Welcome to The premier of the Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Seth Peterson. The aim is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you reach Gen Z in your context today. In this episode, Pastor Seth sits down to have a conversation with Shane Pruitt, Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB), about Why GEN Z Is the REVIVAL generation and what it takes to reach them effectively! Hot Topics Covered in This Episode: - Understanding the Church RIGHT NOW - Keeping “Church lingo” to a minimum - Making ministry simple - Pointing them to Jesus! - Equipping Students with the gospel - Giving ownership of the ministry away! - Breaking out of “comfort zones” - Building confidence to “go” - Cultivating a culture of evangelism - Overcoming the fear of rejection - Why GEN Z Is the REVIVAL generation Shane Pruitt has served in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He is currently a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher who speaks to over a hundred thousand people about the good news of Jesus Christ each year! Shane brings a wealth of experience and is well-versed at sharing his wisdom and faith at the intersection of faith and contemporary issues. He is the author of two books: “9 Common Lies Christians Believe: And Why God’s Truth Is Infinitely Better” and “Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership.” And most recently, an 8-week Bible Study resource called, “The Revival Generation”! All are available for purchase anywhere books are sold. Finally, he is the co-host of the podcast, Next Gen on Mission (available on podcast platforms), and the YouTube Channel – GenSend. You can check out his most recent sermons, articles, and speaking schedule at www.shanepruitt.com. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast with Seth Peterson' – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively. Stay tuned for more conversations that promise to be both inspiring and thought-provoking as you engage the next generation now.