Reaching the Next Generation is an initiative to equip church leaders to mobilize their congregations to engage with lost teens in their communities.
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Primary Aims
Awareness
To raise awareness of the urgency in reaching the next generation with the gospel
Resources
To provide meaningful resources to help churches engage in this work
Examples
To highlight stories and examples of churches faithfully reaching the next generation
Training Videos
The following videos are to equip church leaders to train other adults to engage in reaching the next generation. Each video has a listening guide and groups are encouraged to watch the video, discuss applications in the local church, and pray the Lord would do this great work! Be cautious not to view all the videos during one session, rather plan to use them as a training course over several weeks.
Reaching the Next Generation - Jacob Dunn
Leading the Church to Reach the Next Generation
Hear from Jacob Dunn, Student Pastor at Valley Creek Baptist Church (Elizabethtown), about practical tips to help your church connect with Gen Z.
Reaching the Next Generation - Joe Yarbrough
Leading Evangelism
Hear from Joe Yarbrough, Minister to Students at First Baptist Lone Oak, on establishing mentoring relationships and involving homes in student ministry evangelism strategies.
Reaching the Next Generation - Steve Coleman
Shepherding Students
Hear from Steve Coleman, Minister of Youth and Families at First Baptist Richmond, about how to conduct surveys and things to ponder before teaching biblical truths.
Reaching the Next Generation - Jeremy Heming
Recruiting and Mobilizing Volunteers
Hear from Jeremy Heming, Pastor of Students at Eastwood Baptist Church (Bowling Green), on how to recruit and train effective volunteers for your student ministry.
Reaching the Next Generation - Jake Desher
Engaging the Community
Hear from Jake Desher, Lead Student Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church (Lexington), on a few next steps your church can take to engage the next generation in your community.
Reaching the Next Generation - Jonathan Richards
Discipling New Believers
Hear from Jonathan Richards, Student Pastor at First Baptist Russell Springs on establishing mentoring relationships and involving homes in student ministry.
Student Evangelism Resources
NAMB evangelism resources for reaching the next generation
The GenSend Podcast with Shane Pruitt and Paul Worcester
Three Habits for Everyday Evangelism
Network of Baptist collegiate ministries-campus & church groups
Tools for reaching your campus focusing on evangelism, disciple-making and missions
Helps for sharing Christ through gospel appointments
Network seeking to start ministries on every college campus in North America
What is a Disciple? – Bible study leader’s guide with lesson on the gospel and what it means to be a Christian
The Fuel and the Flame, Steve Shadrach & Paul Worcester – Ten keys to igniting students to live for Christ
Christianity Explained, Michael Bennett – Seeker Bible Study: six lessons from the Gospel of Mark
The Critical Question: Spiritual Survey – Request at campusministry@kybaptist.org
Stick Figures Save the World, Pam Arlund – Bible storying method illustrated with simple drawings
I Once Was Lost, Don Everts & Doug Schaupp – The path of former skeptics to faith
Breaking the Huddle, Don Everts – Help for ministries to become outwardly focused
Meet Generation Z, James Every White – Understanding the key characteristics of Gen Z
The Rise of the Nones, James Emery White – The increase in those who identify as having no religious affiliation
Marching off the Map, Tim Elmore – Insights for working with today’s students
God and the Transgender Debate, Andrew Walker – Developing a biblical worldview of gender & identity