Messages / Word of the Year 2025

Help The Next Generation Win

Pastor Bob Merritt leads a transformative discussion on practical and powerful ways to help the next generation thrive in faith and life. This message dives into the challenges modern families face and shares life-changing insights on raising responsible, faith-filled kids by leading with integrity and love. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or mentor, this is a must-watch!

January 12, 2025 | Bob Merritt

Discussion Questions
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  1. What does it mean to help the next generation “win,” and why must it start with parents living out their own faith?
  2. How can we balance modern conveniences with teaching kids the value of hard work, patience, and resilience?
  3. Why does modeling respect, faith, and self-control as parents have such a powerful impact on children’s future choices?
  4. How does the concept of “affirming a child’s worth” shape their identity, and why is this critical in today’s world?
  5. What can parents and mentors do to combat the “SCENE” influences (speed, convenience, entertainment, nurture, entitlement) in shaping a child’s character?