Overcoming Gen Z’s Struggles Impacting Mobilization
The Gospel Mobilization Podcast
Release Date: 02/12/2024
Launch Survey Results Part 2: What This Means for Teams and Field Leaders
The Gospel Mobilization Podcast
What helps and hinders new missionaries getting to the field? The Launch Survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2025 and the results are in! Over 2,400 new and aspiring missionaries provided fresh insights as to what (and who) helped them in their journey to become a missionary, and what obstacles they faced along the way. In this episode (part 2), host Dave Jacob and Katy White discuss the implications of the results for teams and field leaders. They share the data about the importance of having healthy teams, how current missionaries can help onboard new missionaries, and what...
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Launch Survey Results Part 1: What This Means for Pastors and Churches
The Gospel Mobilization Podcast
What helps and hinders new missionaries getting to the field? The Launch Survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2025 and the results are in! Over 2,400 new and aspiring missionaries provided fresh insights as to what (and who) helped them in their journey to become a missionary, and what obstacles they faced along the way. In this episode, host Dave Jacob and Katy White discuss the implications of the results for pastors and churches, helping them position themselves to send more laborers around the world.
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Using AI to Mobilize Part 2
The Gospel Mobilization Podcast
How are you using AI to mobilize more missionaries? Perhaps you're not using AI at all. This tool is growing extremely fast and it can be hard to stay informed. Today, Gospel Mobilization Podcast host Dave Jacob sits down with Bevin Ginder, cofounder of GlobalCAST Resources, who has spent more than 25 years mobilizing, equipping, and sending laborers to the field. This is Part 2 of our discussion on using AI to Mobilize. Listen to part 1 here: . Dave and Bevin discuss practical tips for using AI to mobilize more missionaries and some helpful AI tools to...
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Using AI to Mobilize - Part 1
The Gospel Mobilization Podcast
How are you using AI to mobilize more missionaries? Perhaps you're not using AI at all. This tool is growing extremely fast and it can be hard to stay informed. Today, Gospel Mobilization Podcast host Dave Jacob sits down with Bevin Ginder, cofounder of GlobalCAST Resources, who has spent more than 25 years mobilizing, equipping, and sending laborers to the field. They discuss the pros and cons of AI, why mobilizers should use it, and some practical AI tools to help you send more. Find all the show notes at . Here are the questions Dave and Bevin discussed: 1....
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Mobilizing Gen Z Through Gaming with Luke Richey
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Today on the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, host Dave Jacob interviews Luke Richey, Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer for Gravity Jack, one of the first augmented reality companies in the U.S. that has helped build technology and games for brands like Pokémon GO, and World of Tanks. Dave and Luke talked about the gaming space, why the Church should be in these spaces, and how to best mobilize the younger generations through gaming. If you're listening to this episode with kids, please note that there is some mild language towards the end of the episode.
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Mobilizing Retirees with Bill Hennessy
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Does your agency or church have a plan to mobilize retirees? Tune in today as Dave chats with Bill Hennesy, author of the newly-released book, Purposeful Retirement. Bill shares practical advice to help mobilizers send more laborers. Here's what Dave asked: 1. Let’s start by talking about retirement. What is it and where do we see this in the Scriptures? 2. You've written a new book called: "Purposeful Retirement - Making the Next Season of Life Your Best," Why write a book about retirement? 3. How can retirees plan for retirement? 4. How can retired people find...
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Helping Believers Overcome Apathy and Comfort with Scott Hildreth
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Do you talk with believers that are apathetic towards world missions? Perhaps you're currently discipling someone who can’t seem to get out of their comfort zone. If so, today’s episode of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast will equip you with practical ideas as you have these difficult conversations. Our host, Dave Jacob, sat down with Scott Hildreth, the associate professor of missiology and associate dean of the ministry preparation area at Southeastern Seminary. A former missionary himself, Scott is working to educate and mobilize the next generation of missionaries. Here’s what...
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Five Tips to Mobilize Ethnic Minorities with Charles Chapman
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We would all agree that the best missions force is a diverse missions force. But how do we practically mobilize more ethnic minorities to the missions field? Join host Dave Jacob as he chats with Charles Chapman, the Missions Candidate Development Specialist for the Alliance. Charles also serves as the African-American Leadership Developer for the Ohio Valley District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. You’ll hear how God called Charles when he was in high school and some best practices that will equip you to mobilize more ethnic minorities. Number 4 just might...
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Creating a Mobilization Culture in Your Organization with John Darnell
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If you are mobilizing in an organization, you know the frustration that can sometimes exist when others unknowingly sabotage your mobilization efforts or at the very least, don’t quite see the importance of mobilization. Today, Dave has a frank conversation with John Darnell, CEO of Global Outreach International. John unpacks his philosophy of mobilization, how to balance hitting the recruitment numbers with discipleship, and what he did to increase the mobilization culture at Global Outreach. Here’s what Dave asked him: Let's talk about when you became the CEO of Global Outreach and how...
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Mobilizing Families with Pastor Sam Jacob
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Can one conversation with a family member really make a difference? Today, Dave interviews his oldest son who has served on staff at two churches overseeing their missions programs and leading people on short-term trips. Sam shares what happened while he and his dad were waiting for a taxi in Thailand and what influenced him as a young boy to serve in ministry and missions. He gives us eight things you can do to mobilize families to the nations and discusses some of the obstacles he's faced over the years too. Here’s what Dave asked him: Let's talk about your childhood. What...
info_outline- About a year ago, you wrote an article for Global Missiology titled, “The Struggles of Generation Z and The Future of North American Mission Organizations.” What motivated you to address this issue?
- In your article you write, "The current generation of North American young adults, Generation Z or iGen, is struggling against several important cultural elements which may severely impact the future of mission organizations.” Can you list these cultural elements leading to the psychological struggles of some in Gen Z?
- How is social media and smartphone use adversely affecting the moral and theological values of Gen Z?
- We know that video game addiction and pornography have devastating impacts. What are the factors that make Generation Z especially susceptible to the dangers of video game and pornography addiction?
- Specifically, you write about three components of video game and porn addiction that adversely impact Gen Z. Can you list those and then unpack each one for us?
- How is overprotection, safety, and risk-taking impacting the mobilization of Gen Z?
- Now that we’ve identified some of these struggles Gen Z face, what are some solutions mobilizers can implement?