The next generation is the now generation. They’re not just the future of the church, but they’re the church today. So what will it take…

Waiting is one of the hardest parts of following Jesus… especially when you know you’re supposed to trust God, but your heart is struggling to catch up. In this episode of Ministry Wives, Amy sits down with speaker, author, podcast host, and ministry wife Rebecca George to talk about what it really looks like to trust God’s timing in a hurry-up world.

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments.

It was the church’s suddenly busy parking lot that first got Leon and Javon Every’s attention. “We’d been driving by it for years,” Javon says,…

Renewal workshops focused on personal spiritual development and community connection

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some sure-fire ways to fail in revitalization.

In episode 2 of Season 7 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor discuss how complicated dating can be to single leaders called to ministry, especially when it feels like their life, leadership, and future are already under a microscope. Listen in as the hosts offer practical biblical wisdom to help you navigate dating with clarity, integrity, and mission-first conviction. You’ll learn how calling, chemistry, and commitment work together, and what happens when one is out of alignment. From avoiding casual dating to setting wise boundaries, this conversation equips you to pursue relationships that strengthen your walk with Christ rather than distract from it

In Episode 5 of Season 6 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor sit down with worship pastor Ben Halsey to talk about the heart of worship in a culture shaped by influencers. What happens when the platforms and performance are stripped away and students encounter the presence of God through worship? Hear practical guidance for training young worship leaders to stay grounded in Scripture, walk closely with Jesus, and lead with humility. Discover the balance between excellence and authenticity in ministry, whether you’re developing a student worship team or discipling young believers.

Welcome to Season 6 of The GenSend Podcast! Join hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor as they launch the new season with shortened episodes to serve you as you lead the next generation. Listen in to episode 1 as they discuss how to reach and disciple Gen Alpha, students born 2010–2025. Discover what makes Gen Alpha unique, how the church can minister to them in the areas of their greatest needs, and how you can help them leverage their strengths for the gospel.

In Episode 6 of Season 5, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor welcome very special guests: Paul’s son, Owen, and Shane’s daughter, Harper. Instead of discussing strategies about the next-gen, we hear from Gen Alpha themselves. Discover what today’s middle schoolers wish youth leaders and pastors knew from their perspective and hear what’s impacted them most in their walk with the Lord. Learn fresh ways to reach students who need the gospel and how to equip believing students with gospel-sharing tools.

In Episode 3 of Season 5, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor meet with pastor and licensed professional counselor, Dr. Shannon Thomas, to discuss the mental health crisis of the next generation and to answer the question, “Have we started to lean on therapy too much?” Join the GenSend team as they unpack the role of mental health resources in light of the victory found in the gospel. Discover the truths found in Scripture and what it looks like to live resiliently with the hope of Christ.

In Episode 2 of Season 5, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor meet with Brandon Gilbert and Cody Carroll, the residency director and college director of Redeemer Church in Lubbock, Texas. Tune in as the GenSend team unpacks the impact and inner workings of the residency program at Redeemer from those who have led, built out, and participated in the early days of the program. Be inspired to raise up the next generation of ministry leaders through a meaningful residency that can change lives—and leadership trajectories—for the gospel.

Welcome to Season 5 of The GenSend Podcast! Join hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor as they launch the new season and are joined by special guest and friend of the podcast Mauricio Villasenor. Tune in as this campus-pastor-turned-church-planter shares his experiences in navigating his calling into vocational ministry. Discover your next steps in discerning where God is leading you to live on mission in leadership, as well as how you can move with confidence as you follow God’s calling upon your life.

In Episode 6 of Season 4, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor team up with pastor Dean Inserra for this virtual webinar to discuss practical insights for navigating election season while still fostering a biblical worldview. Join the over 300 Next Gen leaders who attended this virtual webinar and discover ways to equip your students and leaders to see everything through the lens of the gospel, as well as the church’s role in a polarizing world. Tune in to hear more tangible ways to cultivate an atmosphere of thinking biblically and living missionally from the walls of your ministry to the world beyond.

In this episode of the Equipping Pastors podcast, Ken Whitten is joined by Shane Pruitt, the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board.

In Episode 4 of Season 4, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor are joined by special guest Trevin Wax to explore the topic of cultural apologetics. They dive deep into ways that the next generation can engage with and navigate the prevailing ideologies of our time without being swayed by them. The discussion covers the most influential ideologies shaping the minds of young people today, including radical individualism, the quest for identity within groups, and the rise of pseudo-religions.

In this bonus episode of The GenSend Podcast, Zach Meerkreebs, who was deeply involved in the Asbury revival, joins hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester and Lacey Villasenor for the GenSend Spring 2024 Webinar. They explore the theme of “Revival Generation,” focusing on the awakening and mobilization of young adults toward spiritual revival. The discussion delves into the importance of personal repentance and communal awakening as catalysts for lasting change in both church and society. Zach shares his firsthand experiences from the Asbury revival, emphasizing the impact of authentic, humble leadership and the power of grassroots spiritual movements.

