Thrive Series

Three Things the Next Generation Needs to Thrive 

Next Gen Pastor: Nate Istrate 

Thursday, July 25th, 2024

Sunday, July 28th, 2024

The Passage

1 Timothy 4:6-16

All throughout the Bible we see examples of leaders pouring into the next Generation.

• Jethro > Moses > Joshua

• Eli > Samuel > David

• Elijah > Elisha

• Barnabas > Paul > Timothy

And the most important/prevalent example:

• Jesus > 12 Disciples 

The 3 Things the Next Generation Needs

1. Mentoring

Mentors are immeasurably important. They pour into you as you pour into others.

• 2 Timothy 2:2

• Proverbs 27:17

• 1 Cor 11:1

• Philippians 4:9

2. Responsibility

We all carry responsibilities. For example (for me: Nate), I have Fathers in the Field ministry, being a man, a leader, husband, father, Christian. These look different for each of us, but we should all approach them as scripture directs. 

• 1 Cor 4:1-2

• Luke 16:10

3. Encouragement

Due to aspects of social media, negative talk, and pressure, encouragement is not always given. Yet, it should be because “encouragement is the antidote to sin.”

• Joshua 1:7

• Philippians 2:19-21

Challenge/Take away:

• Find a mentor

• Become a mentor

      Start serving in kids or students.

• Be the example

     Through encouragement and responsibilities