Next Gen Now

Episode 96 - Families that Follow the Way - Fears Oct 28, 2024

Hear Shawn and Niki Fear describe their journey in following the way of Jesus. Listen to the way they describe, in awe, the way they are seeing how God has woven the througlines of Scripture and Life together. And how it is impacting everything -- their own journey, parenting their two girls, their jobs.

https://shereadstruth.com/

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

thebibleproject.com

Living Fearless

Episode 95 - Follow the Way - Spiritual Formation with Erich Robinson Oct 21, 2024

What is one word to describe Jesus? Hear Spiritual Formation & Groups Minister Erich Robinson's answer to that question and how spiritual formation in groups is how you can connect relationally and grow spiritually at The Hills regardless of your age.

practicingtheway.org

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

https://thehills.org/studytools/

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Episode 94 - Follow the Way - Discipleship with Drew Ritchie Oct 14, 2024

Drew Ritchie, Senior Discipleship Minister, shares who has influenced his discipleship journey, how he believes community is what the next generation needs, and you'll find out his middle name.

Future Church book

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Episode 93 - Follow the Way - New NRH Student Minister Diego Reinoso Oct 07, 2024

"Parents, you are enough!" Diego Reinoso shares this encouragement and testifies to the working of God in his life while offering some practical ways his young family follows the way of Jesus together.

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Episode 92 - Follow the Way - Prayer with Debbie Loy Sep 30, 2024

Want to know what praying without ceasing actually looks like? Next Gen Admin Coordinator and Prayer Warrior Debbie Loy shares what a life of prayer can be -- constant communication with the Father. Hear how adults, kids, and students have been equipped and activated to pray and how prayer really is the strategy!

Stay tuned for updates about prayer room days and times.

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Episode 91 - Follow the Way - Jake Miller Sep 23, 2024

Telling the truth disarms the enemy. Jake Miller, NRH Student Ministry Resident, vulnerably and openly shares about his discipleship journey--the highs and lows, the good and the struggles. Parents, this is worth listening to more than once. Hear Jake discuss ways parents can talk to their children about pornography (before and when they are exposed) and why including "the why" is part of discipleship.

https://everaccountable.com/

https://www.covenanteyes.com/

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Episode 90 - Follow the Way - Primal Path 2 Sep 16, 2024

Attention is one of the most precious resources there is. Joe Don Ridgell notices that the focus of our kids' attention reveals how they are being discipled. Joe Don is on the Primal Path with his two sons. He shares vulnerably about the intentionality required in parenting without beating ourselves up and encourages all dads of boys to join the Primal Path. If you are interested in participating in the Primal Path, reach out to your campus Student Minister in charge.

DAL: jeremiah.haywood@thehills.org KLR: adam.herndon@thehills.org NRH: Diego.reinoso@thehills.org WFW: jackson.sanford@thehills.org

Additional Resources:

Primal Path Website The Intentional Father book The Future of Manhood (earlier Next Gen Now episode)

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Episode 89 - Follow the Way - Stephen Grove Sep 09, 2024

Meet Student Ministry Resident Stephen Grove shares what it means to follow the way of Jesus even, or maybe especially, when that means uncertainty. Hear how his parents sowed, others have watered, but God has given the increase in His life.

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Episode 88 - Follow the Way in Spirit and in Truth with Pastor Rick Atchley Sep 02, 2024

Pastor Rick provides timely insight about how following the way of Jesus includes knowing Scripture and the voice of the Spirit and how knowing Scripture is the way you discern the voice of the Spirit. It's not either/or; rather it's both/and. Hear how he sees the next generation and encourages families to foster both Biblical literacy and listening to the voice of God for today. May God's word feed you and His Spirit lead you...

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Episode 87 - Follow the Way - Interns Aug 26, 2024

These young adults have something to share that includes not discounting the next generation and providing space for them to question and grow. Summer interns Hannah Davis (KLR) and Brooklin Shackelford (WFW) join the podcast and offer their experience this summer and words of wisdom and encouragement for all of us wanting to impact the next generation.

