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S9 Ep999: #999 - Is GenZ Bored with Church? Dr. Kara Powell

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Aug 15, 2022
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INSIGHT

Gen Z Is Adaptive Anxious And Diverse

  • Gen Z is adaptive, anxious, and highly diverse, shaping how they engage with church and culture.
  • Kara Powell cites CDC and census trends: rising anxiety pre-pandemic and US youth now ~50% people of color, changing expectations for community.
INSIGHT

Diversity And Racial Justice Are Nonnegotiable

  • Young people expect churches to pursue racial justice and reflect community diversity or they see church as irrelevant.
  • Powell recommends asking if your congregation matches local ethnic demographics and treating racial reconciliation as theological, not just cultural.
ADVICE

Prioritize Adult Relationships Over Programming

  • Prioritize relationships over polished Sunday programs by connecting teens with adults who will mentor them.
  • Powell describes proactively asking youth pastors which counselors or adults a parent can link their teen with to build deeper ties.
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