Relevant Resources: Reaching Generation Alpha with Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia - EP244

Relevant Resources: Reaching Generation Alpha with Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia - EP244

From Pastor Matters by Southeastern Seminary

July 8, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 246

About this episode

This episode features Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia discussing their book on ministering to Generation Alpha.

In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia to discuss their new book, "Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen.” They provide insight and key statistics about Generation Alpha, which makes up most of our children and youth ministries, to help us understand their needs and how to meet them as the Church. They also offer fundamental questions for pastors to ask their next-gen ministry leaders and encouragement to champion these ministries as they declare the works of the Lord to the next generation. We hope this episode is encouraging to you today! Resources from today's episode: Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu. Pastor Matters is produced by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find out how Southeastern can equip you to GO by visiting sebts.edu.

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Host: Pastor Matters

Guests: Shane Pruitt, Shelly Melia

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Organizations: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southeastern Seminary

Books & works: Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen

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