FALL 2024
UNLEASHED
Celebrating how your
support is releasing
the people of God and
the power of God
CONTENTS…
GOD’S ON THE MOVE IN KANSAS CITY
THE PRIVILEGE OF ANSWERING JESUS’ MOONSHOT MANDATE
HELP FUEL GOSPEL MOVEMENTS—ONE WORD AT A TIME
A WORD FROM HARRY
FROM WITCH DOCTOR TO HUMBLE SERVANT
God is using you to help unleash this power!
Deep within the heart of an African jungle, a powerful witch doctor held sway over a remote Pygmy tribe. For generations, his family’s practice of witchcraft had been the answer to the tribe’s needs, from health and spiritual guidance to resolving conflicts. Sorcery was woven into the very fabric of their daily life—until something extraordinary began to unfold.
One day, as he returned from the bush, the witch doctor heard something that would change everything: an audio Discovery Bible Study (DBS) playing in his native language. The repeated phrase from Genesis 1, “And God said,” echoed in his mind, a revelation that stood in stark contrast to the elaborate rituals he performed. The idea that
God could create with just His word was a force far beyond any of his so-called powers!
Captivated and curious, the witch doctor joined the Discovery Bible Study sessions. Under the guidance of a local church planter, he started to explore the Scriptures, and something remarkable happened. He confessed his sins, renounced his practices, and, in a powerful act of transformation, burned his tools of witchcraft. Soon after, he was baptized as a public declaration of his newfound faith.
The impact of his transformation rippled through the tribe. The once-feared witch doctor was now a humble servant of the Gospel, leading Discovery Bible Study sessions himself!
He began sharing the life-changing power of God’s Word with his family and friends—a direct challenge to the long-held beliefs that had kept his community in darkness. Today, the sound of Discovery Bible Studies fill the homes of his village, as families gather to discuss Scripture instead of relying on spells and rituals.
This transformation is more than a great story. It’s the direct result of your support. Through your gifts and prayers, God is using you to unleash the power of His Word in African jungles and beyond. You’re reaching deep into communities that once seemed unreachable!
Together, we’re witnessing firsthand what happens when light meets darkness: the Holy Spirit moves and lives are forever changed. So thank you for your ongoing support of what God is doing through New Generations. Your continued support ensures that stories like this one keep unfolding!
GOD’S ON THE MOVE IN KANSAS CITY
You’re fueling local movements too!
For years, a New Generations leader named Jack worked tirelessly in Kansas City to ignite a Disciple Making Movement among those with deep Catholic roots. Progress was slow, and at times, it seemed like the barriers were too great. But in God’s perfect timing, everything changed—a powerful movement began to take shape.
That’s because Jack believed disciple-making wasn’t just for distant lands. He knew it was meant for every neighborhood, in every country. So he planted seeds in his local Catholic community in Kansas City, he built relationships, and then he did what every movement catalyst does: he prayed fervently for God to move.
Suddenly, that spark caught fire. Individuals within the Catholic community started embracing Jesus—not just as new believers, but as disciple-makers themselves!
This transformation in Kansas City is a vivid reminder that the work of disciple-making isn’t confined to far-off places. It’s happening here at home, too, and it’s driven by the same spirit and vision that fuels New Generations globally.
As this movement grows, so does the need for resources like Bibles and training—all of which your support makes possible. So thank you again for your partnership, which God is using to unleash His power from neighborhoods to nations—our nation included!
THE PRIVILEGE OF ANSWERING JESUS’ ‘MOONSHOT‘ MANDATE
By Andy Lehmann, New Generations President
As a dad, I love challenging my young girls to push past the limits of what they see as possible. Whether it’s going down the highest slide at the park or memorizing a grown-up-sized Bible verse, I find tremendous joy in watching their eyes light up and their imaginations be unleashed as they do things that previously seemed out of reach.
Similarly, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy inspired a nation to dream beyond its limitations with his famous “We Choose to Go to the Moon” speech. At the time, it seemed totally and technologically impossible. But his “moonshot” statement forced new ways of thinking and operating that eventually made possible what had previously been out of reach.
Long before Kennedy’s speech, Jesus issued His own “moonshot” mandate: “Make disciples of all nations.” He commissioned them with the mandate to make more followers of Himself—of every people group on earth. Easy peasy, right? I can only imagine what they were feeling in that moment. Overwhelmed? Were they in disbelief? Did it give them a profound sense of purpose? Did it give them joy that they
were chosen?
I’ve felt all these things in discovering that the commission Jesus gave to his followers then is the same one He gives to us as His followers today. It challenges our imaginations of what’s possible,
and if we take Him seriously, it forces us to ask
the question, “What’s it going to take?”
I’m convinced that the technology needed to fulfill Jesus’ “moonshot” mandate is for ordinary Christ-followers to make disciples that make disciples in their natural networks.
We’re seeing it happen all around the world. And together, captured by God’s purpose and full of joy in being chosen, we get to obey Jesus’ command and make disciples of neighborhoods and nations. I’m grateful for the privilege to do that with you.
HELP FUEL GOSPEL MOVEMENTS—ONE WORD AT A TIME
Movements are happening across the globe, and it’s happening with one copy of God’s Word at a time! In the second quarter of 2024 alone, New Generations witnessed the start of over 10,000 new Discovery Bible Studies (DBS). These gatherings represent thousands of spiritually hungry individuals diving into Scripture for the first time and exploring the life-changing Gospel message.
But with every new group that begins a DBS, there’s an ongoing need for more Scripture. As new disciples are made, each one needs their own Bible to deepen their understanding, grow in their faith, and share the Gospel with others. This isn’t just a momentary need—it’s a continuous effort to ensure that every follower of Jesus has the resources they need to thrive and multiply.
Your support makes this possible. With each Bible, whether printed or digital, you put the Word of God into the hands of new believers who are eager to learn and share. So thank you for your ongoing support to fuel Gospel movements together—one Word at a time.
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A WORD FROM HARRY
Dear Friend,
As you’ve read through this newsletter, you’ve seen how God is moving—one transformed life, one new disciple, one Bible at a time. But here’s the amazing part: these aren’t isolated stories. They’re all connected, part of a much bigger picture.
It’s the compounding effect of God’s work, where each small act of faith and each seed planted multiplies into something far greater.
Think of it like this: When you support New Generations, you don’t just help start a Discovery Bible Study—you ignite a chain reaction.
One new believer shares with another, who then shares with their family, their friends, and before you know it, an entire community is changed. This compounding effect is how movements grow from a single spark into a blazing fire.
Your generosity is fueling this growth, and the results are astounding. But as these movements expand, so does the need. More Bibles, more training, more opportunities to spread God’s Word. It’s a beautiful challenge to have, and it’s one we’re facing together.
So thank you for standing with us in this work. As we close this chapter and look ahead, let’s keep our eyes fixed on the God who multiplies our efforts in ways we can’t even imagine.
Because when we work with Him to unleash the power of the Gospel, there’s no telling how much He will do.
Harry Brown
CEO