For 22 years, Cityteam provided the context for miraculous movements to emerge. Cityteam, a ministry to the homeless and addicted communities, was focused on a more effective future by exploring ways to plant the Gospel so that it would transform communities. That desire led to relationships in India and Africa with a new approach and … Read more

I remember sitting around with the team discussing the future and listening for where God was about to take us. In spite of the fear and uncertainty because of the winds and storms, we knew God held control and He had a much bigger plan. Our commitment to God and to one another got stronger, and … Read more

By Harry Brown, President of New Generations As I reflect on the year just ended, my thoughts go to the incredible team God has assembled. I find three consistent qualities among this group, and I think it’s valuable to point out how they exhibit themselves in the context of New Generations. Here are three aspects: … Read more

Sometimes it’s easy to forget the power of the Holy Spirit when it comes to discovering Jesus and growing spiritually. God is the only one capable of the transformative work in the heart. Our job is to be faithful in our witnessing.  Access ministry is a natural progression where we meet the needs of a … Read more

There are three primary areas to search for people of peace: the home, the workplace, and other spaces people gather when they are not at work or home, such as gyms or clubs. We’ve found these to be consistently successful areas to gain access to a community!  Many times, we are able to partner with … Read more

We find positive results when we consider the simplicity of ministry as a lifestyle. Rather than depend on polished or extensive events and programs, we consider the basic need for humans to be loved, listened to, and cared for. As we reach out in ways that meet those needs, we find opportunities to build relationships … Read more

Access ministry and compassion are intertwined. You can’t have one without the other in the communities where disciple-making is the goal. When we consider Jesus’ ministry on earth, He was healing, feeding, providing, and sharing with the community! Why should our work be any different? In our strategy of access ministry, we simultaneously consider how … Read more

Access ministries bring to light a few key concepts in disciple-making. First, it’s really helpful when disciple-makers are able to earn a living! We believe God calls every Jesus-follower to be a disciple-maker, so it’s necessary to still be earning a living and taking care of your family while still pursuing this call.  This brings … Read more

The strategy of reaching a community begins with building relationships. Without the trust of a community, it’s unlikely that there would be much opportunity for further Kingdom work. That’s why, as we consider the concept of “access ministry,” we see so much opportunity to reach communities effectively. It begins by meeting a practical need. If … Read more

  Stories of transformation spur us on in the work we’re doing with New Generations. If there are ever times we doubt the power of prayer, we look to testimonies of disciple-makers around the world who have experienced firsthand the mighty ways God works when we dedicate our lives to prayer.  One example of that … Read more