Make it Make Sense for Teens...In this episode, we talk with Dr. Renee K. Harrison (Associate Professor of African American and US Religious History at Howard University). We delve into the complex world of faith and doubt among today's youth, with a particular focus on the nuanced relationship that people of African descent have with Christianity. As many teens are on a quest for spiritual connectivity and historical understanding, we’ll shed light on this vital conversation to better equip youth leaders to navigate these discussions with their teens.

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• Black Hands White House: Slave Labor and the Making of America by Dr. Renee K. Harrison
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• Jude 3 Project - an organization that helps the Christian community know what they believe and why they believe it. Distinctive in its strong emphasis in equipping those of African descent in the United States and abroad.

- First paid church job vs. "Your reward is in Heaven" - A list of names on a piece of paper vs. a Volunteer Team Mindset - Volunteer Fails and Successfully Leading Building something bigger than yourself requires intentional effort. For those of us who serve in Next Gen Ministry, a huge part of the legacy we collectively establish has to do with building the faith foundation of an entire generation. But we cannot build the legacy God wants to birth through us alone. What do we need? A volunteer team. Check out this conversation as we discuss practical strategies for building a volunteer team.

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A conversation about families prioritizing faith amid busy lives. When life gets busy, we quickly realize that we can't do it all and some things just have to go. That "something" for some families is church & faith.How can we, ministry leaders, be there for AND encourage families to prioritize faith amid busy seasons?

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Embracing your personal purpose and helping children & youth to do the same isn't something that just happens. It requires effort, obedience, patience, and a willingness to serve. Pastor Lee Wilson shares with us how to "finish faithfulness" so we can not just walk into the "now" of what God has for us, but also the next.

"Map Your Life: How to Get from Here to There" by Lee Wilson

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Rev. Dr. Chuck Hunt, Director of Training & DEI at Fuller Youth Institute, talks about the history of Next Gen Faith-Based Organizations highlighting the role the Black Church has played.

Introducing BOON - Dive into the heart of BOON with BOON's Founder & Executive Director - Candice Wynn & Core Team Member - Robert Purvey.

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