The Crossway Podcast

The Secret to Reaching the Next Generation (Kevin DeYoung)

Apr 1, 2024

Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor and theologian, discusses the challenges and strategies of the church in connecting with the younger generation. Topics include evolving evangelism tactics, cultural shifts, rebuilding trust with youth, and the importance of authenticity in ministry.

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Kevin DeYoung

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Focus on teaching timeless gospel truths to the next generation for lasting impact.

Address generational differences while staying rooted in sharing the unchanging core mission of the gospel.

Encounter a transcendent God to shape faith journey and understanding of the gospel.

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Technology as a Cultural Given

01:04

Passion in Worship

01:00

Evolution of the Emergent Church

01:21

Introduction

2min

Evolution of Evangelical Strategies in Discipleship

2min

Navigating Generational Gaps and Cultural Shifts in Evangelism

12min

Navigating Trust in a Changing Media Landscape

6min

Cultural Context and Authenticity in Ministry

16min

Embracing Big God Theology for the Next Generation

3min

In this episode, Kevin DeYoung shares how reaching the next generation is both easier and harder than you think.

Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including his newest with Crossway 'The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation'.

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