The Importance of Passing on the Faith to the Next Generation

The Importance of Passing on the Faith to the Next Generation

Pastor Zac is joined by Mike Yoder and Braden Dissinger, two long-time Grace members. They talk about multigenerational ministry through the lens of young families, empty nesters, and grandparents, emphasizing the opportunity and need of passing on the faith to the next generation.

The Centrality of the Word in Multigenerational Ministry

When the Scriptures are central to a ministry, generations can gather for connection and edification with one another. In episode four Pastor Zac Hess, Pastor Dave Nicodemus, Pastor Gary Webb, and Rachel Stertzer discuss the beauty of keeping prayer and the Bible as the focal point for adult ministries, highlighting both multigenerational ministries and life stage-specific ministries.

The Philosophy and Purpose of Student and Young Adult Ministry

Pastor Zac, Pastor Dave Nicodemus, Pastor Lucas Cone, and Alli Nathan discuss student and young adult ministries. They highlight the philosophy of ministering to this unique and formative age group, as well as highlighting how we live out our church purposes of worship, community, training, and witness.

The Importance of Discipling Children

Pastor Zac is joined by members of the Grace Kids team Cliff McGowen, Erin Barlow, and Elizabeth Lake in a discussion about kids and family ministry. They discuss how kids ministry is truly a whole family ministry, the importance of teaching the Bible to young kids, and the impact of ongoing discipleship.

The Beauty and Challenge of Multi-Generational Ministry

In the first episode of season three, Pastor Zac is joined by Pastor Dave Nicodemus, Pastor John Jones, and Grace Kids Director Elizabeth Lake. They discuss the impact of mentors, the importance of other people speaking into our lives, and the biblical model for multi-generational ministry.