Next Gen Discipleship (feat. Grant Skeldon)

Episode 656 of the The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast podcast, hosted by Discipleship.org, titled "Next Gen Discipleship (feat. Grant Skeldon)" was published on February 28, 2024 and runs 51 minutes.

February 28, 2024 ·51m · The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast

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Summary

Highlight – “Revival is going to come in your generation.” In this podcast episode we’ve got Grant Skeldon. Grant heads up the Nxt Gen Summit, and today he speaks with Matt Dabbs about his experiences working with churches and his observations on how generational gaps can be bridged. He discusses the role of mentorship and discipleship in helping younger generations grow up in faith, and shares in-depth insights into the various challenges that millennial and Gen Z generations face and how the older generations can guide them. Skeldon emphasizes the mutual benefits of connecting generations in ministry and the positive impact it has on church health. He provides practical advice based on his observations and experiences working with churches, drawing insights from various sources including movies, sports, and even….canine behavior. Check out our NEW ebook – The State of Disciple Making Churches Check out the Next Gen Summit Check out Thinq Join Discipleship.org this coming may for our national Forum on Disciple Making Culture: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Watch The Video Key Takeaways 00:00 Introducing the Guest and His Work 01:04 Discussing the Challenges of the Next Generation 01:39 The Impact of Parenting and Culture on the Next Generation 02:35 The Influence of Technology and Convenience on the Next Generation 03:19 The Role of Faith and Consequences in Growth 05:56 The Effects of Coddling and Criticism on the Next Generation 06:33 The Confusion and Cancellation of the Next Generation by Culture 07:54 The Impact of Debt on the Next Generation 08:39 The Importance of Mentorship and Discipleship 16:34 Addressing Common Excuses for Not Discipling 23:46 The Role of the Church in Discipleship 25:22 The Power of Movies in Addressing Racial and Generational Reconciliation 26:08 Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Generational Differences 27:20 Identifying Enthusiastic Older and Younger Leaders in the Church 29:11 Creating a Movement Within: The Power of Influence 30:35 Identifying the Ringleaders Among Generations 42:35 The Importance of Mutual Encouragement and Energy in Discipleship 48:52 The Power of Hope and Joy in the Church Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

Episode Description

Highlight – “Revival is going to come in your generation.”

In this podcast episode we’ve got Grant Skeldon. Grant heads up the Nxt Gen Summit, and today he speaks with Matt Dabbs about his experiences working with churches and his observations on how generational gaps can be bridged. He discusses the role of mentorship and discipleship in helping younger generations grow up in faith, and shares in-depth insights into the various challenges that millennial and Gen Z generations face and how the older generations can guide them. Skeldon emphasizes the mutual benefits of connecting generations in ministry and the positive impact it has on church health. He provides practical advice based on his observations and experiences working with churches, drawing insights from various sources including movies, sports, and even….canine behavior.

Check out our NEW ebook – The State of Disciple Making Churches

Check out the Next Gen Summit

Check out Thinq

Join Discipleship.org this coming may for our national Forum on Disciple Making Culture: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/

Watch The Video

Key Takeaways

00:00 Introducing the Guest and His Work

01:04 Discussing the Challenges of the Next Generation

01:39 The Impact of Parenting and Culture on the Next Generation

02:35 The Influence of Technology and Convenience on the Next Generation

03:19 The Role of Faith and Consequences in Growth

05:56 The Effects of Coddling and Criticism on the Next Generation