Next Gen Leadership Lab

Elijah Ramjattan

Next Gen Leadership Lab is a podcast for youth leaders, Gen Z, and emerging leaders who want to grow in confidence, calling, and leadership. Designed for teens, young adults, and those leading the next generation in churches, schools, and workplaces, this podcast creates space for honest conversations about leadership, ministry, and impact—especially when you don’t have all the answers. Through conversations with innovators, pastors, ministry builders, and young leaders, we explore what it looks like to lead well, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting impact across generations.

Episodes

  1. Knowing Jesus, Leading Well: A Conversation with Jules

    Feb 20

    Knowing Jesus, Leading Well: A Conversation with Jules

    Summary In this episode of the Next Gen Leadership Lab, host Elijah Ramjattan sits down with Jules Karasira to discuss the journey of leadership in youth ministry. Jules shares his early influences, the importance of mentorship, and how knowing Jesus personally has shaped his leadership style. They explore the significance of youth involvement in faith, the role of systems in sustaining ministries, and the balance between humility and confidence in leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for young leaders to take ownership of their faith and the impact of community engagement. Takeaways Jules' passion for youth ministry was influenced by his parents' involvement in church. High school experiences shaped Jules' confidence in leadership roles. The importance of internal spiritual growth over external appearances in leadership. Knowing Jesus personally transforms how one leads and serves others. Mentorship plays a crucial role in developing young leaders. Leadership is nurtured through environment and experiences, not just innate talent. Building successful ministries requires connecting desire with community needs. Youth involvement in faith is essential for personal ownership and growth. Removing barriers to involvement can enhance community engagement. Creating systems in leadership ensures sustainability beyond individual leaders. Chapters 00:00 The Roots of Ministry Passion 03:49 High School Leadership and Personal Growth 06:53 Navigating External Expectations and Internal Faith 09:40 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Leadership 12:30 The Role of Mentorship in Leadership Development 15:02 Nurture vs. Nature in Leadership 18:07 Building Successful Ministries in College 21:51 Innovative Leadership in Ministry 23:46 The Importance of Youth Involvement in Faith 25:40 Overcoming Barriers to Ministry Participation 28:35 Building Effective Systems in Leadership 36:04 Embracing Criticism and Accountability 38:59 Defining Leadership and Its Core Principles 40:55 Messages of Humility and Service 40:56 NGL Outro

    44 min

About

Next Gen Leadership Lab is a podcast for youth leaders, Gen Z, and emerging leaders who want to grow in confidence, calling, and leadership. Designed for teens, young adults, and those leading the next generation in churches, schools, and workplaces, this podcast creates space for honest conversations about leadership, ministry, and impact—especially when you don’t have all the answers. Through conversations with innovators, pastors, ministry builders, and young leaders, we explore what it looks like to lead well, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting impact across generations.