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Episode 86 - Follow the Way - Primal Path 1 Aug 19, 2024

A father and son describe their journey on the Primal Path. Listen as Jeremy and James Bankes tell what the last six months of taking part in Primal Path has been like. The Hills Church is offering dads and sons the opportunity to participate in Primal Path at a discounted rate. We believe this could change a generation of men as fathers and sons follow the way of Jesus together.

What: Intentional Father Kick-off (a gathering of men who intend to raise their sons well)

When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 / 8:30am - 11:00am / Breakfast Provided

Where: The Hills NRH Campus Student Center Downstairs Room 171.

Click this link to register - https://thehillschurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/3137/responses/new

Primal Path Website

The Intentional Father book

The Future of Manhood (earlier Next Gen Now episode)

Episode 85 - Follow the Way - Season 5 Kickoff Aug 12, 2024

So much in store for '24 (and 25)! Hear where God is leading the Next Gen team including the calendar, teachings, experiences, mission, and more! Adam, Sarah, and Jill preview the school year and launch the fifth season of Next Gen Now!

Reach out to our Global Kids Minister at sarah.wilson@thehills.org or our Global Student Minister at adam.herndon@thehills.org.

Raising Passionate Jesus Followers podcast

Primal Path Information What: Intentional Father Kick-off (a gathering of men who intend to raise their sons well) When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 / 8:30am - 11:00am / Breakfast Provided Where: The Hills NRH Campus Student Center Downstairs Room 171. Click this link to register - https://thehillschurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/3137/responses/new

Leader Equip - Save the Date - Nov. 16

Click here to sign up to serve in Next Gen Ministy - thehills.org/serve

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Bonus: Summer Recap Aug 05, 2024

What a summer it has been! Kids and students have been discipled and have been on mission. Hear how while summer may be a break from school, it's not a break from mission of God. In fact, it has been the perfect opportunity for the next generation to go deeper in their faith.

Reach out to our Global Student Minister at Adam.herndon@thehills.org and our Global Kids Minister at Sarah.wilson@thehills.org.

Interested serving in Next Gen Ministry? Fill out a form here - www.thehills.org/serve.

Episode 84 - A Season 4 Bonus Episode - Tech Follow Up Jun 03, 2024

WFW Student Minister Jackson Sanford and WFW Student Leader Danny Pectol share on the importance setting boundaries around technology and ideas to do it.

The Anxious Generation book

Episode 83 - Left to Their Own Devices? Confident Parenting in a World of Screens Jun 03, 2024

Katharine Hill is UK Director at Care for the Family. Prior to joining the organization in 2004, Katharine practiced in family law. Katharine leads Care for the Family’s policy agenda, participating in Government Round Tables and in consultations on matters of family policy. She is currently an expert advisor to the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households. Alongside this she continues to speak both nationally and internationally, and writes stand-out books on family life.

She is a former board member for the International Commission on Couple and Family Relations, a trustee for The Relationships Academy and is a member of the Council of Reference for Time for Marriage.

https://www.katharinehill.co.uk/

Left to Their Own Devices book

https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/

Season 4 concludes with this episode. Catch up on episodes this summer and look for new episodes in Season 5 in August.

Episode 82 - Raising Passionate Jesus Followers May 27, 2024

Phil and Diane Comer share about their book Raising Passionate Jesus Followers. The Comers have been in ministry together for over 45. Phil and Diane count as their greatest joy that John Mark and Tammy, Rebekah and Steve, Elizabeth and Brook, and Matthew and Simona have each chosen to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Their two sons have followed their father into pastoral ministry, one of their daughters is married to a pastor, and the other daughter and her husband are living on mission to their friends and fellow designers in the heart of Hollywood and around the world.

And now Phil and Diane have the unprecedented joy of watching their seven grandchildren being raised up in a rich heritage of life changing faith.

In 2004, Phil and Diane planted Solid Rock, A Jesus Church (now known as Westside: A Jesus Church), in Portland, Oregon. Their son, John Mark, and his wife, Tammy, partnered with them from the very beginning, in what became a clear move of God in and through the thousands of people who came each week. With half of the 6000 or more people being under the age of 30, Phil and Diane have been privileged to learn to adapt the way they communicate to a generation longing for truth expressed in their own language.

