Episodes

  • 03| Chip Dean: Who Gen Z Is, What They Want & How to Reach Them Effectively

    03| Chip Dean: Who Gen Z Is, What They Want & How to Reach Them Effectively
    Jun 25 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 sit down with Chip Dean, as he reflects on his more than two decades in student ministry. Not only is he passionate about reaching the next generation, but he's also a sought after conference speaker and leader in the world of next gen ministry. On a more personal note. He's a down to earth kind of guy, a family man, his wife, Michelle just brought into the world, Eliana joy Dean. So they've got a newborn. One-year-old Cruz and a four year old Brooklyn. This interview is loaded with practical tips! Here is an outline of the notes for this episode: - Was Jesus a youth pastor? (2:30) - The value of “Genesis moment’s” and how Chip answered the call on his life to student ministry (3:15). - What makes Gen Z “unique”? (6:55) - Why Gen Z may be THE LAST GENERATION we ever study (8:07). - Bible Worldview is Gen Z’s most vital and greatest need (10:25). - Riots at youth group? (10:50) - Who are the “extreme 5%” and why are they so influential on social media? (12:20) - SEVEN QUESTIONS to ask before you let someone on social media influence your life (13:34) - Why Gen Z is some of the most committed Christ followers there are (15:30) - The “two peddles on the bike” for effective student ministry (18:00) - The greatest factor in Gen Z following Jesus is this (19:20) - How 50% of Gen Z lives “uncurated, unedited, and unaccountable” (20:00) - What is the best way to grow a student ministry? (21:49) - “Teenagers today are not looking for something to add to their life. I think they're looking for something to make sense of their life” (23:30). - Did the Billy Graham crusades ultimately fail local churches or did the local churches actually fail Billy Graham? (24:00) - Where do parents fit in to student ministry? (26:19) - FOUR TRUTHS to consider the next time you are recruiting volunteers for student ministry (27:00) - Is there something specific that leads to a high number of baptisms in student ministry (30:30)? - The RIGHT Questions to ask before going through with baptism (32:10) 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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    35 mins
  • 02 | Jason Mick: Ping Pong Balls, Prayer, and Proclaiming The Gospel!

    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 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 Dr. 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!

    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