Track 1 @ 10am>> “Inspiring the Next Generation”
Dr. James Nored is Executive Director of Next Generation for Christ, a US and global ministry equipping churches, families, and leaders to pass faith on and reach today’s generation for Christ. He has preached locally with churches in the Kansas City, Dallas, and DC areas, and now preaches and trains churches across the U.S. and around the world with Next Gen seminars, Christ-Centered strategies, and the Story of Redemption Film Series—which he wrote and produced. The series has been translated into over 70 languages and is being used on five continents and broadcast in Croatia.
James holds degrees in Bible and Ministry (B.A., M.A.) from Oklahoma Christian University, a M.Div. from Harding Graduate School of Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has taught as adjunct faculty at Oklahoma Christian University, Austin Graduate School of Theology, South Pacific Bible School (New Zealand), and Baxter Institute (Honduras). In 2023, he was named Bible Student Alumni of the Year by the Bible faculty at Oklahoma Christian University. He has spoken and done ministry in more than 30 different countries.
James is blessed to serve with his wife and ministry partner, Becki, and enjoys going on mission as a family with their three daughters—Gina, Emily, and Kaylee.