LNP24 | Shepherding the NEXT Generation

In response to millennials being labeled as noncommittal, lazy, entitled “slacktivists,” Grant Skeldon started Initiative Network with the goal to unite and train young leaders to be Christ-loving, city-changing, church-investing, disciple-making local missionaries. Initiative has united and accelerated some of the most diverse and dynamic next gen leaders from across the country to collaboratively transform their cities together. Grant has written for Relevant, ChurchLeaders, The Gospel Coalition, and his new book on millennials, The Passion Generation, has helped thousands of pastors and parents who are trying to reach, raise, and retain the next generation. Grant serves on the board of Catalyst and is an associate for Leadership Network and Exponential.

Cheyanne serves as a Partner Success Manager at Gloo, where she helps lead their partnership with Barna Group as they work together to help church leaders understand the times and help equip them to respond well. In addition, she partners with her husband Grant, leading the Next Gen initiatives at THINQ where they convene high-capacity Next Gen leaders and create space for connection, collaboration and spiritual health. Cheyanne is deeply passionate about the emotional health and wholeness of leaders, where healing and intimacy with Jesus in one’s inner life overflows into all aspects of their outer life and leadership.