In One Generation to the Next, Jim McKenzie writes as both a father and an educator, reflecting on the sacred calling of passing down faith. The book was born out of a tender moment—watching his own son prepare to graduate—and the quiet questions that followed: Did I do enough? Did I do it right?
Written as a guide for his children, for the students he has walked alongside for decades, and for anyone seeking to follow Jesus faithfully, each chapter offers a simple and practical lesson in Christian living. Through Scripture, story, and gentle encouragement, Jim invites readers to see the beauty of a faith that grows over time.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student, or disciple longing to deepen your walk with Christ, One Generation to the Next serves as an invitation to begin—or begin again—the journey of following Jesus. With warmth and clarity, Jim reminds us that God delights not only in who we become, but in every small beginning that turns our hearts toward Him.
One Generation to the Next reflects Jim’s heart as both a storyteller and a lifelong educator. The book’s warm reception—including reaching #1 in Amazon’s Christian Faith category—speaks to its resonance with readers who long to live out their faith with purpose.
For event planners, the book offers a window into Jim’s ministry and message. It embodies the same qualities that define his speaking—biblical depth, relatable stories, and practical guidance that meets people where they are.
Whether used as a keynote theme, a faculty book study, or a shared text for students, One Generation to the Next reinforces Jim’s mission: to inspire, equip, and encourage this generation—and the next—to walk faithfully with Christ.
This book isn't just for the next generation: it's for me. I don't know that I've ever encountered so much kindness, faithfulness, and clarity condensed into one slender work...
In a way that only an educator, parent, and follower of Jesus could, Jim distills the foundations of a life with Christ into a text that is Biblically sound, approachable, moving, and transformative all at once.
...a welcomed guide for all who want to follow Jesus.
...this book serves up a timely offering of Christian thought for prudent living and human flourishing...
...a field manual for a generation that's searching for their way and will only find it in Him.
...this invaluable resource will offer anyone raising children or working with students the hope necessary to pass on the infinite truths of God's Word and love...
Part of why I love this book is because we get much of Jim's honest, hilarious, inspiring life... But at the heart of it is dad-Jim and teacher-Jim, inviting the next generation to join him in following Jesus...
...It is a must read for every parent and child!
...With his conversational style and engaging personal stories, McKenzie throws his own humanity into every page...
...Jim provides fresh perspectives on familiar concepts, encouraging the reader to see anew.
...a helpful resource in empowering the next generation with a faith that can sustain them... a call to lead an action-oriented life as we follow Jesus in the ways of God's goodness.
...an extremely readable, joyful reflection on what it means to be a Christian in our complex times.
One Generation to the Next isn’t just for individual reading—it’s being used as a resource to spark conversation, reflection, and growth in communities of faith.
Whether in the classroom, a small group, or around the dinner table, the book is sparking meaningful conversations that lead to lasting transformation.
