A New Generation Church is a church with attendees whose average age is at least as young as the average age of the community in which the church exists Any church can become a New Generation Church that reaches & continues to reach the next generation The Psalmist writes We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord about his power & his mighty wonders (Psalm 784 NLT) No Christian would purposely hide the timeless truths of Christianity from the next generation But often we do not because of the substance of our church but because of the approach of our church For A New Generation is not about changing your church's statement of faith or core beliefs It is about evaluating & changing as needed your church's programs ministries & practices in order to more effectively connect with & stay connected with the next generation Written for both church leaders & members For a New Generation presents 5 practical strategies that will lay a foundation for a church to thrive for generations to come It is based on the assumption that accepting the status quo is the greatest threat to your church's core mission & perhaps to the long-term survival of your church