Comments on: The Next Generation

By: Pastor Irene King

Pastor Irene King — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:12:57 +0000

There arose a nation who did not know God! Since God before time went ahead of time and fixed the middle and the ending at the beginning, then we can conclude that God predestined not only the past generations but this generation as well. He declared that there is nothing new under the sun and that EVERY KNEE WILL BOW AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD. When we try and measure generations by man’s standards and man’s mindset, we will always come up short. Every generation has a part to play in the generation coming after them and so it is with this generation. There arose a generation who did not know God and as a result, we have Sodom and Gomorrha. When we try and define God through our flesh nature, we will not find God, so then we must be born again, not of water but of the Spirit of God which is in all of us. Saul was a persecutor of the church and had to be knocked from his horse before he even realized that God existed and so it was then, and so it will be in this generation. God Bless You

By: Luke Oakes

Luke Oakes — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:12:07 +0000

Pastor Groeschel, I agree with what you have said and am ready to act on it. I am a young pastor looking for a ministry. I also have a vision for a virtual church. Please check out my site to learn about me and give me a call. I would love to chat about your virtual church.

By: Wellington E. Watts II

Wellington E. Watts II — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:17:43 +0000

“The new millennium was ushered in by a dramatic technological revolution. We now live in an increasingly diverse, globalized, and complex, media-driven society. According to Dr. Douglas Kellner at UCLA this technological revolution will have a greater impact on society than the transition from an oral to a print culture.” From 21st Century Schools website

If Dr. Kellner is correct in respect to education – (and I believe he is), then I believe this is and will continue to impact the 21sst century church.

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By: Greg Verrall

Greg Verrall — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:39:38 +0000

Hi Craig,
I don’t understand how -
Their world is gray. I was raised believing in absolute truth. Many in the up- coming generation believe truth is relative. “What is true for me may not be true for you.”

Can be a good thing. With the expansion of relativism, does that not put doubt on the absolute truth of the Bible. I have heard many younger people say about the Bible or Jesus or God, Heaven, Hell or Satan. “Well that is true for you, but it is not true for me.” Therefore what is ultimately true is determined by the individual (creature), rather than by the omnipotent creator God.

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By: EROPPER

EROPPER — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:40:13 +0000

Tom…..many thousands were pointed to Jesus Christ by the CHURCH I am a member of……The Greater Universal Church of Jesus Christ……However, we CANNOT “save” anyone…….Although God amazingly chooses to use us sometimes in spite of our brokenness…….

By: Matt Beasley

Matt Beasley — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:30:59 +0000

(I’m 26) Great post Craig! Personally, I believe that there are a lot things that are making it harder to reach the next generation, but I do agree with you. To reach the next generation we are going to have to be intentional in our approach. As time goes on, parents become less and less involved in their children’s lives; therefore, nurture in the home is becoming almost non existent. As those children mature, they develop poor social, emotional, and mental skills. Sure, Im not putting all kids in this category, but I have seen a lot of this. I work with a lot of at risk children in my area, and the things I have seen in their homes have blew my mind! BUT! I have seen a hunger in these kids, that I haven’t seen in others. They are looking for that truth that you spoke about, and if we continually live that out in front of them, they will find the absolute truth. The power of Christ should be compelling everyone of us, and when that happens-God does His part. I once heard someone say, “People want the power of the cross, without bearing the cross themselves, and that is impossible!” That statement challenged me in a new way. I realized that if I want to reach these kids, I am going to suffer. But it is well worth the time and effort to see their lives changed for eternity.

By: Jason Krohn

Jason Krohn — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:28:16 +0000

with all the technology and “global-ness” this idea of being connected to everyone all the time seems to be partly adding to that greyness.

I’m 25 and the tech guy, amongst other things, at our Network church and One thing i’ve noticed among young people is a generation that is “supposedly” more connected than any generation before them, but in reality is really more “disconnected” than any generation before them. Maybe partly due to the mesmerizing effect of new tech and cool gadgets, and maybe due in part to this constant drive to have more relationships with more people either way this generation is searching for a real relationship and connection which I believe is part of the “experience.” we long for too!

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By: Avery

Avery — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:44:21 +0000

No offense Tom, but that’s not a fair question…and you shouldn’t throw someone under the bus like that…

Everyone can reach someone, and God uses all types…

If you are blessed that Christ used you to bring more to Him than someone else, praise God… but that’s no credit to you… it all goes back to the One.. and He is glad when anyone is reached…

It isn’t about numbers to Jesus… but about people…and Jesus wouldn’t like to see one of his thrown under the bus…

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Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:04:26 +0000

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By: John

John — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:08:06 +0000

BTW, EROPPER…
Christ said that HE will build Hi church and that even the gates of Hell shall not defeat it. Different time, different culture. If it had existed, Peter would have podcast his message from the day of pentecost.
Christ came to “seek and to save.” How’s that for “seeker” friendly? He left 99 sheep to find the 1 lost sheep. Maybe the “church” is not focused ENOUGH on reaching generations…

By: John

John — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:59:49 +0000

For this generation, the gospel must be presented relationally, not confrontationally. You cannot escape our need for salvation in presenting the Truth, but the attention must be focused on a God who desires for us to experience Him, who wants us to know Him, and be known by Him.

By: Tom E. Snyder

Tom E. Snyder — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:30:19 +0000

EROPPER,

How many people were lead to Christ last year by members of your church?

By: EROPPER

EROPPER — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:06:29 +0000

I believe the Institutional “church” will never be completely in God’s will and purpose because it bears little to no resemblance to Being the CHURCH that we see a Picture of in Scripture……..Although God can use and bless anyone who has a willing heart…..btw Craig there is no such thing as a “Senior Pastor” in Scripture or the early CHURCH……… And While it labors under the banner of “cultural relevancy” the modern “seeker church” bears too striking a resemblance to the shallow business/political/military structures of this age. It is for this reason they don’t have any profound or lasting impact on the culture.

The modern “techniques” used by the “seeker church” are as worldly as the system they’re supposed to deliver people from. The Gospel has become trivialized, commercialized and emptied of it’s power. It’s been diluted as just another “product” in our consumer obsessed culture.

In short, the modern “seeker church” of modern pop-christian culture bears very little similarity to the simple, Spirit-dependent, Christ-centered, spiritually dynamic, mutually participatory communities of the 1st century CHURCH…The very CHURCHES that turned the world upside-down…Acts 17:6

By: DuAnne Seeley

DuAnne Seeley — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:27:54 +0000

Can I share a good resource? Dan Reiland wrote for the Pastor’s Coach last month on “Keeping Your Church Young” and it was excellent.

By: DuAnne Seeley

DuAnne Seeley — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:20:46 +0000

Loved this post. You hit the nail on the head about this generation. Living in NYC I see it. They are hungry for a cause that is worth living for. And they are searching for it.