The Legacy Imperative: Reaching Digital Land

by Robert Petterson

In an era of dizzying change, our NextGens are abandoning our faith and its values. Many feel biblical beliefs are intolerant or even a form of hate speech. As a Jesus follower, if you speak up, it can come across as preachy or judgmental. If you hold your tongue, nothing changes. It's more that frustrating; it's devastating.

As someone who cares about your NextGen loved ones, you long for practical tools to turn your good intentions into influence and change.

This book has been written just for you. It provides a cutting edge analysis of the seven generations occupying our landscape today, backed by the latest research and statistics. In this groundbreaking book, you will learn how with the heartbeat of other generationsBuild bridges across generational dividesTurn obstacles to the gospel into opportunities to shareDialogue on hot button issuesUse stories that unite rather than debates that divideDr. Robert A. Petterson is a storyteller, Bible scholar, cultural savant, and foremost expert on Millennials, Gen Zs, and Gen Alphas. In the Legacy Imperative he shows why you can he the best missionary to NextGens who inhabit a world he calls Digital Land, and shows you how to do it effectively. This is a must read for grandparents and grandpeople who want to pass of a legacy of faith.

247 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2025

About the author

Dr. Robert A. Petterson, known as “Dr. Bob,” is a master storyteller, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker. With an earned doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary, he has served as a senior pastor in some of America’s leading churches, an adjunct professor at Covenant Theological Seminary, and the East Coast president of Mastermedia International, where he mentored media executives in Hollywood and New York.

Dr. Bob’s passion for uncovering hidden, life-changing stories has made him a renowned communicator, addressing audiences across America and in over 30 countries. His bestselling book, The One Year Book of Amazing Stories, was recognized by Barnes & Noble as one of their Top 10 books of 2022. He has authored eight books including Desert Crossings and Theater of Angels.

As the founder and CEO of The Legacy Imperative, Dr. Bob leads a movement dedicated to equipping grandparents and parents with tools to pass down Judeo-Christian values in today’s digital age. Through workshops, mentorship programs, and ongoing support, he empowers families to bridge generational divides and instill faith-based legacies.