Next Gen Blog
Stay informed with stories, news, and updates from churches across our association and throughout the state. Here you’ll find stories, events, and resources that celebrate ministry work and keep our church community connected.
454 Students Gather for Collegiate Weekend as Florida BCM Celebrates 100 Y…
This year, as Next Gen Ministries celebrates 100 years of ministry on collegiate campuses in Florida, the Collegiate Weekend event gathered a large turnout of 454 students. “Collegiate Weekend is […]
Supporting Kids with Special Needs in Kids Ministry Spaces
According to a study published in April 2025 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 28% of people in the United States have some type of disability. […]
VBS Planning: Starting the Year with Purpose
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to start planning for an incredible summer! Vacation Bible School remains one of the greatest tools the local church has to reach […]
Recruiting Volunteers for Preschool Ministry
One of my first and longest held memories is learning and singing “Jesus Loves The Little Children…”. Even though that was many years ago, it has stayed with me throughout […]
How to Joyfully Memorize Scripture
One of the things I love about living in Florida is going to the beach. The smell of the salty air, the sand between your toes, the food from nearby […]
International university ministry requires trust in God to lead and provide
Editor’s note: Join your fellow Florida Baptists in prayer for missionaries serving around the globe during the Week of Prayer for International Missions, Dec. 1-8, as well as in financial […]
No Place Like Home: Creating A Pathway for Spiritual Disciplines in the Ho…
In a recent study I conducted between parental spiritual maturity and spiritual discipline practices in the home, two key takeaways were noted. First, spiritually mature parents felt less confident to teach their children about the Gospel. Second, prayer was the least practiced spiritual discipline. Therefore, I created a HOME Model to help parents become the primary spiritual caregivers, as was intended from the beginning.
Say YES to VBS – 2025
Vacation Bible School, or VBS, remains one of the most popular ways for churches to reach their community and unchurched families.
Creating a Gospel-Sharing Culture in Your Student Ministry
I love helping young people boldly and naturally share their faith.
Engaging the Next Generation with Radical Hospitality
When I first came to the church at the age of 12, the idea of hospitality was foreign to me. Growing up, I lived in a home that didn’t value time together in the same way that I would come to experience at church. When I visited on a Sunday morning, I was greeted at the front door and experienced someone taking the time to get to know my story. There I realized the church wasn’t limited to a building; church is a family of believers who intentionally fellowship with one another for God’s glory.
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