Cultivating Lifelong Faith in Teens 


A statement in Faith Beyond Youth Group captures the urgency of helping teenagers cultivate lifelong faith in Jesus Christ: While spiritual and religious activity under age eighteen seems to slightly increase the odds of faith lasting after youth group, a … Continue reading Cultivating Lifelong Faith in Teens 

Understanding Generation Z | Influence Podcast


Over at InfluenceMagazine.com, I interview David Kinnaman of Barna Group about its new report, Gen Z: The Culture, Beliefs and Motivations Shaping the Next Generation. In my opinion, this is an excellent report for pastors–especially youth and KidMin pastors–and parents who want to understand the water in which their Gen Z kids swim. You can follow Barna Group on Facebook and Twitter. I always find its research to be thought-provoking and helpful. Episode 125 Notes 00:00 Introduction of podcast topic 00:32 MEGA Sports Camp ad copy 01:10 Welcome to David Kinnaman 01:47 Why pastors and other church leaders should pay attention … Continue reading Understanding Generation Z | Influence Podcast