📝 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—with over 35 teens and climbing—and what's even more inspiring is that they've only been in full-time ministry for about a year.

So what's working?

Tim and Susie share the simple but powerful principles behind their impact—along with the personal sacrifices, faith decisions, and daily habits that are helping them build something meaningful for the next generation.

🔥 What You'll 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 ("be a sponge") 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't ignore

💡 Key Takeaway

Sometimes the clearest sign of your calling is this:

👉 What fulfills you the most isn't what pays the most—it's 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.

❤️ 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

👉 That may be pointing you toward your calling.

🔗 Next Steps

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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.