• 02 | Jason Mick: Ping Pong Balls, Prayer, and Proclaiming The Gospel!
    May 27 2024
    Welcome to The Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Dr. Seth Peterson. Our aim is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you reach Gen Z in your context. In this episode, I got to catch up with Jason Mick, who leads one of the largest multi-site student ministries in the country at Prestonwood Baptist Church with campuses in the Dallas-Ft.Worth metro area. Jason Mick is a passionate follower of Jesus Christ - Proud Husband & Father of four kids (13, 11, 9, and 7). He is nearing completion of his Doctorate of Ministry degree from Liberty University - which is all on reaching the next generation. Jason is a leader among leaders, so it was a treat to sit down with him to hear his heart about reaching Gen Z. This interview provides practical tips and tools to equip anyone to not only understand who Gen Z is, but to connect with them in a way that will leave a lasting impact. Whether you are a student pastor, volunteer, parent, or teen yourself, tune-in and tune-up your skills on how to reach Gen Z where they are today! Axis is our featured resource for this episode. With Permission of Axis.org and Prestonwood Baptist Church, there is a link below which should be a helpful guide to parents on Generation Z: http://prestonwoodstudents.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Axis-Parents-Guide-to-Gen-Z.pdf If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast with Seth Peterson' – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively. Stay tuned for more conversations that promise to be both inspiring and thought-provoking as you engage the next generation now.
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    34 mins
  • 01 | Shane Pruitt: Why Gen Z is The Revival Generation!
    Apr 21 2024
    Welcome to The premier of the Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Seth Peterson. The aim is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you reach Gen Z in your context today. In this episode, Pastor Seth sits down to have a conversation with Shane Pruitt, Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB), about Why GEN Z Is the REVIVAL generation and what it takes to reach them effectively! Hot Topics Covered in This Episode: - Understanding the Church RIGHT NOW - Keeping “Church lingo” to a minimum - Making ministry simple - Pointing them to Jesus! - Equipping Students with the gospel - Giving ownership of the ministry away! - Breaking out of “comfort zones” - Building confidence to “go” - Cultivating a culture of evangelism - Overcoming the fear of rejection - Why GEN Z Is the REVIVAL generation Shane Pruitt has served in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He is currently a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher who speaks to over a hundred thousand people about the good news of Jesus Christ each year! Shane brings a wealth of experience and is well-versed at sharing his wisdom and faith at the intersection of faith and contemporary issues. He is the author of two books: “9 Common Lies Christians Believe: And Why God’s Truth Is Infinitely Better” and “Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership.” And most recently, an 8-week Bible Study resource called, “The Revival Generation”! All are available for purchase anywhere books are sold. Finally, he is the co-host of the podcast, Next Gen on Mission (available on podcast platforms), and the YouTube Channel – GenSend. You can check out his most recent sermons, articles, and speaking schedule at www.shanepruitt.com. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast with Seth Peterson' – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively. Stay tuned for more conversations that promise to be both inspiring and thought-provoking as you engage the next generation now.
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    42 mins