WELCOME TO GENERATION Z – PART 1: "The Characteristics That Define Them"

Generation Z are people born from approximately 1996-2012. To effectively connect with this generation, we need to understand their mindset.

1 Chronicles 12:32, “From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders…All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.”

1. Generation Z is RECESSION MARKED.

a. One of the most defining events in their lifetimes is the recession from 2007-2009.

b. This helps explain why so many embrace Socialism.

c. They tend to be more entrepreneurial.

2. They are WI-FI ENABLED. (Internet in my pocket generation.)

a. Currently, teenagers spend nearly nine hours a day absorbing some form of media.

3. They are RACIALLY DIVERSE.

a. The majority of immigrants coming to our country are from Hispanic countries.

· Since the beginning of the 1700's the #1 last name was "Smith."

· Now the most common last name is "Rodriguez."

4. They are totally SEXUALLY FLUID.

a. There are no rules or standards…They are trying to refine normal.

· 74% of Generation Z think it's ok to be transgendered.

· The only thing that is not acceptable is to have a bias for a "one man/one woman" relationship.

5. They are POST-CHRISTIAN.

a. The younger the demographic, the greater the percentage who fall into the category of religiously unaffiliated – the "NONES."

b. "It appears that in America that Christianity is collapsing when in fact, Christianity is being clarified." – Ed Stetzer

6. This is the first generation to be LEADERLESS.

a. They have endless amounts of information, but very little wisdom…and virtually no mentors.