Next Gen Now

Get to know NRH Kids Family Engager, Sarah Jameson, as she shares about the Advent Family Guide that will be available at all campuses. This guide will align with Rick's Christmas sermon series Fearless Faith. The guide will be handed on December 3. Episode 22 - Teach Your Children Well w/Sarah Cowan Johnson Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Young adults Micah and Tanner share about their passion for Jesus and how they desire a church with a multi-generational community. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

One thing we have been hearing in Next Gen ministry for over two years now is that the spiritual mothers and fathers are coming. The next generation among us has been praying and asking for spiritual mothers and fathers. John and Donna Willbanks, a spiritual mother and father, join the podcast to share how being spiritual parents is not only something they do to serve the next generation, but they are being blessed in return. Description - Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Kingdom Expansion Minister Chris Shelby shares why this Harvest season is extra special and ways for our families, kids and students to engage. Some special dates to keep in mind: Nov. 4 - Leader Equip https://thehillschurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2657/responses/new Nov. 11 - Harvest Story & Prayer Night Nov. 12 - Harvest Sunday and Offering Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Jonathan "JP" Pokluda is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX, which grew to be the largest weekly young adult gathering of its kind in the country. JP didn't come to understand the grace of the Gospel until his early twenties after being involved in different denominational churches his entire life. This ignited a desire in him to inspire young adults to radically follow Jesus Christ and unleash them to change the world. JP's partner in ministry is Monica, his wife of seventeen years, and together they disciple their children Presley, Finley, and Weston. For more on JP, visit https://www.jonathanpokluda.com/ JP on Instagram Check out his newest book: Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do? book Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

RaeAn, a student of one of our missionary families, shares about what it means to her to be on mission now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFWF9rSAWF8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcSqRkpeQyM Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

How do we hear the voice of Jesus clearly speak our identity over us in a culture cluttered with competing voices? Lead Student Minister Adam Herndon and Executive Minister David Meyer have a conversation overviewing the current student Gathering series entitled Clear Identity. This series will be every Wednesday night in October at every campus. It will conclude on October 25 when the current cultural identites of gender and sexuality will be discussed. All families have received resources and can reach out to their campus student minister for other resources or support your family may need as you navigate conversations related to identity. Bottom line: Our identity must be fully formed by Jesus, not by what we decide it is or what others say, or what we have, or what we do. This is true freedom for the next generation and for all of us. Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church and What the Bible Has to Say by Preston Sprinkle Guiding Families of LGBT+ Loved Ones Axis Identity Resources Description - Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Is there a move of God happening in the next generation? Auburn University sophomore and former Hills' student Jackson Brownlow shares about the September 12th event when hundreds of students were baptized after a worship service. He reflects on how God was already at work on campus weeks before this event and how he sees hunger for King Jesus rising in his generation. With Baptism Sunday coming up October 8, this is a great listen for anyone considering baptism for the first time or desiring onging immersion into the real life found in the kingdom of God. ALL HAIL KING JESUS! Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

We keep hearing that there is no junior Holy Spirit. What does that mean? Ali Lowry and her 11-year old daughter Ella talk about being activated in the Spirit at a young age. You'll hear Ella share how she's been taught to align herself with God's heart for people and how to pray and bless people. This will bless you so you can bless others! Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

How do you keep the fire burning after a moment of transformation with God? Join Student Minister Emmanuel Dominguez as he sits down with students Ella Carder, Imari Washington, and Josh Richards to share stories of transformation and steps that anyone can take to grow as disciples of Jesus! Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Chris Covington and Scott Gauldon from the Keller campus share about the importance of community for Special Needs families. Sunday Morning Class Schedule Keller: 10:45 am North Richland Hills: Kids & Adults: 10 am, Kids Only: 11:30 West Fort Worth: 9 & 10:45 am https://thehills.org/serveothers - Click here to learn how to volunteer in Special Needs ministry. https://thehills.org/specialneeds - Click here to find out more about Special Needs ministry Want to talk to someone at Special Needs ministry? Reach out to: Keller - Stacy Barnes at [email protected] North Richland Hills - Amber Baze at [email protected] West Fort Worth - Amy Leith at [email protected]

