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Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks
Episode 269: On The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation with Kevin DeYoung
May 28, 2024
Kevin DeYoung, author of 'The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation,' discusses the challenges pastors face in engaging the younger demographic. Topics include maintaining core beliefs, balancing contextualization with timeless truths, conveying authentic passion and personal holiness in ministry, integrating doctrine and theology in preaching, and presenting reformed content for younger audiences.
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- Resist altering doctrine to appeal to cultural trends, focus on foundational principles for effective ministry.
- Prioritize personal holiness, truth, and passion to engage congregants effectively and promote spiritual growth.
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Focusing on the Crucial Aspects of Pastoral Ministry with Kevin DeYoung
The podcast features a conversation with Kevin DeYoung, highlighting the importance of key aspects in pastoral ministry. Kevin stresses the significance of not succumbing to the temptation of trying to identify a 'secret' to reach the next generation. He emphasizes the need for pastors to resist the urge to alter doctrine to appeal to specific cultural trends, highlighting the dangers of compromising core beliefs. Kevin advocates for a focus on foundational principles of faith, virtue, knowledge, love, and truth to foster effective ministering and church growth.
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