In Episode 6 of The GenSend Podcast, Kourtney Vier, Director of Salt Company National, joins Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor to discuss the vital role of student discipleship and leadership in the context of college ministry. They delve into the strategies and heart behind mobilizing students to not only serve within their campuses but also to be prepared for lifelong ministry. The conversation highlights the Salt Network’s commitment to reaching university centers through church planting, focusing on the transformative power of student leadership and the importance of creating a sending culture within the ministry.

Also, in this episode:

• Practical insights on how to identify, train, and empower student leaders.
• The significance of embedding a multiplication mindset from the onset of students’ ministry involvement.
• The challenges and rewards of cultivating a culture that celebrates “gospel goodbyes.”
• Tips for ministries desiring to initiate or enhance a culture of student leadership and multiplication.

Helpful Resources:

• Salt Network
• Creating Your Collegiate Leadership Pipeline

Shareable Quotes:

“We really believe that the best person to reach a college student is a college student.” – Kourtney Vier

“We also really want to train and equip the next generation to reach their peers, not just in college but for a lifetime. And so, we have this four-year time zone where we’ve got them in an incubator, for lack of a better term, where they are there, they’re doing life, they live in the same places, they’re doing the same things. They’re considering who am I going to be after?” – Kourtney Vier

“Celebrate what you want to replicate. Whatever you’re celebrating the most is typically what you’re going to replicate the most.” – Shane Pruitt

“Training your student leaders in evangelism and creating expectations and goals together will be a great kickstart to creating some high buy-in with your student leaders.” – Paul Worcester