Chase Baker, Next Gen Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church, joins Pastor Jeff to talk about raising the next generation to know and follow Jesus. Chase shares how he gave his life to Christ at VBS when he was eight years old, shaped by faithful parents and a church community that poured into him. Now 15 years on staff, that same partnership between home and church fuels his passion for ministry.
Chase reminds parents that they are the primary disciplers of their kids. Church gets a few hours a week. Parents get thousands. Rooted in Deuteronomy 6, he shows how faith is passed on in everyday rhythms like car rides, mealtimes, and bedtime. He also opens up about his daughter Kit's rare liver condition as a newborn, and how his dad's prayers and 40 church members gathered in their home carried his family through crisis. Today, Kit leads preschool worship at 10 years old.
The goal isn't perfection. It's intentionality. Kids aren't just the church of tomorrow. They're the church of today, and faith is often caught more than it's taught. God chose you to parent your child, and He will equip you for every step. Because every moment invested in the next generation carries eternal weight.
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