Leading the Next Generation Well | Ron Carr

Men's Leadership Network Podcast

In this month's brand-new episode, you will hear from Ron Carr, a husband, father, and Kids & Students Ministry small group leader. Ron shares his story that ultimately led him to a life of service and investing in the next generation. Ron gives stories and key principles that will encourage, inspire, and motivate you to take your next steps in service to God.

Let’s not miss it. One of the most important things that we can do is influence others towards eternity, especially the next generation. We all have a high calling to introduce the next generation to Jesus and to invest. Read this short story about people bringing children to Jesus.

Then people brought little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” When He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.
Matthew 19:13-15

Notice several things…

1. People were bringing people to Jesus. Not just parents. This calling is for ALL people within the church.
2. We are to create pathways for the next generation to have encounters with Jesus.
3. Jesus made time for the next generation.

Here are the probabilities of people accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior for a lifetime relationship.

• Two-thirds of Christians came to faith before the age of 18.
• 43% came to Christ before age 12.
• Less than one-fourth of current believers came to Christ after the age 21.

That is why I believe we need to be intentional about reaching the children of today. That is why Kids & Students Ministry is important to the future of the church.

Men, let’s lead the next generation well. Let’s point them to the truth of God’s Word and the grace found in Jesus. Let’s do our part to leave a faith legacy that far outlives us and generations to come.