ROUND TABLE II
Reaching and Mobilizing Gen Z - Part 2
Dr. Jolene Erlacher
Dr. Hélder Favarin
Andrew Feng
Heather Pubols
They are truly the first generation of digital natives…the first truly post-Christian generation in the US. They are Gen Z – those born between 1996 and 2010. This generation is abandoning the church in record numbers. So, what does this mean as missionaries worldwide seek to develop transformative relationships with the next generation and how do we effectively engage them with the gospel and with mission? Don’t miss Part 2 of this powerful round table discussion, this weekend on Missions Today!
“We tend to engage the younger generation in very limited ways, valuable ways, but limited ways sometimes in churches or ministries, and then sometimes we're losing them. Because one of the differences we're seeing between millennials and Gen Z is millennials could be motivated by a purpose. Just here's a purpose, go pursue this purpose in collaboration with others. Gen Z is motivated more individualistically by how they can use their skills and gifts and talents. So really engaging those pieces of who they are, their skills, their talents, their passions holistically, is a way to keep them engaged and committed to what's happening. Then, aligning that with intentional discipleship.”
LINKS:
Heather Pubols – Editorial Director, Evangelical Missions Quarterly (EMQ)
Dr. Hélder Favarin – Global Youth and Young Adult Initiatives Director, Community Bible Study
Andrew Feng – US Director, Indigitous