Ministry Minded: A Podcast by Step Up To Life
Hear stories from around the globe from ministry leaders, pastors, and individuals who are committed to sticking to Jesus' Message and communicating it with greater biblical clarity for genuine saving-faith in Christ Jesus.
Amazingly, 75% of "decisions" for Christ don't actually last, (*1) and 41% of regular church attenders show little evidence of being genuinely 'born again' Christians (*2).
In light of this staggering reality, Step Up To Life's mission is to eliminate temporary decisions and replace them with genuine conversions by presenting the Gospel with greater biblical clarity.
(*1)-David Frost - "Billy Graham - Personal Thoughts of a Public Man" p. 72
(*2)-George Barna - 2023 CBN Interview
Ministry Minded: A Podcast by Step Up To Life
An Unexpected Gathering: Reaching Gen. Z with C.J. Greiner & Nick Failla
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What started as gathering of believers has become a living picture of what God can do when generations say yes together. In this episode, C.J. Greiner and Nick Failla share the story behind an unexpected church gathering that began drawing Gen Z—and quickly revealed a deeper calling neither of them saw coming. What they thought was a moment turned into a mandate: to shepherd a community where older and younger believers walk side by side as one family.
C.J. and Nick unpack how God invited them into leading together, bridging generational gaps so that seasoned saints could step into their role as spiritual mothers and fathers, and younger believers could be formed, grounded, and sent. They challenge the modern idea of “revival culture,” explaining that revival isn’t about chasing the next emotional high, conference, or moment—but about cultivating Christian discipline, shared life, and faithfulness rooted in ancient community and the practices of the early church.
This conversation is a call back to something deeper:
- A church shaped by relationship, not hype
- Spiritual formation over spiritual consumption
- Intergenerational discipleship as God’s design
- Revival as a sustained way of life, not a fleeting experience
If you’re hungry for a faith that lasts, a church that feels like family, and a vision of revival grounded in history, humility, and holiness—this episode is for you.
Pastor C.J.'s Book: https://a.co/d/70HqU9Q
www.StepUpToLife.com
