By Evi Rodemann | Missions conferences around the world have played an important part in mobilising young people into long-term missions service. But as we consider ways to mobilise today’s young people – Gen Z – we need to consider tools to measure events that will help improve their long-lasting effectiveness.
Gen Z has several positive and negative characteristics that may affect their willingness and motivation to engage in global missions service. How do we help develop them into allies of global missions rather than enemies?
By Jolene Erlacher | The people who comprise Gen Z in North America are growing up in a post-Christian society. This poses a significant challenge for North American mission agencies which are recruiting the next generation of missionaries. However, by embracing new mobilization strategies, we can seize this opportunity to engage a committed remnant in God’s global mission.
By Anthony J. Gryskiewicz | Ministry to teenagers in continental Europe is less developed than in other parts of the world. While Western and Northern Europe report robust youth participation, youth ministry seems underdeveloped in Central and Eastern Europe. Noting that there are global commonalities to youth ministry and how innovation is diffused, a diffusion model of youth ministry could help global workers and local churches to develop and strengthen ministry to teens in continental Europe.
By Hélder Favarin | Paul sermons in the book of Acts provide five lessons for ministry among Gen Z in any global context: multigenerational leadership, contextualization, apologetics, influencing the Areopagus, and dialogue and proclamation.
By Patricia Savage | As we at OneHope researched characteristics of Gen Z youth across the world, we discovered they have much in common. While nominal faith made little difference to their shared struggles, a commitment to Christ did. Our research indicates key ways we can close the gap to help more young people experience vitality in their faith that positively changes their everyday life.
By René and Sarah Breuel with Mary Tindall | When we thoughtfully engage younger generations in a whole story gospel, we can accept them where they are while also helping them grow into who God created them to be. At the same time, recognizing the strengths they bring into Christian community and missions prepares us to respond to where God is next leading his people.
By James Choung with Mary Tindall |
Generational theory helps us understand generations as distinct cultures. This demystifies how we can effectively engage Generation Z in the gospel and mission.
By Heather Pubols | Gen Z is the first digital native and post-Christian generation. What does this mean as missionaries worldwide seek to develop transformative relationships with the next generation? How do we effectively engage Gen Z with the gospel and mission?
The book TEE in Asia takes us further to see just how far the movement has matured and grown.
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