This movement has now become a network of churches that are similar but with their own distinct leadership and vision. In 2011, Phil passed the lead role on to John Mark’s capable leadership and expanding vision. Phil and Diane began to focus their sights on developing a ministry to the next generation of parents who were asking many of the same questions that had perplexed them all those years ago.

Thus was born, INTENTIONAL: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers as a way of teaching and training the hundreds of young people in their church who were now just beginning to raise children of their own. The elders of their church asked Phil and Diane to put together a conference for this purpose, both for the AJC family of churches, and for any other churches that might share the need and desire to enable parents to train their own children to love and follow Jesus.

Their own church embraced this conference with such enthusiasm that they filled the first session with hundreds of parents, turning people away and quickly rescheduling a second event to accommodate all who wanted to listen and learn. Phil and Diane recognized the pressing need for focused teaching in the spiritual training of children. They have decided to completely dedicate the next season of their lives to focus on this task of training parents.

While remaining embedded in Westside: A Jesus Church, Phil and Diane have, thus far, accepted invitations to five countries on five continents and to numerous churches around the United States in order to teach Intentional: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers.

https://www.intentionalparents.org/phil-and-diane

https://the-intentional-parents-podcast.simplecast.com/

Raising Passionate Jesus Followers book

https://www.practicingtheway.org/

Episode 81 - Consecration of a Generation May 20, 2024

Luke LeFevre is 27 years old and lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Rebecca and his daughter Evelyn. He is the Director of Ministry Engagement & Gen Z at Gather25—a global gathering of the Church that will take place on March 1st, 2025—and is the founder of a student and young adult movement called Consecrate. Luke has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people and led thousands to faith in Christ. He is the author of the book "Holy Unto The Lord: Rediscovering the Joy of Holiness" and holds degrees in Speech Communication, Christian Ministry, and Strategic Leadership. Luke lives with a passion to see revival in the Church, awakening in America, and the gospel reach the ends of the earth.

https://lukelefevre.org/

Holy to the Lord book

www.gather25.com

When You Pray podcast

Episode 80 - Families that Follow the Way: KIDStory @ Home May 13, 2024

Do you want to disciple your children at home but don’t know how or where to start? Many parents are intimidated and think those in the church will do a better job even though children are there for maybe an hour a week. KIDStory is a simple strategy where everyone in your home can connect with Jesus and His Story in an environment that builds trust, stability and security. Sarah and Jill share this simple strategy anyone and everyone can do at home. Start today! Access free resources here: https://kidsaroundtheworld.com/kidstoryhome/

Register for free virtual KIDStory workshop. DATE: Monday and Tuesday, May 20-21 TIME: 8:00-9:30 AM Pacific/ 10-11:30 AM CST Reserve your spot by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/KS_ZoomWorkshop_05-2024

We are actively inviting members to serve Sundays this summer in Kids Ministry using KIDStory. We'd love to have you join us. Click here to join the team - https://thehills.org/servechurch

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Episode 79 - Student Testimony May 06, 2024

11th grader Caleb Young shares his testimony on how saying "yes" to living life on mission is for the benefit of others and for our own transformation.

https://www.rocakidzclub.com/

https://thehills.org/sermon/you-2-0/

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Episode 78 - Welcome, Jeremiah Haywood! Apr 29, 2024

Get to know Jeremiah Haywood, the Next Gen Family Discipleship Minister at The Hills Dallas Campus.

Here is a link to the book Jeremiah mentioned: The Faith of Our Children: Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation

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Episode 77 - Finding Our Place in the Story Apr 22, 2024

Emmanuel Dominguez, David Meyer and Jill Shelby discuss Emmanuel's call to church planting, the difference between leaving and being sent, and how for all of us our lives are really just finding our place in God's story.

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Episode 76 - Technology Part 2 of 2 Apr 15, 2024

Are you using technology or is it using you? Join Adam and Jill as they interview Fort Worth Christian Director of Modern Learning and Next Gen Now podcast producer Darryl Loy as we dive into this anxiety-producing hot topic. We only scratch the service so we anticipate there are more podcasts to come.

Parents of kids and students are invited to the Parent Gathering on Wednesday, April 24 at KLR, NRH and WFW campuses. Check with your campus kids or student minister for details where you will discuss establishing a Technology Rule of Life for your family.

