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Next Gen & Story of Redemption Testimonials
Mike E. O’Neal, President Emeritus, Oklahoma Christian University
"It is a genuine honor to encourage Christians everywhere to partner with James Nored and the Next Generation for Christ ministry to bring the Gospel story to God’s children around the world.
Next Gen and its 'Story of Redemption' films is one of the most effective evangelistic ministries I know. James understands the needs of and how to communicate with today’s generations and is helping stem the decline of believers among the younger generations. If you want to invest in a ministry with great result around the world, or you need someone to reach a local or international community, I hope you will review the Next Gen website and call James."
Next Gen and its 'Story of Redemption' films is one of the most effective evangelistic ministries I know. James understands the needs of and how to communicate with today’s generations and is helping stem the decline of believers among the younger generations. If you want to invest in a ministry with great result around the world, or you need someone to reach a local or international community, I hope you will review the Next Gen website and call James."
Next Gen & Story of Redemption Testimonials
Jon Mullican, President of Hope Network
"No one I know displays a deeper passion for Millenials than James Nored. With every fiber of his being, James points himself toward this upcoming generation. He understands them, connects with them, speaks their language, dives into their tech-world and uses their tools like none other. Listen to him and learn!
James Nored is Millenials’ subject matter expert. He has immersed himself in understanding what makes them tick, what gets their attention and how the local church can impact their lives. If you want to reach Millenials near you, listen to James."
James Nored is Millenials’ subject matter expert. He has immersed himself in understanding what makes them tick, what gets their attention and how the local church can impact their lives. If you want to reach Millenials near you, listen to James."
Next Gen & Story of Redemption Testimonials
Jon Reed, Senior Minister, Hilltop Church of Christ, El Segundo, CA
"James Nored came and spent the whole day with us, talking about evangelism and outreach. And one of the things that James is doing that we really like is The Story of Redemption. I grew up with something in our brotherhood called the Jule Miller film strips. In their time they were fantastic and very effective, but they really don't apply as much anymore.
And so what James has done, if you've seen his videos, is he makes it very real, very authentic, and very accepting for people who don't have a Christian background, who maybe haven't been in church in a long time, and he uses narrative as a way of engaging people, the narrative, the story of Jesus Christ."
And so what James has done, if you've seen his videos, is he makes it very real, very authentic, and very accepting for people who don't have a Christian background, who maybe haven't been in church in a long time, and he uses narrative as a way of engaging people, the narrative, the story of Jesus Christ."
Next Gen & Story of Redemption Testimonials
Paul Reiman, Elder, Fairfax Church of Christ, Fairfax, VA
"The Story of Redemption study series provides an easy and enjoyable way to share the message of Jesus with others. Each lesson in the series focuses on a specific story in the Bible and includes a professionally created video and printed material. The videos were filmed in different places around the world, with moving narration that helps the listener understand God's love for each person. And the printed material includes the actual story, quoted directly from the Bible, and thoughtful questions which promote discussion between all people -- believers, non-believers, young and old.
The SOR series is an excellent tool for sharing the story of God's love for man and His plan to reconcile each person to Himself through faith in Jesus."
The SOR series is an excellent tool for sharing the story of God's love for man and His plan to reconcile each person to Himself through faith in Jesus."
Next Gen & Story of Redemption Testimonials
Joey Derr, Deacon for Spanish Ministry, Chisholm Hills Church of Christ, Florence, AL
"We were really excited to be part of the process of getting this in to Spanish for the first time. It was great and my wife loves translation, and she was really proud to be a part of this process along with our Hispanic minister, Jesus. We just had a seminar here in Lima at one of the congregations and there was great participation. Seven different congregations were represented and we had over 100 in attendance. Everybody really liked the material.
The church leaders here were really excited about the Story of Redemption program because they felt like it was something that they could use to equip their members to be more evangelistic. And also, I think the young people really were excited about the video approach that they could use to share quickly and easily with their friends on their phones and using other media and technology.
I really see a great way in which the materials can be used for those that want to practice English. We're excited because we now want to take this back to our Hispanic congregation . . . . We highly recommend this program, especially for an evangelistic approach."
The church leaders here were really excited about the Story of Redemption program because they felt like it was something that they could use to equip their members to be more evangelistic. And also, I think the young people really were excited about the video approach that they could use to share quickly and easily with their friends on their phones and using other media and technology.
I really see a great way in which the materials can be used for those that want to practice English. We're excited because we now want to take this back to our Hispanic congregation . . . . We highly recommend this program, especially for an evangelistic approach."
