A Memo from Aaron Barnett, Chief Innovation Officer: The Importance of Innovation To Reach The Next Generation
In a world characterized by rapid change and unprecedented connectivity, the challenges and opportunities in reaching the hearts and minds of the youth demand innovative strategies. Your commitment to Generation Distinct has enabled us to be at the forefront of utilizing innovative approaches to see the Next Generation radically committed to Christ and His mission. We are passionate about creating a future where the next generation rediscovers Jesus Christ and is unleashed as innovative missionaries to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth. But, what is an innovative missionary? We define an innovative missionary as young adult who is driven by a profound commitment to evangelism and trained to employ diverse strategies to proclaim the Gospel to their generation in impactful ways. This approach involves not only traditional methods but also ventures into realms such as starting businesses, creating platforms, utilizing the arts, leveraging technology, and actively caring for those who are suffering. These missionaries, deeply connected to their own generation, recognize that the core of every strategy is evangelism—the heartbeat of everything they do. By meeting people where they are, whether through entrepreneurial endeavors, creative expressions, or compassionate outreach, innovative missionaries aim to make the Gospel accessible and profoundly relevant to the unique challenges and aspirations of their peers. By investing in innovative technologies and methodologies, we bridge the gap between tradition and the contemporary context in which the Next Generation navigates daily. Our commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and the Gospel remains unwavering, and we are leveraging these innovative strategies as powerful tools to convey the timeless truths of Jesus Christ. We are confident that, through your support, we will continue to pioneer innovative strategies that effectively reach the Next Generation for the glory of Christ.
Empowering the next generation often starts with listening to what they have to say.
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