By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- What do a virtual reality lab, a selfie studio, a comedy show and an NHL locker room have in common? If you’re Zac Workun, these venues are prime settings for youth ministry training. Workun is a student ministry specialist for Lifeway Christian Resources who helps plan and lead the Experience, an immersive training event for … [Read more...]
Pruitt’s “Revival Generation” helps leaders walk students toward faith renewal
By Brandon Elrod DALLAS — Shane Pruitt, national director of next gen evangelism at the North American Mission Board (NAMB), has been praying for the next generation to awaken to the goodness and glory of Jesus, and he wanted church leaders to have a resource that could spur students to deeper faith that extends beyond platitudes. Through Lifeway Christian Resources, … [Read more...]
ETCH Conference invites Next Gen ministry leaders to prepare for what’s next
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Kids, student, Next Gen and family ministry leaders gathered at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Oct. 9-11 for Lifeway Christian Resource’s annual Next Gen Ministry Conference—ETCH. The ETCH (Equipping the Church and Home) Conference focuses on pouring into and investing in ministry leaders, according to … [Read more...]
ETCH Conference encourages kids and student ministry leaders to live out their calling
By Marissa Postell NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For attendees at ETCH 2022, the gathering was a place of friendship, rest and encouragement. On October 3-5, 2022, 800 children and student ministry leaders from across the nation filled Music City Center in Nashville and were reminded their identities are found in the One who has called them by name and called them for a purpose. The … [Read more...]
ETCH Conference to tackle identity in next-gen ministry
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A leading topic of confusion for the next generation is the concept of identity. But before churches can partner with parents in addressing this issue, ministry leaders of kids and students must first have a biblical foundation for their own identity in Christ. At this year’s ETCH Conference, happening October 3-5, ministry leaders will … [Read more...]