Gen Z Christians don’t stay on campus full-time because nobody does. Everyone’s doing a side hustle. Chances are they will have just as many evangelistic opportunities doing an internship as they will at the lunchtime campus meeting.
That’s been the same basic process for every book I’ve written—trying to bring into existence something approximating the book I’ve been looking for. I’ve got loads of ideas for books that I wish existed.
Call me old fashioned, but I find using an old-school print copy of the Bible helpful, especially at the start of the day. Our devices remind us of work and play; it’s easy to get distracted just checking a message or swiping to another page.
Cultivating an appreciation for good writing is important for leaders. You should also explicitly affirm a diversity of word gifts and value culture-making. Don’t deny the urgency of gospel ministry but do make clear that all kinds of work are can be done ‘as to the Lord’.
I wanted books that taught children about the wonder of God without belittling God or them. Books that acknowledged the child’s stage of development, their sense of fun and personality, while also inviting them into a genuine life of faith.