Looking to be encouraged the next generation of young women? You'll find it here as our four female student interns share their summer journey serving in Student Ministry at The Hills. Learn more and register here for our Womens Wonder Conference. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Want to hear a real kids staff member share her own vulnerable story of family discipleship and her hopes for families at The Hills? You won't want to miss this one! West Fort Worth Kids Family Engager Amy Leith shares how her new role in Kids Ministry actually set the trajectory for what discipleship looks like in her own home. You'll be encouraged and inspired by this one! Family Discipleship by Matt Chandler Amy Leith - [email protected] KIDStory at Home Family Worship - September 3, 2023 - FAMILY WORSHIP In Deuteronomy 6:4-9 we read, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." One of the amazing things about this text is that it's completely exhaustive! It leaves very little wiggle room for us to sidestep our responsibilities as parents in the spiritual development, training, and discipleship of our kids. There is no greater responsibility in your life than spiritually equipping your children. It is not always easy nor convenient. It is demanding and sometimes there is little fruit to show for your labors. Nonetheless, it is our call as the primary disciples of our kids to be active in bringing the gospel to bear on their hearts and minds each and every day. Our aim for Family Worship services here at The Hills Church is to engage, equip, and encourage parents in the daily task of discipling their children toward a lifetime of following Jesus. We want all that we do to come alongside you. We never want to replace you, and biblically, don't see that as an option. But we want all that we do to serve and equip you for the daily task of discipleship! We sometimes think the production of fruit in our kids' lives is our responsibility. It's not. It is simply our responsibility to faithfully live out and teach these amazing truths to our kids. We must leave the fruit to God. In applying these verses to the weekly worship service as believers gather on Sunday mornings, it is vitally important that you model a life and heart of worship in front of your kids as you lead them into worship. Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare to and are in worship with your kids: More is caught than taught. Your children will learn more about the value of worship by how you model it than what you simply say about it. Talk with your children ahead of time about what worship is and why it matters, what behavioral expectations are for the worship service, and ask and answer questions they have. Encourage and praise them when they meet expectations and correct when needed. Make corporate worship gatherings and church involvement a family priority every week. Look for ways to involve your children in the various aspects of the worship service as the different aspects are happening: prayer, Scripture reading, offering, communion, etc. Arrive early and sit where you can see clearly and hear effectively during the service. Pray, pray, pray! Pray with your children on Saturday evenings before bed, during breakfast, on the way to church as a family, and during the service. Plead with God to move in your own heart and life as well as your children's. Encourage your child to listen for familiar names, songs, words, or events during the service. Worship with your child throughout the week through everyday conversations, meal times, family devotions and worship, singing in the car, and expressing gratitude for all God has done regularly. On the reverse side, there are some ways for you to talk through, explain, engage, and equip your children at various points throughout the worship service. There is also some space provided for them to take notes during the sermon as well. What an incredible opportunity for you to teach, model, train, and equip your children during worship. You're not in this alone! How to prepare your children for and equip them during worship: Announcements/Host Moment: This is when we learn about what is going on in the community of our church, ways to be involved or volunteer, as well as things to do be more connected to others in our congregation. Music: This is the time that most people think of when we say, "worship," though all of life really is worship. Music is simply the time that we sing praises to God for all that He has done for us through Jesus. It is done corporately as a way of demonstrating unity in what we believe and sing about. Prayer: This is a time when we approach God and speak to Him. Sometimes there are components of: confessing honoring Him as God asking God for various things

