Next Gen Now

8th graders Jace Drain and Cy Shelby share about ways they have been equipped, activated and mobilized to be on mission with God now. Hear how they have have been led to serve in Kids Ministry, Special Needs, Respite, and most recently as part of a Student-Led Prayer Team on Wednesday nights at The Gathering. They also share about ways they have been mobilized to be on mission in their schools. De...

Just like a good swing, we must swing backward to swing forward. We need vision that sees both backward and forward. This week we introduce new Lead Kids Minister, Sarah Wilson. God has chosen her to lead our kids ministry into the future. Sarah's first day will be January 8, 2024. This is the last epsiode of Season 3 of our podcast. Season 4 of Next Gen Now will drop on Monday, January 8, 2024. W...

Just like a good swing, we must swing backward to swing forward. We need vision that sees both backward and forward. We look back to learn from the past, get in touch with our heritages--our roots, and remember how we got here today. We identify our foundation. This week Patty Weaver looks back on the past 20 years of kids ministry at The Hills Church. Two decades full of highs and lows. Listen in...

Get to know NRH Kids Family Engager, Sarah Jameson, as she shares about the Advent Family Guide that will be available at all campuses. This guide will align with Rick's Christmas sermon series Fearless Faith. The guide will be handed on December 3. Episode 22 - Teach Your Children Well w/Sarah Cowan Johnson Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Churc...

Young adults Micah and Tanner share about their passion for Jesus and how they desire a church with a multi-generational community. Reach out to us at  nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .

One thing we have been hearing in Next Gen ministry for over two years now is that the spiritual mothers and fathers are coming. The next generation among us has been praying and asking for spiritual mothers and fathers. John and Donna Willbanks, a spiritual mother and father, join the podcast to share how being spiritual parents is not only something they do to serve the next generation, but they...

Kingdom Expansion Minister Chris Shelby shares why this Harvest season is extra special and ways for our families, kids and students to engage. Some special dates to keep in mind: Nov. 4 - Leader Equip https://thehillschurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2657/responses/new Nov. 11 - Harvest Story & Prayer Night Nov. 12 - Harvest Sunday and Offering Reach out to us at  nextgennow@thehills.org and find m...

Jonathan "JP" Pokluda is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX, which grew to be the largest weekly young adult gathering of its kind in the country. JP didn't come to understand the grace of the Gospel until his early twenties after being involved in different denominational churches his entire life. This ignited a desire...

RaeAn, a student of one of our missionary families, shares about what it means to her to be on mission now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFWF9rSAWF8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcSqRkpeQyM Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .  

How do we hear the voice of Jesus clearly speak our identity over us in a culture cluttered with competing voices? Lead Student Minister Adam Herndon and Executive Minister David Meyer have a conversation overviewing the current student Gathering series entitled Clear Identity. This series will be every Wednesday night in October at every campus. It will conclude on October 25 when the current cul...

Is there a move of God happening in the next generation? Auburn University sophomore and former Hills' student Jackson Brownlow shares about the September 12th event when hundreds of students were baptized after a worship service. He reflects on how God was already at work on campus weeks before this event and how he sees hunger for King Jesus rising in his generation. With Baptism Sunday coming u...

We keep hearing that there is no junior Holy Spirit. What does that mean? Ali Lowry and her 11-year old daughter Ella talk about being activated in the Spirit at a young age. You'll hear Ella share how she's been taught to align herself with God's heart for people and how to pray and bless people. This will bless you so you can bless others! Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more...

How do you keep the fire burning after a moment of transformation with God? Join Student Minister Emmanuel Dominguez as he sits down with students Ella Carder, Imari Washington, and Josh Richards to share stories of transformation and steps that anyone can take to grow as disciples of Jesus! Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills...

Chris Covington and Scott Gauldon from the Keller campus share about the importance of community for Special Needs families. Sunday Morning Class Schedule Keller: 10:45 am North Richland Hills: Kids & Adults: 10 am, Kids Only: 11:30 West Fort Worth: 9 & 10:45 am   https://thehills.org/serveothers - Click here to learn how to volunteer in Special Needs ministry. https://thehills.org/specialneeds -...

Looking to be encouraged the next generation of young women? You'll find it here as our four female student interns share their summer journey serving in Student Ministry at The Hills. Learn more and register here for our Womens Wonder Conference. Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .  

Want to hear a real kids staff member share her own vulnerable story of family discipleship and her hopes for families at The Hills? You won't want to miss this one! West Fort Worth Kids Family Engager Amy Leith shares how her new role in Kids Ministry actually set the trajectory for what discipleship looks like in her own home. You'll be encouraged and inspired by this one! Family Discipleship by...

As a father, do you ever feel like…you might lost your son to the teenage world pressures? You want to disciple him but don't know how? You wish there was a community of men running alongside you but you don't know where to find them? You hope your son will grow up to be a man among boys in his early adulthood? You desire help for your son and yourself in the process? That's where the Primal Path...

What can you expect this year in Next Gen Ministry? West Fort Worth Kids and Student Minister -- Erin Nix and Jackson Sanford -- spend time on the podcast sharing some discipleship stories from the summer and preview what to expect this new year. They'll answer questions like, "What's KIDStory?" "What are the primary discipleship moments in Next Gen Ministry?" "How can I get involved?" Want to ser...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Next Gen Now Podcast! Are you ready to hear what's next in Next Gen Ministry? Join Next Gen Minister Jill Shelby and Lead Student Minister Adam Herndon as they review Seasons 1 & 2 and preview Season 3 of the podcast. The next generation needs you now! But, you also need the next generation and what God is doing among them. Want to serve in Next Gen? Click here:  https:/...

Hear the plans for the podcast over the summer and what's in store for Season 3 this fall! Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .  

There is a spiritual battle going on for the minds and hearts of our children. A vision for God's heart must be cast and leaders must be multiplied before our kids' foundation has crumbled to the culture at large. There is a critical need to raise up and equip leaders to disciple children in ways that work best for them. The Hills Kids Ministry is investing in all of our kids leaders being equippe...

How do we lead our families in the way of Jesus? Hills member Sarah Brooks shares how she has learned from those ahead on the journey. Join this winsome conversation where you will laugh and learn. Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .  

Is the gospel good news to you? Evangelism Minister EJ Brown shares how once the next generation has tasted and seen that the Lord is good, sharing that good news becomes a lot easier. Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .  

Women's Minister Barbara Gradke shares ways generations of women can learn with and from one another. hillswomen@thehills.org Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .  

What teens long for, most are not finding -- connection! Teen Life CEO Chris Robey shares some of the latest findings from the CDC on teen mental health and how Teen Life equips, encourages, and powers teenagers all over the metroplex by providing connection. He also shares how parents and leaders can do the same thing. https://www.teenlife.ngo/ Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find...