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Pastor Joe Martin discusses the challenges and trends in NextGen ministry and the importance of obedience to God's call.

There’s nothing harder than serving the NextGen Ministry. At least according to our guest, Pastor Joe Martin. In this episode, Joe shares how being a second generation NextGen focused Pastor isn’t just a role, but a continued obedience to God’s call in his life. Together we unpack the challenges and current trends of NextGen ministry, and discuss how getting back to the basics will reach the next generation. We’re bringin’ the serious ‘stache to this one, so listen up! Resources Highlighted i...

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Hosts: Chad Garrison, Brenton Hill

Guest: Joe Martin

Topics covered

• NextGen Ministry
• obedience to God
• challenges in ministry
• current trends
• reaching the next generation

Keywords

• NextGen Ministry
• obedience
• challenges
• trends
• reaching youth

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