As a father, do you ever feel like…you might lost your son to the teenage world pressures? You want to disciple him but don't know how? You wish there was a community of men running alongside you but you don't know where to find them? You hope your son will grow up to be a man among boys in his early adulthood? You desire help for your son and yourself in the process? That's where the Primal Path Discipleship Program comes in! Lead Student Minister Adam Herndon, Family Engagement Minister Tquan Moore, and a Hills' Church parent Joe Don Ridgell discuss a beta program called Primal Path set to launch at The Hills this year. An interest meeting will be held at each campus on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 9 am. More details to come. The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character Primal Path Website Have more questions about Primal Path? Email Tquan at [email protected] Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

What can you expect this year in Next Gen Ministry? West Fort Worth Kids and Student Minister -- Erin Nix and Jackson Sanford -- spend time on the podcast sharing some discipleship stories from the summer and preview what to expect this new year. They'll answer questions like, "What's KIDStory?" "What are the primary discipleship moments in Next Gen Ministry?" "How can I get involved?" Want to serve in Next Gen? Click here: https://thehills.org/serveothers Description - Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org

Welcome to Season 3 of the Next Gen Now Podcast! Are you ready to hear what's next in Next Gen Ministry? Join Next Gen Minister Jill Shelby and Lead Student Minister Adam Herndon as they review Seasons 1 & 2 and preview Season 3 of the podcast. The next generation needs you now! But, you also need the next generation and what God is doing among them. Want to serve in Next Gen? Click here: https://thehills.org/serveothers Register for Next Gen Activate on August 13 here: Keller Next Gen Activate - 2:00-4:30 pm North Richland Hills Next Gen Activate - 3:00-6:00 pm West Fort Worth Next Gen Activate - 2:30-5:00 pm Check out our Next Gen Ministers who spoke about the next generation on Communicators Weekend. Jill Shelby | Meet The Moment | Communicators Weekend 2023 - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSSVOTVZPSM&t=593s Adam Herndon | The Overflow | Communicators Weekend 2023 - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBcQGCZDO0k Susan Conway | Anticipating God's Voice | Communicators Weekend 2023 - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGL8WsCR1Tg Jackson Sanford | Carry The Fire | Communicators Weekend 2023 - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hki_f7mD1fE&t=687s Tquan Moore | Identified | Communicators Weekend 2023 - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXaJoieQR0w Next Gen Manifesto We are an army. We have a leader. Our leader is Jesus. We will follow him anywhere. He is our king and our friend. We know Him, we trust His voice, we obey His calling. He tells us who we are. He has all power and authority and he shares it with us. We are an army. We have an enemy. Our enemy is real. We know his tactics are lies, confusion, chaos, destruction and death. We are aware of his activity when we see it. We are not deceived by his lesser stories of materialism, secularism, consumerism, and individualism. Our armor and weapons include truth, Scripture, worship, and prayer. We practice using these every day. We are an army. We have a purpose. Our purpose is loving God and loving others as we pursue the Kingdom of God. The world needs us. They have been deceived. They need light, revelation, insight, healing, and breakthrough. They need to discover the Way, the Truth and the Life. We're on assignment and living our calling. We are not self-actualizing, we are self-emptying following in the footsteps of Jesus. We are an army. We are equipped and activated. Our training is constant. We know where the battle is--in the heavenly realms. We lock arms with brothers and sisters, gaining ground for the good king and leaving his good kingdom in our wake. We have the armor of God, the word of God as truth, and the Holy Spirit as our constant companion. We are an army. We have a story. It's the best story and the only true, beautiful story there is so we will keep re-telling it for all generations so each generation can set its heart anew on God. This is how we meet the moment. We tell stories. We pray hungry. We lay down our lives. We rise up to meet the moment in the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill his purposes for us in these times. We are an army!

