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Mark Tenney Jan 21, 2026

Welcome to Our New Website!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our completely redesigned website! After months of planning, designing, and building, we’re excited to share this new digital home with you. A Fresh Look for a Growing Mission Over the past 30 years, Every Generation Ministries has grown from a single vision in Poland to a global network spanning 18 countries. Our website needed to reflect that growth—and more importantly, make it easier for you to connect with what God is doing through trained leaders around the world. The new site features a cleaner design, easier navigation, and a more compelling way to…

EGM Aug 18, 2017

Transformational Ministry in a Digital Age

Over 20 years ago, the “Internet Revolution” began. Since then, the world has been experiencing the greatest shift in communication in over 500 years. The last seismic paradigm shift of this kind was the invention of the movable type printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th Century. The printing press resulted in the explosive growth of the Kingdom of God. The Bible was made available to the masses. Today, modern digital communication offers an unmatched opportunity to give people the chance to respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Church is poised to advance the story of Jesus…

Daniel Watts Aug 10, 2017

Can Children Be Disciples of Jesus?

If I survey my life, I find certain qualities that are not good. In fact, there are issues I have wrestled with my entire life. When my children were born and I began parenting them, I suddenly realized that those same qualities were evident in them. Apparently, they had picked them up from somewhere. Sometimes I say things and sound exactly like my 90 year-old father. Hmm… Children know how to follow others Over the years of ministry with children, I have watched boys and girls grow and develop. I have noted the manner in which they walk like one…

Daniel Watts Aug 4, 2017

The Value of Simplicity When Teaching the Bible

After all the parties and celebrations, my friend took his family to dinner to celebrate his PhD. He had just graduated from USC. At the table, his eight-year old asked if his degree meant he could give people medicine. He replied, “No honey, it’s an academic doctorate.” Her response was, “Oh, so you’re a doctor who can’t help anyone?” Children see things simply and are not impressed by complexity. Complex concepts require simple explanation Studying physics, loving music and being a committed student of the Bible, I value simplicity. In these spheres, many of the real paradigm-shifting breakthroughs were due…

Alex Bruda Aug 4, 2017

(A Lack of) VBS in Latin America

School is out and the time to enjoy summer vacation has arrived. It’s the perfect time to play and have fun, but there is a big problem in Latin America. Most parents need to work through summer to provide for their families. It’s just not possible to take time off to enjoy the sunny days of summer. This situation leaves children with very few options for how to spend their time during vacation days. While they wait for their parents to come home from work, some will watch TV or play with their phone for most of the day; others…

EGM Aug 2, 2017

More than Cookies and Coloring Pages

My closest friend from middle school just revealed something to his friends and family that I’m sure was a shock to most of us. Throughout his life – and especially during his childhood – he has struggled with gender dysphoria. He’s struggled with wanting to be a girl. When he revealed this secret to me, I couldn’t help but think about what it must have been like to be struggling with those feelings and not having anyone to talk to about them. It must have been so confusing. And scary. Then I thought about a discussion we had here at…

Daniel Watts Jul 31, 2017

Transformational Ministry is Relational

Susan was the lesson planner and organizer. Cobb was the fun-loving, relational businessman. Everyone thought of her as the “teacher” and “children’s worker.” Cobb was just helping out. Each Sunday they would serve side-by-side. Whenever I would check in on them, I would observe Susan presenting the Bible truth, leading an activity or helping children memorize a relevant verse from God’s Word. She was one of the most gifted and effective teachers I have ever worked with. I would observe Cobb sitting on the floor with children sitting around and on him. He would be laughing with the children, talking…

Alex Bruda Jul 28, 2017

Travel Update: Quinton Hufferd in Hungary

I was a little nervous about going to Hungary. It wasn’t the potential language barrier, the new people to meet, or the distance. It was the pressure of teaching a national ministry team that has been operating for twenty years. I started with the Bible resource publishing program abroad less than a year ago… what could I have to offer them? God is always strong enough Fortunately, God uses us even when we feel ill-equipped. Moses was called to speak for a nation, yet he had a speech impediment (Exodus 4:10). Paul used to kill Christ-followers before he was called…

Daniel Watts Jul 26, 2017

Children Can – and Do – Respond to God

Years ago, I was asked to preach in a church in Quilpué, Chile. Before the sermon, they took an offering. The ushers had large, shallow straw bowls. Four of them stood in the front of the sanctuary. Down the pew from me was a young girl that looked to be about ten years old. She was all alone. When the pastor called for the offering, she stood up along with others, dug into her dress pocket and pulled out two coins. She took one and went to the front to give half of what she had to God. When I…

EGM Jul 24, 2017

Maybe it Really Does Take a Village

In 1996, then First Lady Hillary Rodham-Clinton released a book entitled, It Takes A Village. This title was criticized for several reasons. Many people disagreed with the overall premise of the book, that the community is responsible for raising children collectively, not just each child’s parents. I was a part of that camp. I believed for years that the responsibility of children’s discipleship lay squarely on the shoulders of parents. I based this conviction on my understanding of Deuteronomy 6. But the more closely I looked at the passage, I found my position on this issue totally reversed. I now…

Krysten Norkaitis Jul 24, 2017

Travel Update: Krysten Norkaitis in Mexico

Last month, I had the privilege of traveling to Mexico City to work with EGM-Mexico‘s Director, Benjamin Calderon, and a few key leaders. The purpose of the trip was to begin their training process on the five qualities of a Model Children’s Worker and to challenge them to teach others what they learn. What is a “Model Children’s Worker?” The Model Children’s Worker is the teaching model we use here at EGM. It is a model that is taken from Deuteronomy 6. It shows Christian leaders how to teach Bible stories to children in a meaningful, interactive way. The goal…