Next Gen & Story of Redemption Testimonials
Joel Petty, Missionary in St. Petersburg, Russia
"We've seen how the Story of Redemption can be used in Estonia, with our teenagers in St. Petersburg, Russia, with people here in Minsk and Moscow, with the children's camp, also James went to Kiev, Ukraine . . . I think he has a real heart for, obviously a great desire to not only share the Gospel . . . but also to equip other Christians with good material that relates to this new generation of people that are more open to video, to short, concise, clear presentations.
The PDFs and the printed materials and the videos are something really anyone can use not just to get to evangelists or not just James himself. And so when he leaves, he's leaving people with material, with information, with something they can use practically to sit down and read the Gospel story with anyone."
The PDFs and the printed materials and the videos are something really anyone can use not just to get to evangelists or not just James himself. And so when he leaves, he's leaving people with material, with information, with something they can use practically to sit down and read the Gospel story with anyone."
Next Gen & Story of Redemption Testimonials
Joel Njue, Made in the Streets, Nairobi, Kenya
"Today we have various churches coming to The Story of the Redemption seminar. The churches were very excited about the material. You look at the youth and the teens nowadays, they are, what we say, digital. And I think the videos are neat. We have reached out to 160 churches. I think it's exciting."
Next Gen & Story of Redemption Testimonials
Joshua Marucm, Ecuador, Director of Quito School of Preaching
Joshua Marucm, Ecuador, Director of Quito School of Preaching
During the pandemic, we were able to connect the [SOR[ videos with an English learning opportunity. We paired students in Ecuador with church members in the states and asked them to meet weekly during Lent. We opened a zoom room we called, “La Capilla,” and staffed it with a secretary who would guide the couples to private rooms where they could go through questions about the video for that week . . . We did form many one-on-one friendships using English to deepen our common desire to know our Creator. Some of these friendships are on going and so we pray the Lord continue to use them for His purposes.
I found the SOR videos a well developed and easy-friendly resource to begin conversations between seekers and Christians. Thank you for the work, investment, and access you have provided for enabling these encounter. May He continue to bless our efforts to make Him known!
I found the SOR videos a well developed and easy-friendly resource to begin conversations between seekers and Christians. Thank you for the work, investment, and access you have provided for enabling these encounter. May He continue to bless our efforts to make Him known!
Next Gen & Story of Redemption News
--- Articles on Next Gen Written by Erik Tryggestad, President & CEO of The Christian Chronicle
Screenshots from The Christian Chronicle website - https://christianchronicle.org/; CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Christian Chronicle!
Next Gen articles referenced in the screenshots and links below were written by Erik Tryggestad, President and CEO of The Christian Chronicle
Next Gen articles referenced in the screenshots and links below were written by Erik Tryggestad, President and CEO of The Christian Chronicle
- Christian Chronicle Article #1 - Christian Chronicle Article on Next Gen & the Nored Family Mission Trip to Croatia (Distance Learning)
- Christian Chronicle Article #2 - Christian Chronicle Article of how Ivica watched the Story of Redemption in prison & believed (Gospel Sets a Croatian Prisoner Free)
From The Christian Chronicle Print Edition, February 2021
NEXT GENERATION FOR CHRIST is a Christian nonprofit founded in 2016 that seeks to help churches reach people in today’s culture with the gospel. The ministry produces the “Story of Redemption,” filmed in Israel and other locales around the world, that takes viewers through the story of the Bible. The ministry hosts seminars and mission and discipleship training. James Nored, who has served as a preaching minister for Churches of Christ in Kansas City, Dallas and Washington, is executive director. The ministry works with churches in the US as well as overseas, and has representatives in countries including Russia, India, Kenya, Ecuador, Israel and Croatia and partners with ministries including Let’s Start Talking, Eastern European Mission, Heartlight and Croatia for Christ.
WEBSITE: nextgenerationforchrist.com, www.StoryofRedemptionFilms.com
NEXT GENERATION FOR CHRIST is a Christian nonprofit founded in 2016 that seeks to help churches reach people in today’s culture with the gospel. The ministry produces the “Story of Redemption,” filmed in Israel and other locales around the world, that takes viewers through the story of the Bible. The ministry hosts seminars and mission and discipleship training. James Nored, who has served as a preaching minister for Churches of Christ in Kansas City, Dallas and Washington, is executive director. The ministry works with churches in the US as well as overseas, and has representatives in countries including Russia, India, Kenya, Ecuador, Israel and Croatia and partners with ministries including Let’s Start Talking, Eastern European Mission, Heartlight and Croatia for Christ.
WEBSITE: nextgenerationforchrist.com, www.StoryofRedemptionFilms.com
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