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By: Reaching Out To the Next Generation | RockbridgeSeminary.org

Reaching Out To the Next Generation | RockbridgeSeminary.org — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:44:32 +0000

[...] This generation wants to talk. Conversation matters. Relationships matter. Intimacy matters. (Read more) [...]

By: Cycleguy’s Spin » Blog Archive » A Pastor’s Speech

Cycleguy’s Spin » Blog Archive » A Pastor’s Speech — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:02:08 +0000

[...] hack, a relic, a leftover from a by-gone era, etc. You get the picture. I have often posted on Craig Groeschel’s blog that compared to many of his readers I was raised in a different era of ministry. Over time I [...]

By: Die nächste Generation für Christus gewinnen « lobpreiser.blog

Die nächste Generation für Christus gewinnen « lobpreiser.blog — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:15:44 +0000

[...] Unsere Herausforderung lautet, in diese Generation zu investieren. Sie wollen von uns lernen. Und sie können übrigens uns eine ganze Menge beibringen. Bertrachte dich als Paulus, der nach einem Timotheus sucht. Selbst wenn du erst 23 bist, dann halte eben Ausschau nach jemandem, der 18 ist und sprich Leben in ihn hinein. (Quelle) [...]

By: Speedlinking - March 6, 2009 « Thoughts of Resurrection

Speedlinking - March 6, 2009 « Thoughts of Resurrection — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:04:07 +0000

[...] Excellent thoughts about Reaching the Next Generation [...]

By: Guest Blog: Craig Groeschel «

Guest Blog: Craig Groeschel « — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:38:10 +0000

[...] Blog: Craig Groeschel Reaching the Next Generation To reach the next generation for Christ, we must be three things: Conversational. Missional. [...]

By: chris

chris — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:37:48 +0000

these are great thoughts!

I would love to use these generational ministry thoughts in a (free)booklet we are putting together for a next-gen ministry conference here in southern california with Mike Foster, Brad Baker, and others.

is there anybody specific i can talk to for that?

~chris
7conference.com

By: Rick Ellis

Rick Ellis — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:14:58 +0000

Craig what an outstanding topic that you have hot on these past days. I am 49 years old and desire to be working with youth and young adults in some capacity to the end. Seriously can you ever retire in ministry?

Tell young people you love them!

I always teach volunteers to listen and repeat what they hear when speaking with young people. Not to assume what you heard, seek clarity. Repeating their statements not only shows you are listening but helps you remember.

Tell young people you love them!

And maybe hug them a little more often!

By: The Marshian Chronicles » Short Rounds #112

The Marshian Chronicles » Short Rounds #112 — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:01:44 +0000

[...] Reaching the Next Generation Interesting thoughts! [...]

By: conversation: actual or virtual? « your best life later

conversation: actual or virtual? « your best life later — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:05:02 +0000

[...] (Craig Groeschel - swerve.lifechurch.tv) [...]

By: Shared a.k.a. “Stolen” Thoughts « www.gilallensworth.com

Shared a.k.a. “Stolen” Thoughts « www.gilallensworth.com — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:23:59 +0000

[...] Shared a.k.a. “Stolen” Thoughts Craig Groeschel shared on his blog some thoughts on reaching the next generation. [...]

By: Matt Beasley

Matt Beasley — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:26:14 +0000

Loved the article Craig!!! I definitely try to apply this everywhere I go. What about your relationships with other leaders? Should you apply these principles with the people that work for you and the people you work for? In your opinion, what can be the effect of bad relationships among leaders and co-leaders?

By: Kevin Eades

Kevin Eades — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:42:35 +0000

I think the most important thing to reach to the new generation or what you want to call it is relationship. All that these teens are striving for is relationship and love. That is why dating has become such a ‘cool’ thing to do. They want to be wanted and loved. If a church has great light shows and good sermons that is great. But if that kid walks in and walks out never talking to anyone else you won’t see much of them. Relationship and love will win this generation to the church!

By: well said… « Shane Ash

well said… « Shane Ash — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:36:22 +0000

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By: princessjes

princessjes — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:01:17 +0000

This is absolutely TRUE! As a 20 year old, looking back as early as elementary school I yearned to know something REAL! People want to know they are HEARD! We want to know that relationships are real and go both ways. Relationships are KEY…live the life you want others to seek!

By: Scott Connelly

Scott Connelly — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:24:26 +0000

I love these insights and really pattern my ministry in this manner. The problem is I take a lot of criticism for this approach. I have quite a few “veteran” youth workers who haven’t change their approach in 20 years of working with students. I am constantly told I am not paid to go to games and choir concerts that our held at the local schools. For example, I love basketball and my family and I go to all the games including the away games. Sometimes we drive 80 miles away, and the players and their parents love it. I have been able to share the gospel at more basketball games than anywhere else. I missed one away game and I had more than fifty students facebook me to see if everything is ok. We have students enter our church just through me attending sporting events. I can’t seem to get my youth workers to buy into the fact the people, especially students, do not just come to church because you have a program. My youth workers are great teachers, but they think all ministry takes place during the Sunday school hour or on Wednesday nights. They have no other contact with students during the week. Any advice would be appreciated.

By: Adam Kuntz

Adam Kuntz — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:16:17 +0000

That is the absolute truth Craig. How are they supposed to internalize what you are saying if you have not internalized them. I also have built relationships at the local gym and even built mentoring relationships out of it. God has been teaching me about discipleship and caring for people as Christ has cared for them. I am 19 years old pursuing Youth Ministry by Gods strength alone. Thanks for you blog, podcast, books, authentic faith, and leadership. You rock brother.

By: Chilly

Chilly — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:17:49 +0000

Craig,
I’m a youthful 42! Ha!

You know, I think it really comes down to a few things…
- are we genuinely called to be where we are?
- do we really love others?

IF we’re trying to DO ministry, we’ll be mechanical & cold; but when we know God’s has placed us where we are and when we’re FULL of His love; we deliberately strive to reach others. Smiles come naturally. We listen because we want to respect them and know them.

Maybe it sounds too simple. But, that’s because we make it so hard.

Great post - yet again, Craig! Thank you.

By: Anthony Stephens

Anthony Stephens — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:09:42 +0000

Craig, awesome insight. I am a youth pastor who is about to turn 30. The points that you make in this blog are so true. Working with students, I am seeing that the more that you are just “real” with them, the more they let you speak into their life. This isn’t just a “youth” thing either. Keep the pearls coming!

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:08:46 +0000

Right on. I am 26 and a youth pastor in a church where the average age is 50 or so. This is stuff that most of them just don’t understand and don’t want to understand. We just want to be heard and cared for and that’s it. The idea of asking us what we think and how we could make church better is awesome.

By: chejoo

chejoo — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:34:11 +0000

Wow Todd!
Great experience!
We have no program either, but… we’re just 2 weeks old.
Hope to learn from all of you!
Peace!