On this episode of the ACCWA Pastors & Leaders Podcast, Ps Emily Elliott sits down with Ps Andy Kirk, ACC National Kids Director, to unpack one of the most urgent discipleship conversations facing the Church today: how we intentionally disciple children and empower families to build lasting faith.

Drawing from more than two decades of ministry experience, Andy shares why childhood is not a “waiting room” for faith, but one of the most formative seasons for spiritual development. Together, they explore the unique challenges and opportunities of discipling Gen Alpha, why great programs alone are not enough and how churches of every size can move from simply gathering kids to intentionally forming disciples.

This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for senior pastors, campus pastors, kids pastors and church leaders alike – from partnering more effectively with parents, to creating simple rhythms of faith formation in the home, to rethinking how discipleship is modelled across church life.

If you’re passionate about seeing the next generation develop a faith that is personal, resilient and deeply rooted in Christ, this episode will equip and challenge you to think bigger about the Church’s role in shaping families for the future.