Hear the plans for the podcast over the summer and what's in store for Season 3 this fall! Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

There is a spiritual battle going on for the minds and hearts of our children. A vision for God's heart must be cast and leaders must be multiplied before our kids' foundation has crumbled to the culture at large. There is a critical need to raise up and equip leaders to disciple children in ways that work best for them. The Hills Kids Ministry is investing in all of our kids leaders being equipped and activated in KIDStory--an effective teaching strategy to reach kids in all cultures and circumstances with the good news of Jesus and His story. KIDStory Global Director Gary Strudler explains more about KIDStory. Gary will be providing an immersive equipping experience for all current and potential kids ministry leaders and volunteers in June. The Hills Church is happy to host a KIDStory workshop on July 14, 15, and 16th! KIDStory workshops are critical to raise up and equip leaders to disciple children in ways that work best for them. At these workshops you can expect to learn: *Teaching skills that bring the stories of the Bible to life *Fun, interactive ways to hear, learn and retell God's word to include: games, music, art, and drama *Proven ways to facilitate discussions that provide a place where the Holy Spirit can penetrate children's hearts rather than giving pat, predictable answers *How to create learning environments where children become active participants in God's redemptive story instead of just distant observers IF YOU REGISTER, CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE FOR NURSERY THROUGH 5TH GRADE! To register or get more information, please CLICK THE LINK below. Contact your local kids ministry team for more information and to register. July 14 - 6:30-10 pm - NRH July 15 - 1-4:30 pm - WFW July 16 - 2-5:30 pm - KLR Click here to register here: https://thehillschurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2535/responses/new https://kidsaroundtheworld.com/kidstory/ Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

How do we lead our families in the way of Jesus? Hills member Sarah Brooks shares how she has learned from those ahead on the journey. Join this winsome conversation where you will laugh and learn. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Is the gospel good news to you? Evangelism Minister EJ Brown shares how once the next generation has tasted and seen that the Lord is good, sharing that good news becomes a lot easier. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Women's Minister Barbara Gradke shares ways generations of women can learn with and from one another. [email protected] Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

What teens long for, most are not finding -- connection! Teen Life CEO Chris Robey shares some of the latest findings from the CDC on teen mental health and how Teen Life equips, encourages, and powers teenagers all over the metroplex by providing connection. He also shares how parents and leaders can do the same thing. https://www.teenlife.ngo/ Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

How can setting boundaries help the next generation deal with trauma? Licensed Clinical Social Worker Donna Capps explains what trauma is and how equipping the next generation in setting boundaries in a world inundated with trauma can set them up for a better life. WEEK 1 - APRIL 26 KLR - Donna Capps (Boundaries) NRH - Mark DeYoung (Mind & Body) WFW - Stephanie Hunter (Community) WEEK 2 - MAY 3 KLR - Mark DeYoung (Mind & Body) NRH - Stephanie Hunter (Community) WFW - Donna Capps (Boundaries) WEEK 3 - MAY 10 KLR - Stephanie Hunter (Community) NRH - Donna Capps (Boundaries) WFW - Mark DeYoung (Mind & Body) Mental Health Resources: www.thehills.org/mental-health https://thehills.org/counseling/ Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

What do our bodies have to do with mental health? Dr. Mark DeYoung, LMFT, shares how understanding the connection between our mind and bodies is important in living the life God intended. He encourages us to start from a place of wholeness instead of focusing on what is wrong, providing practical suggestions for discipling our kids and students in stewarding their lives well. This includes taking care of our bodies through nutrition, exercise, hydration, and other practices that allow us to be fully present in our own lives. https://www.deyoungconsulting.com/book.html Revolutionary Marriage book WEEK 1 - APRIL 26 KLR - Donna Capps (Boundaries) NRH - Mark DeYoung (Mind & Body) WFW - Stephanie Hunter (Community) WEEK 2 - MAY 3 KLR - Mark DeYoung (Mind & Body) NRH - Stephanie Hunter (Community) WFW - Donna Capps (Boundaries) WEEK 3 - MAY 10 KLR - Stephanie Hunter (Community) NRH - Donna Capps (Boundaries) WFW - Mark DeYoung (Mind & Body) www.thehills.org/mental-health https://thehills.org/counseling/ Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

