This Is Where We Went Wrong

Nov 24, 2025

Pastor Levi Lusko explores how the church can better engage young people, highlighting Jesus' emphasis on their importance in ministry. He identifies three critical mistakes the church makes, including adopting worldly views of greatness and underestimating youth. With rising spiritual interest among Gen Z and Alpha, Levi encourages immediate investment in their lives. He shares impactful stories of young individuals and emphasizes the urgent need to prioritize legacy over comfort to inspire future generations.

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ANECDOTE

Sleeping Pill Airport Mishap

Levi Lusko shares a travel mishap where he took a sleeping pill before a delayed pre-flight and struggled to stay awake.
He uses the story as a metaphor for the church falling asleep while the next generation departs.

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Greatness Is Childlike Humility

Jesus teaches that greatness is humility and childlike faith rather than status or power.
Levi Lusko argues the church must redefine greatness to center on serving and receiving children.

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Youth As The Church's Central Priority

Young people are not a distraction but the heart of ministry, and many decisions for Christ happen before 18.
Lusko warns the church risks extinction if it neglects youth evangelism.

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In this powerful message, Pastor Levi Lusko unpacks Matthew 18–19 and shows how the disciples learned (twice!) that Jesus doesn’t treat young people as a distraction from ministry, but as the center of it. Through Scripture, history, and real-life stories, we discover where the church drifted and how we can wake up before a generation slips away. Discover three critical mistakes the church makes when it comes to reaching young people and why we must keep the fire burning!GIVE YOUR YEAR-END OFFERING:Be a part of building the Kingdom: https://freshlife.church/give/LEARN MORE ABOUT:Movement Conference: https://mvmnt26.comFresh Life Church on YouVersion: https://www.bible.com/organizations/c8a57c00-c5c5-4d93-a4a2-9fc0f3b68c64?utm_source=yvapp&utm_medium=share&utm_content=partner-pageOpen Network Church Resources: https://open.life.church/partners/fresh-life-churchNEXT STEPS:Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://freshlife.church/contactRegister your decision to follow Jesus and receive free resources: https://freshlife.church/know-godGive a financial gift to support what God is doing as we take steps forward to see the Gospel reach far and wide: https://freshlife.church/giveSUBSCRIBE:Sign up to receive encouragement straight to your inbox, and to stay up to date with announcements, events, and more: https://church.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6ea4d82b2567db3e86b7767cd&id=451f2fe63eDon’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT ON SOCIALS:Website: https://freshlife.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshlifechurchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/freshlifeYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch/Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life’s ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus’ grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond.