Rethinking Kids Discipleship: Engaging Gen Alpha in the Great Commission

On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Taylor Johnson is joined by Alex Rose and Lauren Denton to discuss why kids' discipleship is essential in the church today. They explore the role of parents, the church, and practical strategies for equipping children to live out the Great Commission.Meet the Speakers:

• Taylor Johnson – Next Gen Minister at The Church at Station Hill, passionate about engaging families in discipleship.
• Alex Rose – Next Gen Minister at The Church at Avenue South, leading ministries from birth to 18 years old.
• Lauren Denton – Next Gen Minister at The Church at West End, building a growing kids’ ministry in a new campus setting.

• 1:10 – Why discipleship isn’t just for adults—every kid can be a disciple
• 5:00 – How kids can engage in the Great Commission at school, home, and in their community
• 9:40 – The critical role parents play in discipling their children
• 17:30 – Teaching kids about giving as part of their spiritual growth
• 24:00 – Fostering gospel conversations with kids and how they naturally share their faith
• 31:35 – Integrating kids into the broader life of the church through worship and service
• 38:22 – Leadership development for kids and fifth-grade leadership teams
• 47:55 – Practical steps churches can take to disciple kids more effectively

• Gospel Project Curriculum – Teaching kids the story of the Bible
• What is a Christian? (Lifeway Kids Resource) – A tool to help kids articulate their faith
• The Giving Book – A resource designed to teach kids about stewardship
• The Gospel: God's Plan for Me – A simple framework to share the gospel with kids
• Five G’s of Discipleship (Brentwood Baptist) – Giving, Going, Groups, Gospel Conversations, and Gathering

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