Perhaps one of the most hot-button conversations across the landscape of next gen ministry is reaching Gen Z specifically with the gospel. Scott Dawson is the founder of the Strength to Stand Student Conference, and in this episode, he chats with Shane Pruitt about the necessity of building relationships with this generation in order to earn the right to be heard as you share the gospel.

More than any generation, Gen Z is hungry for purpose. They want to be part of a movement, and they want to see change in the world. What greater movement is there than the mission of sharing Jesus and advancing the kingdom, one person at a time. On this episode, Shane Pruitt interviews Kevin Flattmann, student pastor of Cyprus Baptist Church in the Shreveport-Bossier area of Louisiana, about how they’ve used the Who’s Your One initiative in their student ministry.

For more resources about sharing the gospel visit whosyourone.com, and don’t forget to put your one on the prayer map.

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Gen Z is the first generation in history to live a large portion of their lives online. There’s a mission field online now like there has never been before. In this episode, Shane Pruitt interviews Matt Brown—evangelist, author and founder of “Think Eternally”—about the opportunities, dangers and benefits of social media and digital missions.

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Have you seen a lack of baptisms among the next generation in your church? Sometimes, it can feel like there are hundreds of good distractions fighting for their time. As the next generation is looking for a leader and a cause to follow, we have an opportunity to give them the greatest King and mission. In this episode, Shane Pruitt interviews Greg Stier about how to understand, inspire and equip the next generation to live on mission.

Questions about reaching the next generation? Email us at [email protected].

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Gen Z is the most ethnically diverse generation in North America, and there’s a lot we can learn from them. In this episode of Next Gen on Mission, Shane Pruitt interviews Jeff Wallace, executive director of the LIFT Tour and Youth Pastor Summit, to talk about practical ways to engage this next generation of diverse, digital natives.

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On this episode of Next Gen on Mission, Shane sits down with D.A. and Elicia Horton, a church planting couple in Long Beach, California, to talk about the next generation and relationships, pursing purity in all aspects of life and why their lives are dedicated to pouring into the next generation.

Learn more about Go2 at go2years.net or text STUDENTS to 888-123 (Msg&Data rates may apply).

Have you ever wondered what Millennials and Gen Z care about and how to connect their concerns to the hope of the gospel? On this episode, Shane Pruitt interviews Jonathan Pokluda, lead pastor of Harris Creek Church in Waco, Texas, about three practical tips to keep in mind in reaching the next generation with the gospel. Pokluda is the former leader of The Porch, one of the largest young adult ministries in the world.

Questions about reaching the next generation? Email us at [email protected].

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Today’s guest can’t remember a time when the arts were not a significant part of her life, and the Lord has used it to draw her closer to Himself. You may recognize her if you’ve seen the movie, I Can Only Imagine. On this episode of Next Gen on Mission, Shane Pruitt interviews actress and social media influencer Madeline Carroll to talk about how movies and the arts are a great way to engage and reach the next generation.

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What does God want me to do with my life?” It’s a common question every college student and college age person asks themselves. In this episode of Next Gen on Mission, Shane Pruitt sits down with J.D. Greear, lead pastor of Summit Church and the current president of the Southern Baptist Convention, to talk about Go2—an opportunity for college graduates to start their career in a city where they’ll live on mission, in community and be a part of a church plant.

Learn more about Go2 at go2years.net

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