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

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