Next Gen Blog
Stay informed with stories, news, and updates from churches across our association and throughout the state. Here you’ll find stories, events, and resources that celebrate ministry work and keep our church community connected.
Recruiting Volunteers for Preschool Ministry
One of my first and longest held memories is learning and singing “Jesus Loves The Little Children…”. Even though that was many years ago, it has stayed with me throughout […]
How to Joyfully Memorize Scripture
One of the things I love about living in Florida is going to the beach. The smell of the salty air, the sand between your toes, the food from nearby […]
International university ministry requires trust in God to lead and provide
Editor’s note: Join your fellow Florida Baptists in prayer for missionaries serving around the globe during the Week of Prayer for International Missions, Dec. 1-8, as well as in financial […]
No Place Like Home: Creating A Pathway for Spiritual Disciplines in the Ho…
In a recent study I conducted between parental spiritual maturity and spiritual discipline practices in the home, two key takeaways were noted. First, spiritually mature parents felt less confident to teach their children about the Gospel. Second, prayer was the least practiced spiritual discipline. Therefore, I created a HOME Model to help parents become the primary spiritual caregivers, as was intended from the beginning.
Say YES to VBS – 2025
Vacation Bible School, or VBS, remains one of the most popular ways for churches to reach their community and unchurched families.
Creating a Gospel-Sharing Culture in Your Student Ministry
I love helping young people boldly and naturally share their faith.
Engaging the Next Generation with Radical Hospitality
When I first came to the church at the age of 12, the idea of hospitality was foreign to me. Growing up, I lived in a home that didn’t value time together in the same way that I would come to experience at church. When I visited on a Sunday morning, I was greeted at the front door and experienced someone taking the time to get to know my story. There I realized the church wasn’t limited to a building; church is a family of believers who intentionally fellowship with one another for God’s glory.
Effective Communication to the Next Generation
Delivering the gospel to the next generation has been my passion for the last 13 years. Over those 13 years, I’ve really tried to lean in and grow in the area of preaching in order to most effectively reach them.
Building a Kid’s Leadership Team
Building a Kids Leadership team is a key ingredient to building a Kids Ministry that brings children to a relationship with Christ and stands beside their parents as they disciple their children.
Say YES to VBS!
Vacation Bible School or VBS remains as one of the most popular ways for churches to reach their community and unchurched families.
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