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Episode 75 - Technology Part 1 of 2 Apr 08, 2024

Are you using technology or is it using you? Join Adam and Jill as they interview Fort Worth Christian Director of Modern Learning and Next Gen Now podcast producer Darryl Loy as we dive into this anxiety-producing hot topic. We only scratch the service so we anticipate there are more podcasts to come.

Parents of kids and students are invited to the Parent Gathering on Wednesday, April 24 at KLR, NRH and WFW campuses. Check with your campus kids or student minister for details where you will discuss establishing a Technology Rule of Life for your family.

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Episode 53 - Baptism, Revival & The Next Generation [REPLAY] Apr 01, 2024

[REPLAY] 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 April 7, 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!

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Episode 28 - Talking to Your Kids About Baptism [REPLAY] Apr 01, 2024

[REPLAY] Baptism Sunday is coming April 7! One of our N&G goals is to see 1,825 people surrender to Christ and be baptized. Baptism Sunday is a day to celebrate new life in Christ, while also seeing God’s faithfulness in adding to this goal! If your kids or a child close to you is showing an interest in baptism, this one is for you!

Curious about baptism and want to learn more? https://thehillschurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2624/responses/new

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Episode 74 - Forming Faith Collaborative Mar 25, 2024

Adam and Sarah share learnings from the Forming Faith Collaborative with teachings from John Mark Comer, Andy Crouch, and Matt Markins. Some key takeaways: fromation is a daily process, a discipleship pathway is simple (be, become, do) but also complex (because we are all unqiue and at different points), and formation is counter cultural.

Join the Student Gatherings at each of our campuses on April 24 to craft a Digital Rule of Life for you and your family. More details to come through campus communications.

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Episode 73 - World Mandate Mar 18, 2024

10th grade students Addison and Tess join Alexandra and Jill to discuss the mission of God and their generation after attending World Mandate Missions Conference together. They share how they are learning to hear God's voice, pray about His Kingdom coming, the importance of multi-generational community, and partnering with Jesus in what He is doing on the earth during our times.

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Episode 72 - Altars Mar 11, 2024

Do you desire to see the fame and deeds of God renewed and known in our time? Do you hunger to see more of the manifest presence of God? Do you want to build a culture of prayer inside your heart, your home, your church, your city? A group of women who attended the Altars Conference in NYC debrief the experience and share why anytime, anywhere is altar time.

https://www.altars.nyc//

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Episode 71 - Lifestyle of Hearing God Mar 04, 2024

New Hill's missionaries share their own journey in learning to listen and hear the voice of God and how they are cultivating that lifestyle in their own journey and in their parenting.

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Episode 70 - Wired to Parent Feb 26, 2024

Kingdom Parent and author Bridget Van Zyl discusses her book Wired to Parent and how we can lead our children from a heavenly mindset in partnership with the Holy Spirit.

Order her book here: Wired to Parent by Bridget Van Zyl.

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Episode 69 - Controlled (Addiction Series) Feb 19, 2024

Join Adam and Jill as we discuss teens and addicion with Teen Life Director of Communications Karlie Duke. Student Gatherings on February 28 and March 6 will deal with this topic. On February 28 we will also host a Parent Gathering to equip parents to disucssion addicition with their teen.

Linked her is a discussion guide to help you with these conversations. https://axis.org/resource/a-parent-guide-to-addiction/

Scriptures mentioned were: Psalm 37:4, Matthew 12:43-45, 2 Timothy 1:7

https://teenlife.ngo/

Episode 68 - Don't Let Fear Hold You Back Feb 12, 2024

Saundra Botts, Volunteer Leader & KIDStory storyteller, shares a powerful testimony on how God has worked in her life as she has stepped into Kids Ministry, not allowing fear to hold her back. Click here if you are interested in impacting the next generation by serving in Kids Ministry. http://www.thehills.org/serve

Click here to register for KIDStory training on Feb 24. Use code HILLSCHURCH to attend for free.

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Episode 67 - Encountering God Through Worship Feb 05, 2024

"Set this one on repeat and listen every day." That's what someone said who got to listen to this episode early. Julie Puckett shares her heart about the heart of worship. This one's for everyone because we are all worshippers! Living into the culture of worship that Julie describes would be transformational for us as individuals, families, and a church body.

