Thomas

Speaker, Capernwray Principal, Director Of Teenstreet Australia

Speaker, Capernwray Principal, Director Of Teenstreet Australia

Callum is honoured to serve as both the Principal at Capernwray Australia Bible School and Director of TeenStreet Australia. As a leader, his mission is to empower and prepare young leaders to build an irresistibly beautiful future.

Emily Higgins

Alpha Australia, Speaker, Advocate

Alpha Australia, Speaker, Advocate

Emily Higgins is the Alpha Youth National Director for Alpha Australia and is passionate about young people making a difference in their Sphere of influence. She is the loving wife to Ben Higgins and Mother to Israel, Sophie, Audrey and Evelyn. 

Engaging Themes

Customise Your Experience

  • Leading in an AI World – Preparing Next Gen leaders for technology, innovation, and the future.
  • Emotional Intelligence – Understanding yourself and others to lead effectively.
  • Self-Leadership – Confidence, accountability, and leading yourself well.
  • Communication & Public Speaking – Speaking up, sharing ideas, and inspiring others.
  • Elastic Resilience – Bouncing back stronger and learning from challenges.
  • Receiving Feedback & Criticism Well – Growing through humility and learning from others
  • Healthy Habits & Relationships – Building respect, trust, and influence with others.
  • Navigating Real Life Issues – Practical guidance for modern challenges.
  • Genuine Connections – Creating authentic friendships and peer influence.
  • Soul Care, Faith & Identity – Staying grounded, knowing who you are, and leading from your values.
  • Changing the World Through Service – Purpose-driven leadership in action.

Making a Difference

A Force for Good

Next Gen equips youth to:

  • Meet practical needs within their community
  • Have a global impact by participating in the 40-Hour Famine

In partnership with World Vision, we believe young people can change the world.

Djahmu’s Next Gen Story

A young person’s experience of Next Gen changed the vision he had for the world.

Testimonials

“Next Gen was a winner for our youth group. The content was excellent and the support for running our event was great!

– Callum Tyrrell – Youth Pastor, Beachside Christian Church

“Next Gen is a valuable tool, which has empowered our youth to lead. Our youth are connecting in with the life of the church and investing like never before.”

– John Cochrane | Pastor – The Rock Christian Family

“Next Gen didn’t just open my eyes and heart to the path of leadership, but also how I can have real, deep and wide influence. I love Next Gen!!!!”

– Youth Participant

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact Sarah for a casual chat either in-person or via video

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Schools

Primary & Secondary Leadership Development (Years 5-12).

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Community Groups

Customisable faith & leadership resources.

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