{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"418. From Electrician to Ministry: How This Young Couple Is Building a Thriving Teen Ministry (Boston Interviews #3)","description":" \ud83d\udcdd From Electrician to Ministry: How This Young Couple Is Building a Thriving Teen Ministry (Boston Interviews #3) In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob sits down with Tim and Susie Tang Creel, who lead a thriving youth and family ministry in Auckland. Their ministry is growing fast\u2014with over 35 teens and climbing\u2014and what\u2019s even more inspiring is that they\u2019ve only been in full-time ministry for about a year. So what\u2019s working? Tim and Susie share the simple but powerful principles behind their impact\u2014along with the personal sacrifices, faith decisions, and daily habits that are helping them build something meaningful for the next generation. \ud83d\udd25 What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode The #1 factor driving growth in their teen ministry Why strong parent + teen leader relationships are critical How to stay spiritually strong in a ministry that constantly gives The role of humility and learning (\u201cbe a sponge\u201d) in leadership How they protect their marriage and joy in a demanding ministry Why Tim walked away from a stable career as an electrician The difference between a job you enjoy and a calling you can\u2019t ignore \ud83d\udca1 Key Takeaway Sometimes the clearest sign of your calling is this: \ud83d\udc49 What fulfills you the most isn\u2019t what pays the most\u2014it\u2019s what aligns with your purpose. For Tim and Susie, a few hours of ministry each day became more meaningful than long workdays in a successful trade. That clarity changed everything. \u2764\ufe0f A Challenge for You Where do you feel most alive? What are you doing when: You lose track of time You feel closest to God You know you're making an impact \ud83d\udc49 That may be pointing you toward your calling. \ud83d\udd17 Next Steps Subscribe for more leadership and faith-building interviews Share this episode with someone in ministry or leadership Sign up for Rob\u2019s weekly newsletter at RobSkinner.com This is part of a special series of short interviews from the Boston Church Builders Conference, featuring leaders from around the world. Subscribe to listen to more leaders from around the world. ","author_name":"The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count","author_url":"https:\/\/robskinner.com\/","html":"