Check out this previous podcast episode from Season 1 with Yancy entitled Discipling Kids in Worship

Wednesay Night Student Ministry Gatherings will focus on Encountering God through Worship on Feb 7, Feb 14, and Feb 21.

Episode 66 - Kids Leader Developers Jan 29, 2024

Kids Leader Developers Rachel Herman (KLR), Brandi Ayala (NRH) and Jennifer Young (WFW) share about their role in Kids Ministry and why elevating community is what the next generation needs.

Click here if you are interested in impacting the next generation by serving in Kids Ministry. http://www.thehills.org/serve

Click here to register for KIDStory training on Feb 24. Use code HILLSCHURCH to attend for free. https://give.kidsaroundtheworld.com/event/kidstory-workshop-februrary-24-25/e553384

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Episode 65 - Facing Your Future Jan 22, 2024

College student Kellan Woodward and Adi Lowry share their own journey in making decisions about college, major, finding a faith community and much more. This is a great one to share directly with the teens in your life. Parents and leaders, hear how these two young adults are processing their future and what they say the church can do to help their generation.

Decision Making and the Will of God book

Jamie Winship Identity podcast 1 of 5

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Episode 64 - Teaching with the Master Teacher Jan 15, 2024

Twila Higginbottom, a former public school teacher, delightfully shares how teaching children is one of the things that makes her most come alive. She encourages and provides some practical ways that those wanting to teach kids the Bible can do so by listening to the Holy Spirit. Hint: It includes vulnerability. A few notable quotes: "Jesus is the Way and He has a way." "Curriculum should serve Jesus." "Plan your lesson with Jesus".

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Episode 63 - 8th Grade Boys on Mission Jan 08, 2024

8th graders Jace Drain and Cy Shelby share about ways they have been equipped, activated and mobilized to be on mission with God now. Hear how they have have been led to serve in Kids Ministry, Special Needs, Respite, and most recently as part of a Student-Led Prayer Team on Wednesday nights at The Gathering. They also share about ways they have been mobilized to be on mission in their schools.

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Episode 62 - Swinging Forward with Sarah Wilson Dec 11, 2023

Just like a good swing, we must swing backward to swing forward. We need vision that sees both backward and forward. This week we introduce new Lead Kids Minister, Sarah Wilson. God has chosen her to lead our kids ministry into the future. Sarah's first day will be January 8, 2024.

This is the last epsiode of Season 3 of our podcast. Season 4 of Next Gen Now will drop on Monday, January 8, 2024. We have so much planned for the upcoming season for you!

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Episode 61 - Swinging Back with Patty Weaver Dec 04, 2023

Just like a good swing, we must swing backward to swing forward. We need vision that sees both backward and forward. We look back to learn from the past, get in touch with our heritages--our roots, and remember how we got here today. We identify our foundation. This week Patty Weaver looks back on the past 20 years of kids ministry at The Hills Church. Two decades full of highs and lows. Listen in and learn from this pioneering kids minister as she steps into the next chapter of her life.

Come see Patty's last Christmas musical-In a Galilee Far, Far Away on Saturday, December 9 at 6 pm in the Worship Center at NRH. Then, stop by at her reception on Sunday, December 10 between the 8:30 and 10 or betwwen the 10 and 11:30 services at NRH.

Other Christmas opportunities are: Keller Campus - Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9 at 9 am. West Fort Worth Campus - Christmas Musical on Saturday, December 9 am at 5 pm.

For more information on Christmas, visit thehills.org/christmas

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Episode 60 - Advent Family Guide & Family Engagement Nov 27, 2023

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

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Episode 59 - Passion for Generations Nov 20, 2023

Young adults Micah and Tanner share about their passion for Jesus and how they desire a church with a multi-generational community.

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Episode 58 - Spiritual Mothers & Fathers Nov 13, 2023

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.

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Episode 57 - Once in a Generation Harvest Nov 06, 2023

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

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Episode 56 - Jonathan "JP" Pokluda on Identity and the Next Generation Oct 23, 2023

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

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Episode 55 - Next Gen on Mission Oct 16, 2023

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

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Episode 54 - Clear Identity: The Church and the Cultural Moment Oct 09, 2023

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

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Episode 53 - Baptism, Revival & The Next Generation Oct 02, 2023

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!

