Next Generation

The Warmth of A Home

We have this tradition at 4KIDS where every Christmas season we gather all our foster and adoptive families for big Christmas parties in our different regions. One part of that Christmas party is our gingerbread house competition. We break out into groups and decorate all of these gingerbread houses, which with hundreds of kids in one room, you can imagine, is quite the sight!  Home in the Warmth One of my first years going to these Christmas parties as 4KIDS’ President, there was a young boy who eagerly recruited me to be on his gingerbread house team. His little brother […]

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God’s Promise to Israel

I will bring back the captives of My people Israel; They shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; They shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them; They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them. I will plant them in their land, And no longer shall they be pulled up From the land I have given them,” Says the Lord your God. (Amos 9:14–15 NKJV) God’s promise kept One of the greatest tangible proofs that the Bible is true is the way prophecies are made and fulfilled and the way promises are made and kept. The most […]

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Asbury University Graduates Critical Thinkers Ready to Change the World

Since 1890, Asbury University’s commitment to rigorous Christian liberal arts education has not wavered, and students at the picturesque school in Wilmore, Ky., can expect to belong, become and be set apart. What Asbury University Focuses Through an emphasis on whole-person development — thinking well, living well, loving well and serving well — Asbury strives to develop graduates into critical thinkers who are ready to serve others and change the world. With a deeply engaged and thoughtful faculty and staff invested in the lives of students, Asbury’s unfailing principles of faith, morality, deep thought and ordered love are evident in […]

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Waynesburg University Ranks Among the Best in Nursing, Counseling and Criminal Justice

Consistently ranked a best value school, Waynesburg University has built a reputation for value, high-quality education and outcomes. The University’s focus on service annually impacts thousands of individuals in its local communities and internationally, and its Strategy for the 21st Century affirms its commitment to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and ethical leadership skills for all students. Top programs include nursing, counseling and criminal justice, which rank among the best nationally. What Waynesburg University Offers Waynesburg University offers more than 70 undergraduate major concentrations and several graduate and professional programs, both online and in-person, and its Pathways Center provides comprehensive student […]

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EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED EDUCATION

For over 150 years, Milligan University has prepared men and women to be servant-leaders. Our focus on scholarship, community, and faith inspires students to make a difference. Nationally Recognized Academics U.S. News ranks Milligan among the top 12 regional universities in the South, and among the top two in value. Our business, education, engineering, and nursing programs, among others, are well respected and recognized. Connect the Classroom to the World Our professors design projects to address real issues. Engineering students purify water for rural communities. Chemistry and biology students improve antibiotics for cystic fibrosis patients. Ministry students visit innovative churches […]

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Ocean’s Edge University Equips Christian Leaders

How Ocean’s Edge Equips Leaders Our heart at Ocean’s Edge is to equip the next generation of leaders to find their purpose and fulfill their calling. We exist to bridge the gap in education and discipleship to raise up leaders who passionately love God and have a heart to grow in their giftings. If you are a college-age student looking to grow in leadership, and desire to be invested in by leaders who care about you, this is the place for you. We provide the opportunity to get a degree through our partner schools while being equipped and trained with […]

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The Church in a Digital Revolution: Navigating Digital Missions

I was recently talking to a friend whose father pastors a megachurch in a majority world country. She and her husband had just left to plant a new church focused on the next generation. She explained, “We can’t lead the way my dad did. The very nature of the church has to change.”  She shared the story of a young lady named Camilla, who reached out to her through Instagram and expressed her suicidal thoughts. They met over coffee, and Camilla talked for over an hour about her struggles. Then, she asked if she could be prayed over. So there […]

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What You Should Know About Gen Alpha

As the world continues to advance technologically, the gap between generations is shrinking rapidly. This has a significant impact on how the Church and organizations reach and connect with the younger generations. Generation Alpha, the generation born between 2010 and 2024, is growing up in a world that is vastly different from the one most of the older Gen Z kids experienced. It’s exciting to see the next generation, Gen Alpha, growing up. While there’s still a lot of research to be done to understand them fully, we can approach this as an opportunity to learn and grow together. By […]

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