The Vanishing Ministry in the 21st Century: Calling a New Generation to Lifetime Service

Tom Brokaw labeled them the "Greatest Generation", and for decades the vision and commitment of the World War II generation have changed the world. Christian ministries have flourished, and the gospel has circled the globe because of the lifelong service of the faithful believers in that generation.

But times—and generations—have changed. Today's inheritors of the Great Commission are not signing up for vocations in Christian service at anywhere near the rate as their immediate predecessor...