Our Story

Thee Generation is a worldwide movement dedicated to inspiring young people toward total surrender to God and complete dependence on His power to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Founded nearly a decade ago, the ministry emerged from a divine promise to "pour out [His] spirit upon all flesh," envisioning a generation of youth committed to fulfilling the Great Commission.

Our Mission

Thee Generation serves as a catalyst to help teens everywhere comprehend and commit to what God is doing in and through their generation. Our prayer is that this ministry will challenge the next generation to surrender completely to God Almighty and to depend upon His strength to turn the world upside-down for Jesus Christ.

Leadership

Thee Generation is a ministry of Minutemen Ministries, a nonprofit organization devoted to reaching the next generation of harvest laborers. Our team is committed to supporting this mission through leadership, resources, and encouragement.

Jim Van Gelderen

Founder

"Dr. Jim" has been instrumental in formulating the core theology of Thee Generation, guiding its spiritual direction and outreach efforts.

Bobby Bosler

Director

As Director, Bobby leads the annual Thee Generation Youth Summit and oversees the ministry endeavors to further the mission of Thee Generation.

Lindsay Snyder

Secretary

Lindsay helps manage administrative tasks, coordinating communication to facilitate the podcast's programming schedule.

Program Hosts

Thee Generation's podcast programs offer focused content to help and inspire young people. Our talented hosts bring passion and experience to every episode, offering encouragement, insight, and real-life examples of total surrender and dependence on God.

Mark Gillmore

Host of GoMission
Mark contributes through his missions-focused initiatives, including hosting the "GoMission" program, which exposes young people to global harvest fields.

Ryan Swanson

Host of Satisfied

Ryan contributes through his "Satisfied" podcast program and speaking ministry, inspiring young people to live in purity and total surrender to God.

Janna Shoultz

Co-Host of Faith Talks
Janna not only co-hosts the "Faith Talks" podcast alongside her cousin, Anna Faith Gillmore, but she also ensures that audio resources are produced and distributed.

Anna Faith Fuller

Co-Host of Faith Talks

Anna Faith co-hosts the "Faith Talks" podcast along with her cousin, Janna Shoultz, contributing to the ministry's outreach to young women.

History

Thee Generation's journey has been marked by God's faithfulness and guidance. From its initial vision to the development of key events and resources, this timeline highlights the significant milestones that have shaped the ministry and impacted countless young people around the world.

2013

The initial concept of Thee Generation was introduced, focusing on inspiring youth toward complete dedication to God's mission.

2015

The first Youth Summit in Wisconsin brought together young people from across the country to deepen their faith and commitment.

2016

Thee Generation launched its website and podcast, providing weekly content to encourage and equip youth in their spiritual journeys.

2017

The Battle Plan for Victory was rebooted into an online resource to help teens deal with sin and find victory through dependence on Christ.

2021

Thee Generation introduced new podcast programs to expand the ministry's reach and impact, including "Faith Talks," "GoMission," and "Satisfied."

2022

The podcast exceeded 100,000 listens in a single year's time for the first time, evidencing expanded listenership and international reach.

Join Us

We invite young people worldwide to join Thee Generation by pledging to live a life of total surrender and total dependence on God. Through resources like our podcast, youth summits, and other resources, we aim to equip and inspire you to make a transformative impact for Christ in your communities and beyond.