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Episode 52 - Activating the Youngest Among Us Sep 25, 2023

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!

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Episode 51 - Lasting Transformation Sep 18, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 50 - Special Needs Families and Community Sep 11, 2023

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 stacy.barnes@thehills.org
North Richland Hills - Amber Baze at amber.baze@thehills.org
West Fort Worth - Amy Leith at amy.leith@thehills.org

Episode 49 - Insights from Interns Sep 04, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 48 - Engaging Families Aug 28, 2023

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 - amy.leith@thehills.org

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 in our lives or the lives of others, and
- thanking Him for His grace, mercy, and patience with us through Jesus.
Missions Moment: This is an occasional time that we hear from a missionary or someone who has gone a mission trip and what they saw God doing in various parts of our country or the world.
Testimony: This is an occasional time that we hear from someone in our church about what God has done or is doing in their life as well as what they are learning about God through their experiences.
Baptism: This is an occasional time when we see people respond in obedience to Jesus’ command to make disciples and baptize them. There’s nothing magical about the water. It is simply a picture that everyone watching gets to see that reflects what God has done in that person’s heart and life.
Scripture Reading: This is the time when we read through a selected portion of the Bible, which is God’s breathed-out word to us. There are 66 individual books with one main message: God’s love for a sinful people and everything that He has done throughout history to redeem and love them in Jesus.
Sermon: This is the time when the preacher takes what the Bible says and explains what it meant when it was written and also what it means to us today. This is a very important time to pay attention, listen, pray, follow along in your own Bible, and see what needs to change in your life to live obediently.
Offering: This is the time in the service when we are reminded about God’s faithfulness to us and that everything we have ultimately belongs to Him. He doesn’t need our money. It is simply a time for us to generously give to advancing the gospel in our own church and the ministries it is involved in.
Communion: This is an event that takes place every Sunday. It is a reminder for us of Jesus’ death for us as we eat the bread, which reminds us that His body was broken for us, and when we drink the cup, which reminds us that His blood was spilled in order to reconcile us to God.

Episode 47 - Future of Manhood Aug 21, 2023

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 tquan.moore@thehills.org

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 46 - School Year Launch Aug 14, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org

Episode 45 - Season 3 Kick Off Aug 07, 2023

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!

End of Season 2 Jun 05, 2023

Hear the plans for the podcast over the summer and what's in store for Season 3 this fall!

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 43 - HIStory KIDStory May 29, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 42 - Family on Mission May 22, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 41 - Evangelism and the Next Generation May 15, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 40 - Generations of Women May 08, 2023

Women's Minister Barbara Gradke shares ways generations of women can learn with and from one another.

hillswomen@thehills.org

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Episode 39 - Teen Life May 01, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 38 - Let's Talk About Mental Health: Boundaries Apr 24, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 37 - Let's Talk About Mental Health: Mind & Body Apr 17, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 36 - Let's Talk About Mental Health: Community Apr 10, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 35 - Ministry Update & NRH Renovations Apr 03, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 34 - Serving in Connections Mar 27, 2023

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.

jeff.gary@thehills.org (KLR Connections Minister)

sarah.wilson@thehills.org (NRH Connections Minister)

bailey.plake@thehills.org (WFW Connections Minister) thehills.org/serve

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 33 - Seeing Beyond Behaviors - A Call to Meet the Needs of ALL Kids & Students Mar 20, 2023

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 amber.baze@thehills.org for more information and specific ways you can help.

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 32 - Habits of the Household Mar 13, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 31 - Cultivating a Kingdom Culture in Your Home Mar 06, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 30 - Let's Talk About Sex Feb 27, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 29 - Explore Opportunities to Serve Children and Families in Foster Care Feb 20, 2023

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 amber.baze@thehills.org for more information.

