In Embracing a Multi-Generational Environment, Rev. Ball challenges congregations to nurture a vision of church and ministry that embraces not only the current generation but also the up-and-coming generation. Each generation has its own challenges, outlooks, strengths, and weaknesses. However, when the generations learn to understand each other and work together, they create the path to a successful future. Everyone understands that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. However, in ever greater numbers they are turning away from the church – feeling disconnected, disillusioned, and alienated. They are looking for authenticity, involvement, and honest communication. Rev. Ball outlines principles and a plan to help the current generation understand and interact with the new generation - a plan not only to keep them in the church but also to raise them into leadership. This course includes several topics: the complexity of living in the world today, the spiritual journey of Millennials, eight ways to raise up young leaders, four characteristics to look for in Second Generation Leaders, and lessons for Second Generational Leaders in relating to current leaders.