What is the role of community in mental health? The Hills' Counseling and Wellness Minister Stephanie Hunter shares how loneliness, isolation, hopelessness, sadness, and depression are rampant today and how we were made for connection within community. She shares some of the current barriers to true community and some practical next steps in seeking out real, authentic connection. WEEK 1 - APRIL 26 KLR - Donna Capps (Boundaries) NRH - Mark DeYoung (Mind & Body) WFW - Stephanie Hunter (Community) WEEK 2 - MAY 3 KLR - Mark DeYoung (Mind & Body) NRH - Stephanie Hunter (Community) WFW - Donna Capps (Boundaries) WEEK 3 - MAY 10 KLR - Stephanie Hunter (Community) NRH - Donna Capps (Boundaries) WFW - Mark DeYoung (Mind & Body) Mental Health Resources www.thehills.org/mental-health https://thehills.org/counseling/ Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Want to know what's going on in Next Gen ministry for the next few months and into the summer? Take a listen as Lead Kids Discipleship Minister Patty Weaver and Student Discipleship Minister Emmanuel Dominguez give an update for kids and student ministry. In addition, they discuss the upcoming renovations for the NRH Kids Ministry wing. thehills.org/studentsummer thehills.org/events Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Want a way to serve monthly as a family? Connections Minsters Bailey Plake (WFW) and Sarah Wilson (NRH) share the vision for the next generation serving on the Guest Services team. This is a way for kids and students to be mobilized for mission, engaged as a family, and part of an intergenerational community. [email protected] (KLR Connections Minister) [email protected] (NRH Connections Minister) [email protected] (WFW Connections Minister) thehills.org/serve Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Bridge Minister Amber Baze and Kids and Student Support Person Dr. Laurie Bailey discuss ways you can help meet the needs of kids and students requiring a higher level of care. There are current needs at every campus on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. There is a call to rise up to ensure that none of our kids and students leave our building without contact from a loving, caring adult. Contact [email protected] for more information and specific ways you can help. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

How do you lead your family well in the daily chaos of this world? Justin and Lauren Earley share how parenting happens in habits and how to establish intentional rhythms around everyday routines to find a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where everyone learns how to love. Justin tells how his two books were born out of crisis and desribes our current cultural moment as a mental health crisis, why this is, and what we can do about it. www.justinwhitmelearley.com www.habitsofthehousehold.com https://www.thecommonrule.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Common-Rule-Habits-Purpose-Distraction/dp/0830845607 https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Household-Practicing-Everyday-Rhythms/dp/0310362938/ Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