Also visit ourfatherschildren.org

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 28 - Talking to Your Kids About Baptism Feb 13, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 27 - Local Houses of Prayer Feb 06, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 26 - Soulful Families Jan 30, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 25 - Created for Connection Jan 23, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 24 - The Grandparenting Effect Jan 16, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 23 - Shifting Priorities in Kids Ministry Jan 09, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 22 - Teach Your Children Well Jan 02, 2023

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 21 - Serve in Next Gen [REPLAY] Dec 26, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 20 - Worldview Development [REPLAY] Dec 19, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 19 - A Blessing from Pastor Rick Dec 12, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 18 - Preschool at the Hills (PATH) Dec 05, 2022

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 emily.young@thehills.org for more information about volunteering or working at PATH.

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 17 - Marching off the Map: Discipling the Next Generation in a New Reality Nov 28, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 16 - Apprenticeship to Jesus Nov 21, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 15 - Culturally Responsive Discipleship Nov 14, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 14 - Discipling Kids in Worship Nov 07, 2022

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

Episode 13 - How to Have Spiritual Conversations with Children Oct 31, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 12 - Worldview Development Oct 24, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 11 - Mission Mobilization for Next Gen Oct 17, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 10 - Counter Cultural Thoughts Behind Family Engagement Oct 10, 2022

Student ministers Adam Herndon and Tquan Moore discuss the call to engage every family as part of the Next Gen ministry strategy. In this challenging yet encouraging episode, you will hear about ways we want to engage families in the discipleship journey--that of their children and their own. Check out all the great resources that were mentioned. And make sure you hear the special call to fathers to intentionally disciple their sons.

https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/jon-tyson-the-intentional-father/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-family/id1585603452

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-no-lies-podcast/id1585715586?i=1000538452149

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 9 - Navigating Life as a Young adult Oct 03, 2022

Young Adult Liasion Ross Kaellner and Young Adult Ministry Leader Kinsey Gibson discuss young adult ministry at The Hills Church, the challenges young adults faces, ways the church can best come alongside young adults, and considerations within Next Gen Ministry to help better equip young adults to thrive. thehills.org/youngadults https://instagram.com/thehillsyoungadults

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org

Episode 8 - Supporting ALL Kids and Students Sep 26, 2022

Next Gen Bridge Minister Amber Baze discusses her role and her heart for conencting with all kids and students needing a higher level of care. She shares TBRI (trust based relational intervention) principles of connection, empowerment and correction and how this is the way Jesus treats everyone of us. In addition, you will learn about The Hills' special needs ministry as well as our foster care Generations goal. thehills.org/specialneeds nationsandgenerations.org child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/ thehills.org/serve Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 7 - Empowering Children to Hear from God Sep 19, 2022

Leading kids ministry voice Melissa MacDonald encourages us to focus on empowering the next generation to hear God. She shares a phenomenal story about a kid who didn't believe God was real and then experienced God in a surprising way. Come hear Melissa in a webinar at The Hills on September 22 from 12:15-1:00 pm in the upstairs student ministry room. https://www.melissajmacdonald.com/ Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 6 - The Samuel Generation Sep 12, 2022

The Hill’s missionary and mother of four Ali Lowry shares a vision for the next generation and that they will be a generation where “the voice of the Lord does not go unheard.”

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 5 - Gen Z Adult Interns Share Sep 05, 2022

We interview our summer student interns about their faith journey.

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 4 - Family Worship Aug 29, 2022

Kids Minister Patty Weaver talks about Family Worship. Find out why we have family worship and key ways to help prepare your child for attending family worship weekends.

Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org

Episode 3 - Preview of Kids & Students Aug 22, 2022

Student Minister Emmanuel Dominguez and Kids Minister Patty Weaver talk about Equipping & Activating the next generation to Love God. They also preview what the fall will look like for kids and student ministry. Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 2 - Serve in Next Gen Aug 15, 2022

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 nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Episode 1 - What is the mission of God? Aug 08, 2022

In this episode, Taylor Walling hosts a conversation with Jill Shelby, Next Gen Minister and her husband Chris Shelby, Kingdom Expansion Minister. The team discusses the topic of the mission of God. We hope you enjoy this first episode and that you will subscribe to the podcast. Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Next Gen Now Trailer Aug 01, 2022

Here is the official Trailer of the new podcast from the Next Gen minisitry team at The Hills Church. Taylor Walling introduces Next Gen Minister, Jill Shelby and they discuss the Next Gen ministry at The Hills as well as the vision for this Next Gen Now podcast. Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

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