Speaker & Band Announced for ASCENT 2023

Every year we ask a worship band and speaker to lead us based on our theme.  And this year our theme is BE we will be going through all the verses where we Christians are called to live out their true identity instead of what the world says we should be.  For this reason we

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Church Leaders Guide to AI: Making the Most of Technology in Your Ministry

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s here and now. While most people think of AI as something only tech giants use, churches can benefit from using this technology too. But how do you make sure you’re getting the most out of AI while staying within the confines of biblical principles? Let’s

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Exploring the World of Gen Z

Gen Z, also known as Zoomers or igen, are the generation born between 1996 and 2015. Today’s youth pastors and ministers are meeting them in church and interacting with them on social media. But who is this mysterious generation? Let’s explore the world of Gen Z to better understand their values, habits, and influences. A

The State of Youth Ministry 2023

Since the mid 70’s a ministry focused on the teenage years has become pretty much standard for most churches and denominations.  But even throughout a single denomination things can vary when it comes to ministering to teenagers.  USMB NextGen wants to know how are different ministries reaching the next generation, what are they struggling with,