Episode 39: Experiencing Generation Z

 

James Emery White - Meet Generation Z 

- from 1995-2000 depending on who you ask

- by 2020 will account for 40% or so of American consumers….they will be getting a lot of attention…we will soon be giving way to yet another generation, but for now; these are children and students. 

 

The anxious generation

Uncertainty follows them around

 

GOY - Growing older younger

unprotective parents

The whole world in the palm of their hand with all its good and bad elements esp pornography

 

They want to understand their value; because they aren’t sure they have any.

My experience with the Enneagram

So independent they are lost in themselves

 

They are looking for 

Encouraging relationships - how to reach them

Illustration: Kids were inviting more friends to our “fellowship” events than to our “outreach” event.

Don’t try to get them with a big flashy event; invite them into fellowship and fun.

In other words, looking for the character of Christ

Mature spiritual adult leaders are hugely important

Leverage small groups of students with strong adult encouragement.

Allow the Bible to become a tool not a resource (If they don’t leave with a tool, they know how to use, then you haven’t)

86% “At church I get wisdom for how the Bible applies to my life.”

70% “In my church, I regularly receive wisdom fro how the Bible applies to my life.”

Focus on not just informing, but equipping.