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The Next Generation in Small Churches

As a pastor of a small church, it can be easy to focus solely on the needs of your current congregation and neglect the importance of raising up the next generation. However, investing in the next generation is critical for the long-term health and growth of your church. In this post, we will discuss why raising up the next generation is important and how you can do so effectively.

  1. The Next Generation is the Future of Your Church

The next generation represents the future of your church. Without investing in them, your church will struggle to grow and thrive long-term. By raising up the next generation, you are investing in the future health and growth of your church.

  1. The Next Generation Needs Mentors and Role Models

The next generation needs mentors and role models to guide and support them as they navigate their faith and life. As a pastor, you have the opportunity to be that mentor and role model for the young people in your church. By investing in the next generation, you are not only helping them grow in their faith but also helping to shape them into future leaders in your church.

  1. Raising Up the Next Generation is a Biblical Mandate

Raising up the next generation is a biblical mandate. In Deuteronomy 6:6-7, we are commanded to "impress [God's commands] on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." As a pastor, you have a responsibility to help parents and guardians in your church raise their children in the faith.

  1. Raising Up the Next Generation Requires Intentional Effort

Raising up the next generation requires intentional effort. It is not something that can be done passively or by accident. As a pastor, you can create intentional programs and events to reach and disciple the next generation. This can include youth groups, children's programs, and mentoring relationships with young people in your church.

  1. Raising Up the Next Generation Will Benefit Your Church Today

Investing in the next generation will benefit your church today as well as in the future. Young people bring energy, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives to the church. By investing in them now, you will see the positive impact they can have on your church community today.

As a pastor of a small church, it is important to prioritize raising up the next generation. The next generation represents the future of your church, needs mentors and role models, is a biblical mandate, requires intentional effort, and will benefit your church today. By investing in the next generation, you are investing in the long-term health and growth of your church. 


Do you see this as a priority in your church?


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