How do you lead your family well no matter where you find yourself? Josh and Ali Lowry vulnerably share about cultivating a kingdom culture in their home and how it starts with being honest with Jesus. Challenging and encouraging at the same time, this episode has heart and practical applications. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Student ministry dives into a series on Sexuality beginning March 1. Student ministers Emmanuel Dominguez and Tquan Moore overview the series including the dates, the format, and how we desire to equip and activate parents to have hundreds of one minute conversations with their students on sexuality. To delve into human sexuality is to delve into our identity, shame, and longing for connection. In this series we will discuss the identity given to us by God, some unhealthy voices speaking to us about identity (including Gnosticism, modern culture, and purity culture), how those can lead to shame and disconnection. And, finally we will discover how a loving God, who designed our sexuality, calls us out of the shadows of shame and into the greatest intimacy of all. Click here to access the Parent's Guide to the Sex Talk. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Bridge Minister Amber Baze and Our Father's Children Development Director Danielle Bogart discuss ways you can serve foster children in our community in support of our Generations Goal to "raise up 25 new foster families and train 100 members to support foster families". Contact [email protected] for more information. Also visit ourfatherschildren.org Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Baptism Weekend is coming up March 19 at The Hills. Ross and Emily Kaellner and Adam and Misty Herndon join Jill this week in a conversation that includes their own stories of baptism with their children and some tips on how to talk to your child or student about baptism. https://thehills.org/baptism/ https://thehills.org/events-set/baptism-class/ Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Anne de Leyser, who works with a Christian retreat center in Wales called Ffald y Brenin and facilitates the Local Houses of Prayer (LHOP) movement, joins us on site at Ffald y Brenin. You won't want to miss this one! What does our world need right now? What does this next generation need right now? It's the same thing! The presence of God and the inbreaking of His kingdom. Anne shares a bit about the history of the retreat center, the LHOP movement, and her dream for every home to become a local house of prayer. Great stories shared and invitation to each one of us to become a house of prayer, a dwelling place for God. www.localhousesofprayer.org https://ffald-y-brenin.org/ Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Chris and Jill Shelby reflect on the recent sermon series Soulfull. They share about how a recent trip to a retreat center (Ffald y Brenin) in Wales has shaped practices in their own home and offer encouragement to families about habits that can cultivate a hunger for the presence of God in their homes. https://thehills.org/sermon/soulfull/ https://ffald-y-brenin.org/ https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectioforfamilies/ Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Counselor Dr. Kevin Shelby shares how we were created for connection and the importance of moving from isolation, lonelieness, shame and anxiety to a place of healing, connection and freedom. He discusses the three points of connection--to God, others, and self. We also discuss ways that parents can disciple their children Jesus People: A 12 Week Discipleship Study for Teens A Guide for Listening and Inner Healing Prayer-Study Guide A Guide for Listening and Inner Healing Prayer Renew My Story Counseling - Dr. Kevin Shelby Created for Connection Podcast Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Trevecca Okholm, author of The Grandparent Effect: Bridging Generations One Story at a Time, shares some practical ways that grandparents can impact the faith formation of the next generation. Grandparents are those with biological grandchildren or faith grandchildren so this podcast is for anyone who wants to impact the next generation. Kingdom Family: Re-Envisioning God's Plan for Marriage and Family The Grandparenting Effect: Bridging Generations One Story at a Time Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

West Fort Worth Kids Discipleship Minister Erin Nix outlines the new kids ministry roles at WFW including Kids Discipleship Minister, Mission Mobilizer, Family Engager, and Leader Developer. She shares the excitement and the challenges of shifting to a discipleship model and how incremental increases in relational investment can create a ripple effect that impacts the spiritual formation of the next generation. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Sarah Cowan Johnson shares about her new book Teach the Children Well: A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Discipleship. We discuss ways to both proactively and responsively disciple your children. There's lots her that you don't want to miss--from discerning ways you deal with post-Christian culture to facilitating God moments with your children; from technology and deconstruction to learning how to eat your spiritual vegetables. From January 2-16, with the code NEXTGEN you can get 30 percent off the ebook and hard copy (plus free shipping) at www.ivpress.com. See Sarah's bio at https://www.ivpress.com/sarah-cowan-johnson. Visit her website at sarahcowanjohnson.com. Follow her on Twitter: @scowanjohnson. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Student Minister Alexandra McAuley discusses the importance of community in the lives of the next generation. This is part of The Hills' Next Gen strategy of elevating community and part of our Ask for Nations & Generations goal of seeing 2000 members serve the next generation. If you are interested in serving in Next Gen, go to www.thehills.org/serve. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Christian Worldview Teacher Mark Baur shares what worldview is, why it is important, and how we can be intentional in evaluating our developing worldviews. He also talks about how this impacts our faith journey and how we can help the next generation be intentional about how they are viewing the world. Mark's book recommendations: You Are What You Love - https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-What-Love-Spiritual/dp/158743380X/ref=sr_1_3 The Weight of Glory - https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Glory-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060653205/ref=sr_1_1 Crazy Busy - https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Busy-Mercifully-Really-Problem/dp/1433533383/ref=sr_1_1 Life Together - https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/0060608528/ref=sr_1_1 Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Senior Teaching Minister Rick Atchley discusses the first season of the Next Gen Now podcast with Jill. He shares his insights and his encouragement to families, Next Gen leaders, and kids and students.We discuss his upcoming sermon series Cosmic Christmas and ways our families can engage their children throughout the holidays. We also preview upcoming episodes in Season 2 beginning January 2, 2023. Here is a link to some great Advent season resources from author Justin Whitmel Earley, author of Habits of the Household. https://www.thecommonrule.org/advent-edition Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

