YOUT 350 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Reading Report So the Next Generation Will Know 2025.docx

Reading Report: So the Next Generation Will Know

Joanna Lockard

YOUT350: Campus Ministry

Stephen Vandegriff

October 30, 2025

Table of Contents

Introduction.........................................................................................................................1

Summary.............................................................................................................................1

be no continued disciples of Jesus Christ if the precedent is not set by the past

generations. Only through the continued support of previous generations and following

their actions and examples, do newer generations continue their walk with Christ, the

growth of the kingdom of Heaven, and the spiritual foundation of the world. Christ calls

people to “go forth and make disciples” (Matthew 28:19 New International Version) and

“we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord” (Psalm 78:4). Christ

calls for a legacy to be left, to create disciples who know of the Lord, of his good works,

and of his love. McDowell and Wallace explain ways in which the new generation can

learn from the older generation about the love of the Lord, the promises he gave, and

the value in honoring a God that is all-knowing, all-forgiving, and all-loving.

church long before they ever tell anyone,” which means that this younger generation is

leaving the church, and they’ve decided to leave before anyone can even try to help

guide them back to the Lord.1 In the book, the purpose was to be things that the older

The aim is to guide the younger generation into a more solid foundation in their

relationship with Christ. “So The Next Generation Will Know” is a book that is truly a call

Personal Response

much future influence that Generation Z is going to create because it is such a large

generation. Without their foundation and faith being placed in God and His hands, there

is little to no hope that future generations beyond Generation Z will be firmly planted in

the faith and love of Jesus Christ. Utilizing the tips and tricks that McDowell and Wallace

discuss in their book is a great place to start when it comes to launching the next

generation in their love of God. Creating disciples is the Great Commission from Jesus

Christ; we have been called to complete this mission in pursuit of true happiness. We

should all aim to go forth and create disciples of the next generation, Generation Z, and

all future generations to follow Generation Z. Building the foundation now, building the

blocks for future generations to look at, examine, and mimic are key areas that we can

generations can begin today. Trust that the Lord has placed you here, today, to guide a

relationship toward Him. The Lord is all-knowing and therefore knows who will and will

not become a disciple, but even the Lord calls us to create as many disciples as we can. A

whole generation is becoming lost and broke because of their lack of faith, their lack of

trust, and their lack of guidance in the Lord. Build relationships, one conversation at a

time, speak the truth, speak love, and speak holiness into the lives of the new

generation, so that the kingdom of Heaven can grow.