This is the ninth episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at dynamic twelve. Every renewal of a local church or a group of churches, or every refreshing Christian movement in every country has one thing in common: It includes a parallel youth movement. Many churches have lost most of their youth because they failed to reinvent contemporary packaging styles, strategies, and approaches. Ironically, when churches do go through a turnaround, it usually includes the excitement and energy of younger people. How old were Mary and Joseph? The disciples? Young adults have a unique and important role in a revival. Traditional methods of equipping young adults for ministry, like seminaries and Bible colleges are struggling with low enrollment. This has led to breakthrough approaches that parallel the way Jesus equipped the disciples. Find out more about SEND Young Adults by visiting www.thesendmovement.com

Resource reference:

• Your Spiritual Gifts: Discover God’s Plan for Your Life

This is the seventh episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at dynamics nine and ten. With these dynamics, we go deep into the world of witnessing. Sharing faith works best when it’s not a program you do but the person you have become. You learn to share your God stories, you share what God has done in your life. People who become open to the faith aren’t ready for worship and don’t want to be bombarded by Bible verses. They want to hear that God has made a difference in your life. Kent will look at the constant danger of watering down the content of the faith and he will look at the other danger: hanging on to worn-out delivery systems.

Resource reference:

• Your Spiritual Gifts: Discover God’s Plan for Your Life