PATH Director Emily Young shares about The Hills program including the purpose, scope and details. She also shares the alignment happening between all three Hills' campuses. Visit www.thehills.org/preschool for more information about the PATH program. Email Emily at [email protected] for more information about volunteering or working at PATH. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Next Gen Admin Coordinator Debbie Loy discusses the way she sees God moving and what is required of us as He does new things in, among, and through us, especially as it relates to the faith formation of the next generation. We share our story of meeting and how God has worked in our lives. Marching Off the Map - https://www.amazon.com/Marching-Off-Map-Students-Navigate/dp/0996697063/ref=sr_1_1 Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Recreation Minister Brian Gill discusses John Mark Comer's presentation on becoming an apprentice to Jesus from the Child Discipleship Forum. Ruthless Elimination of Hurry https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-emotionally-spiritually/dp/1529308380/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X9ZRUFSLFKK3&keywords=the+ruthless+elimination+of+hurry&qid=1666021797&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjIyIiwicXNhIjoiMS45NiIsInFzcCI6IjIuMDUifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=the+ruthless+%2Cstripbooks%2C115&sr=1-1 Live No Lies https://www.amazon.com/Live-No-Lies-Recognize-Sabotage/dp/0525653120/ref=sxin_10_mbs_w_global_sims?content-id=amzn1.sym.167d0880-9da0-400b-938e-4382731a4102%3Aamzn1.sym.167d0880-9da0-400b-938e-4382731a4102&crid=1X9ZRUFSLFKK3&cv_ct_cx=the+ruthless+elimination+of+hurry&keywords=the+ruthless+elimination+of+hurry&pd_rd_i=0525653120&pd_rd_r=4d745e2f-48fb-4f64-a533-47910f910734&pd_rd_w=jWv2r&pd_rd Search for The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry on the YouVersion App. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Elana Curry joins us from Memphis, Tennessee to share how implicit bias impacts our discipleship. She includes ways to reflect on and mitigate our bias as well as some culturally responsive teaching practices. Cultural Iceberg - https://akgtcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/INT-Cultural-Iceberg.jpg Follow Elana on Facebook or Instagram @elanacurry. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Hills' Worship Leader Luke Cabrera and Jill interview Yancy Wideman Richmond. Yancy is a worship leader, songwriter and producer of hundreds of songs that make Jesus loud. Her Dove Award winning music is all the things kids love and everything adults value. She is a powerhouse at leading and teaching kids from birth to preteen how to worship, and creates popular worship resources for churches and homes around the world. Yancy authored the book "Sweet Sound: The Power of Discipling Kids in Worship." She is a passionate advocate of raising disciples to worship. With a family legacy of children's ministry, her authority and PK perspective help encourage and champion the Kidmin community that the seeds they are planting will reap a harvest that will go on to affect families for generations. Yancy lives with her husband and two sons in Nashville, TN. YancyMinistries.com/sweetsound Listen to all of Yancy's music at your favorite music source: https://sc.lnk.to/yancy

Children's Spiritual Director Lacy Finn Borgo shares the importance of creating space to listen to children on their spiritual jounrey. She includes several practical exercises and examples. http://www.gooddirtministries.org/books-curriculum The Grandparenting Effect: Bridging Generations One Story at a Time https://a.co/d/ihGkqAI Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Christian Worldview Teacher Mark Baur shares what worldview is, why it is important, and how we can be intentional in evaluating our developing worldviews. He also talks about how this impacts our faith journey and how we can help the next generation be intentional about how they are viewing the world. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

WFW Student Minister Jackson Sanford shares way to start "handing over the keys" to the next generation now. How do we equip and activate the next generation to love others, to be on mission, to serve right in their current phase? This not only helps curb entitlement but is aligned with the way God designed them. Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.