Send us Fan Mail And we're back! Back in Nashville that is!  Zac and Chad sit down with Kyle Wilshire to talk about why youth ministry has to move past keeping students busy and doing and start forming students who go and live sent.  We unpack the Great Commission, what mission trips can and cannot do, and how to build everyday courage for gospel conversations in real life and online.  Pickup Kyle's book "GO" here In a digital-first generation, the “ends of the earth” are close...

Youth Ministry Booster

Youth Ministry Booster

The Great Commission for Gen Alpha: Go to the ends of the earth w/ Kyle Wiltshire

MAY 13, 202643 MIN
Youth Ministry Booster

The Great Commission for Gen Alpha: Go to the ends of the earth w/ Kyle Wiltshire

MAY 13, 202643 MIN

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Send us Fan MailAnd we're back! Back in Nashville that is! Zac and Chad sit down with Kyle Wilshire to talk about why youth ministry has to move past keeping students busy and doing and start forming students who go and live sent. We unpack the Great Commission, what mission trips can and cannot do, and how to build everyday courage for gospel conversations in real life and online. Pickup Kyle's book "GO" hereIn a digital-first generation, the “ends of the earth” are closer than ever. This conversation explores digital discipleship, social media integrity, and practical ways students can start meaningful conversations about faith online and in person. In This Episode:Why the Great Commission means “as you go”How to create a missional culture in youth ministryThe real value of student mission tripsTurning mission trip moments into long-term discipleshipHelping students overcome fear in evangelismDigital discipleship and sharing faith onlinePractical ways students can live on mission every dayDon't Miss... • Ghostbusters memories and why timing matters • A senior speech that shows the power of owning a moment • Youth ministry as belonging and the tension when students drift • Why “go” matters and what “as you go” means • Mission trips as disruption that widens worldview • Turning a trip into lasting formation through reminders and follow-up • Reframing evangelism so students are not carrying the results • Building gospel familiarity so conversations feel natural • Acts 1:8 as a map for where we witness • Modeling faith as leaders in parking lots and daily life • Digital discipleship and using social platforms as witness Whether you’re a youth pastor, volunteer leader, parent, or student ministry team member, this episode will encourage you to create a ministry culture that both welcomes students in and sends them back out with purpose.https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/go-teen-bible-study-book-P005852665Support the showJoin the community!