In this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee sits down with Erica Lara, a seasoned youth minister and dedicated youth worker in New York City. Alongside her husband, Macho Lara, Erica co-planted The Table NYC, a church in Queens.
Having spent nearly a decade serving with Young Life, Erica shares her journey of seeking new ways to impact the next generation. At the time of recording, she was still discerning her next steps. However, it has now been announced that she has joined Youth for Christ NYC, where she will oversee the City Life Cohort—leading mentorship and training initiatives, developing youth ministries, and organizing transformative outreaches in collaboration with local churches.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of Missionary to NYC Youth, featuring Danny Sanabria, Executive Director of Youth for Christ NYC.
(00:00) Passion and Call in Ministry
(08:49) Networking and Transition in Ministry
(20:24) Empowering Church Leaders With Faithly
Website: https://www.thetablenyc.church/
Website: https://yfcnyc.org/
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