EP 56 with Dr. Kara Powell: Who is The Next Generation & How to Love Them Well

In this episode, Christine Caine welcomes Dr. Kara Powell, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute. Kara believes faith-filled teenagers and young adults can change our world, but they need parents and mentors to intentionally invest in their lives. This episode will equip you to better understand today’s youth, provide you with practical ideas for discipleship, and ignite a passion within you for a future-focused church.

SHOW NOTES:

Intentional Investments

Kara asks: “Can we as adults be more intentional in how we reach out to the young people God's already put in our paths?” She challenges Christian adults to open their hearts and lives to the young people around them. They are hungry for discipleship!

Invest Like Jesus

Teenagers are looking for identity, belonging, and purpose, and they have many sources to provide answers. Kara firmly believes Jesus is the best answer. She challenges us to accompany young people, pointing them to Jesus, the ultimate source of our identity, belonging, and purpose. Jesus himself invited young men and women into his life, teaching them how to follow God. We are wise to do the same!  

Future Focused Church

Kara’s has a new book releasing this spring that provides useful information to help churches make changes for future generations. If your church feels stuck in guiding young people, this book will provide the insights needed to help you focus on four things:

1. Who you are as a church: what are your strengths and how do you make sure people are engaged?

2. Understanding the church's current reality by listening to all generations, especially young people.

3. Focus on the future. What is God’s vision for the church? 

4. How do you take who you are and move from “here” to “there”?

Follow Kara @kpowellfyi and visit her website www.karapowell.com for all her latest books and resources. 

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