In Episode 5 of The GenSend Podcast, Jon Chasteen joins Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor in an enriching discussion on how to spark a deep-rooted love for the local church among the next generation. They explore the critical role of the local church in believers’ lives, emphasizing its significance not just as a community but as a family bonded through Christ. The conversation covers the impactful experiences of GenSend students in Boston, shedding light on how such mission opportunities cultivate a lasting dedication to church planting and evangelism. They also address the challenge of navigating church hurt and the importance of integrating young believers into the fabric

In Episode 3 of The GenSend Podcast, Evan Vela joins Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor to dive into the challenges and strategies for maximizing time effectively as a Next Gen Leader. They discuss the importance of prioritizing ministry and personal life, ensuring that both are aligned with God’s calling. They dive into practical tips for managing responsibilities, the significance of delegation, and the necessity of setting healthy boundaries for both personal and ministry life.

In this episode of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, Lacey Villasenor and special guest Evan Vela delve into the essentials of attracting, developing and retaining next-generation staff for Christian ministry. They explore the significance of being genuinely called to ministry, the impact of personal testimony and living out one’s faith and practical strategies for fostering a healthy, disciple-making ministry environment. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for those passionate about investing in future leaders and creating a culture that celebrates and sustains long-term commitment to ministry.

In this episode of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt and Paul Worcester, along with Lacey Villasenor, discuss effective ways to engage with and mobilize the next generation in Christian ministry. They cover various topics, including the importance of giving a gospel invitation with integrity, the role of follow-up in ministry and how to create a compelling and clear message. The episode is filled with practical advice to empower leaders to reach out and disciple young people in their faith journeys.

When a student tells you they’ve lost a parent, or they’re being bullied at school or abused at home, what do you say? When a young person experiences trauma, what does effective ministry look like? Shane Pruitt’s wife, Kasi, joins hosts Paul, Shane and Lacey to talk about the Pruitt family’s recent traumatic experience and what pastors, ministry leaders and parents can do to show young people how God is good even when times are bad.

According to Lifeway Research, many young adults drop out of church attendance between 18 and 22. Paul, Shane and Lacey discuss the critical gaps in student ministry and share insights on how church leaders and parents can actively participate in helping students navigate these transitions successfully.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

1. The four gaps for students between middle and high school.
2. How to encourage students during life’s toughest challenges.
3. Addressing the gaps proactively.
4. Extending care for students beyond graduation Sunday.
5. Balancing seeker-sensitive approaches with deep discipleship.

Utiliza esta herramienta como punto de partida para una conversación con un niño sobre Dios, el pecado, Jesús y nuestra oportunidad de responder al evangelio….

In this bonus episode, Paul, Shane and Lacey join Scott Pace, dean of The College at Southeastern and associate professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Catherine Renfro, director of Evangelism at NAMB, to discuss what it means to call out the called and disciple those God has called to lead in ministry.

Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at GenSend.org.

Paul, Shane and Lacey welcome A.J. Griffin, NBA basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks, to discuss what it means to love Jesus, boldly live one’s faith and make the most of every opportunity to share the gospel.

Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at GenSend.org.

Hosts Paul, Shane and Lacey welcome Sean McDowell, associate professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, popular conference speaker and co-author and editor of over 18 books, including So the Next Generation Will Know: Preparing Young Christians for a Challenging World and Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God’s Design for Marriage. Listen as they dive deep into the topics of gender, sexuality and LGBTQ+ issues.

Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at GenSend.org.

In this episode, Paul, Shane and Lacey welcome A.J. Swoboda. A.J. is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University, lead mentor for the Doctor of Ministry program at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of many books, including After Doubt (Brazos). Listen as they discuss the marks of deconstruction and what Christians and ministry leaders can do when someone wants to walk away from their faith.

Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at GenSend.org.

In this episode, Paul, Shane and Lacey discuss what the Bible has to say about how the church should respond when a Christian leader has a moral failing, what we can do to love those affected by it and how ministry leaders can avoid moral failure.

Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at GenSend.org.

Paul, Shane and Lacey welcome Gayla White and Ginger Adams from the Hope Pregnancy Center in Oklahoma to discuss how the church can seek to provide a safe place and meet the needs of women facing unplanned pregnancies with compassion and grace.

Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at GenSend.org.

Paul, Shane and Lacey discuss the basics of sermon planning and what steps leaders can explore to prepare and write a teaching message that nourishes, speaks truth and focuses on the gospel.

Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at GenSend.org.

Paul, Shane and Lacey welcome Robby Gallaty, senior pastor of Long Hollow Church (Hendersonville, Tennessee), founder of Replicate Ministries and the author of several books. Listen as they discuss what makes this generation ripe for revival and how pastors and ministry leaders should pursue and respond to revivals in their churches, schools and community.

Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at Gensend.org.

Shane and Paul welcome Lacey Villasenor as a new co-host and discuss helping Gen Z overcome the top three obstacles to evangelism: feeling inadequate in social interactions, lack of knowledge of faith issues and fear of what others will think.

Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at GenSend.org.

Do you remember when the Holy Spirit drew you into ministry? The process likely occurred over a season, not just in one moment. Hopefully, someone…

The North American Mission Board (NAMB) Activity Book for Children will acquaint elementary-age children and their leaders with a overview of North American missions and…

College students come alongside church planting missionaries and see what is really means to live on mission for Christ.

College students come alongside church planting missionaries and see what is really means to live on mission for Christ.

Use this tool as a starting point for a conversation with a child about God, sin, Jesus, and our opportunity to respond to the gospel….