Step, Stand, 5 Million Going After A Generation - R U In?

I recently shared a message a few weeks ago at the 2010 Greater NY Battlecry which I hope sparked thousands of teens and their leaders to go after the 5 million teens in the Greater NY Metro Region. Here is a little of how we can share Christ with the teen generation in our region.

Step

I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Joshua 1:3

Jesus said it another way: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” Matthew 28:16.

God has given us authority to go into places and reach people. God wants to infuse this youth generation with His love, purpose, plans and power! He has given us the authority. We just need to step into all the nooks and crannies of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. We have to take steps each day and train our teens to be ministers and ambassadors to their generation. The only way we can reach all these teens is if the teens take ownership of winning their own generation!

Spectator Christianity is an oxymoron! We have the power to bring change through the power of the Holy Spirit within us. This youth generation is the greatest mission field in our country. Our Youth Leaders and teens are the answer to the emptiness that dwells in the hearts of millions! In my upcoming book -Infusion: Receive. Grow. Give it away. I talk about building a culture within our churches where every member is trained and sent to personally win souls and minister to those they have contact with each day. This needs to be the norm in our churches and youth ministries!

Stand

Along the way, we have to understand that we will face struggles. God prepares us in His Word for the spiritual battle that we all have to face.

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13

We must be prepared and train our Youth Leaders and teens to fight and win the spiritual battles they will face. It’s not about a concert or youth night, it’s about taking ground and standing ground every day in the schools and neighborhoods where we live.

5 Million

Let’s go after the 5 million teens for Jesus! For this to happen, we need a move of God like this region has never seen in recent times. There is a groundswell of growing Youth Pastors and ministry leaders and workers who are committed to this generation. Let’s build a strong youth ministry in every church to go after this generation. These youth ministries will meet in churches but have to train and send their teens into their own culture equipped with the Word and power of God.

Youth Leader Trainings & Networks

There have already been several large Youth Worker trainings this year but many more are planned to help build up the Youth Pastors and Workers in our region. Here are some upcoming events, resources and networks that you can hook into.

RELOAD June 12th - will be a one day training held in 3 locations - Bronx & Manhattan, NY and Jersey City, NJ- go to www.uywi.org for more details or to register.

IPMC Youth Conference July 19-22 - Youth Conference and Leadership training at Faith Fellowship Min. in Sayreville, NJ www.faithgen.com for details.

Revelation Generation

Announces 2010 Partial Line Up. Now featuring Two Full Days! Saturday, Sept 4th & Sunday, Sept 5th. New York Stage, Ambient and alternative rock showcased on a grand scale: Saturday: Skillet, Kutless, Brandon Heath; Sunday: Relient K, Phil Wickham, Between The Trees; Philadelphia Stage, An energetic display of metal and progressive rock with a sharp edge: Saturday: The Almost, August Burns Red, Oh, Sleeper; Sunday: The O.C. Supertones, Emery, Mae; Nashville Stage, Some of the finest acoustic artists and groups influenced by The Music City: Saturday: Dustin Kensrue, The Afters; Sunday: Shawn McDonald, Josh Wilson. Rap / R&B Stage, Top talent from the hip-hop, R&B, & rapworlds: Saturday: Grits, Trip Lee, Sho Baraka; Sunday: Phil Keaggy, Bernard Harris; Come And Live Stage, An eclectic mix of rock and metal featuring rising underground acts: Saturday: Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, Sleeping Giant, For Today; Sunday: Mychildren Mybride, I Am Alpha and Omega. Keep checking www.revgen.org for more lineup announcements.

This is the area’s largest youth event but also has an all day youth leader tent and Youth Leader trainings.

Fourth Generation Ministries - hosts Mission 10:20 and Youth Coalition Trainings throughout NY & NJ - go to www.4thgen.org to find out where the next training will be in your region.

Upside Down Inc. - hosts a weekly online Youth Pastor training every Tuesday night and events throughout the year - go to www.upsidedowninc.com for details.

Urban Kingdom Youth Ministries - www.urbankingdomym.com & www.godbelongsinmycity.com for local trainings and events.

The Coalition of Urban Youth Workers - www.coalitionnyc.com - to hook into ongoing local trainings.

God is passionate about reaching this youth generation. Thousands of Youth Pastors and Youth Workers have that same passion. We can get to all 5 Million - let’s do it together!

Jack Redmond, author, speaker & leadership trainer. He serves on full time staff of Christ Church, Montclair, NJ and is also Founder & President of Fourth Generation Min. You can learn more about his events, books or request him as a speaker by going to www.4thgen.org or calling 973-954-4227.