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Ezell challenges University of Mobile students to live for the lost
MOBILE, Ala. – “We are called to live sent.” That was the message shared in Chapel at the University of Mobile on Feb. 25 by...
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WEEK OF PRAYER: Collegiate church planters see God do ‘more than we could’ve ever imagined’
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – In August, Erin and Ellie were strangers. By October, they were best friends. That’s what can happen when two never-met-before college...
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The GenSend Podcast LIVE: Cultural Jesus vs. Biblical Jesus—How Misunderstanding Christ Impacts Faith
In Episode 7 of Season 6, Shane Pruitt, Lacey Villasenor, and Paul Worcester unpack why getting Jesus right is essential for every ministry leader and every student we shepherd. Hear the most common cultural distortions of Jesus and how to help students rediscover the biblical Jesus revealed in Scripture. Be equipped with tools for teaching repentance, lordship, the exclusivity of Christ, and the urgency of evangelism with clarity and compassion. Take away practical strategies such as gospel appointments, three evangelism habits, and how to correct false views of Jesus without shame or fear. Be encouraged to preach the real Jesus boldly and train your students to do the same.
Discipling Students in the Age of AI: Ethics, Integrity, and Opportunities
In Episode 2 of Season 6, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor explore the hot topic of artificial intelligence. AI is reshaping the way the world thinks, plans, and communicates, but is it a tool pastors should leverage or a danger to be avoided? Next-gen leaders will gain insight into how to approach AI with wisdom, use it with integrity, and disciple students already engaging with it daily. Hear stories, practical examples, and biblical reminders to keep Christ at the center of the cultural AI conversation.
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More than a summer: GenSend leaves lasting impact on students, cities
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – As the calendar marches on through August, college students throughout North America are transitioning back to the grind of life on campus....
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The Handoff: How to Bridge the Gap Between Student and Collegiate Ministry
Episode 8 of Season 5 is a recording of the recent GenSend Webinar, The Handoff. Hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor are joined by respected ministry leaders, Josh Stephenson and Trace Hamiter as they discuss how essential it is to connect with college freshmen during their first months of college to ensure they remain solid in the faith. Josh shares his top 10 ways to close the gap between youth and college ministry, while Trace emphasizes the critical role of relationships and community even before day 1 of college for freshmen. Gain additional insights as the hosts answer questions from webinar participants.
Leveraging College Life for the Gospel
In Episode 5 of Season 5, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor welcome guest Ellington Crabtree to the show. Ellington is a junior at the University of Kentucky and discusses how she is leveraging her life as a college student for the glory of God. Be encouraged as she shares how God is actively moving to ignite students with a passion for sharing the gospel and following Him fully in every aspect of their lives, on and off campus.
You Need a Mentor
In Episode 2 of Season 4, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor are joined by Evan Vela, a GenSend Journeyman, to delve into the critical topic of mentorship. Sharing personal stories of how mentors have shaped their lives and ministries, the team highlights practical advice on developing meaningful mentor-mentee relationships, focusing on authenticity, vulnerability, and life-on-life discipleship.
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GenSend students wrap up summer mission service with an eye toward future ministry
BOSTON – Every summer, the North American Mission Board (NAMB) deploys college students throughout North America for an immersive experience on the mission field where...
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5 Leadership Principles for Next Gen Ministry
In the Season 4 premiere of The GenSend Podcast, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor dive into the five key principles of leadership and discipleship that are vital for collegiate ministry. This episode highlights the importance of creating a prayerful, evangelistic, and leadership-focused environment that encourages students to live missionally.
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Collegiate Week equips, mobilizes Southern Baptist college students
DAVIS, Okla. (BP) – For more than 1,700 college students and collegiate ministry leaders, last week marked a launching point for a school year full...
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GenSend Great Salt Lake: Leaving the Shadow
While there are remarkable stories from every corner, Greater Salt Lake stood out this year. Two young women from a Latter-day Saints background received Christ,…
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Serve Tour Dallas: Collaboration is the Cornerstone
In the heart of Dallas, a city known for its vibrant community and rich culture, Serve Tour Dallas brought together a group of local churches...
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GenSend 10th anniversary marks a decade of Gospel mobilization
NASHVILLE (BP) – As the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) GenSend summer program reaches its 10thanniversary, leaders and alumni are reflecting on the influence it...
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13 Ways GenSend Summer Impacts Student Lives
Students seeking a transformative summer experience that will shape their future and ignite a passion for living life on mission can look no further than...
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NAMB’s Send Luncheon encourages attendees, blesses bivocational pastor, event staff
NEW ORLEANS – North American Mission Board (NAMB) president Kevin Ezell and national director of pastoral leadership, Ken Whitten, opened this year’s sold-out Send Luncheon...
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