The Church – Called To Minister To Gen Z

by Pastor Juan Feliciano

Generation Z, which is often referred to as Gen Z, is made up of individuals that were born between 1997 and 2012, which as of 2025 fall in the 13-28 age range. This is a generation that has grown up with a plethora of technology and information that is readily available to them. Much of this fascinating technology has been created by Baby Boomers or a previous generation. It is because of their exposure to such an abundance of technology that they have been inundated with information that we are aware has been skewed and even distorted by man. This scenario has had an impact on their lives to the point of creating concerns in which they grown up with. These concerns are real and can have either a positive or negative impact pending of how they are dealt with. Gen Z receives its information from multiple sources available to them and not necessarily from the traditional sources (mainstream media) that past generations have relied on. 

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The Re-Emerging Church of 2021

A Helps Word To All Pastors and Church Leadership

The Church of 2021 and into the year of 2022 is shaping up to be Church a bit altered from what we may be able to recall from just a few years ago.   The manner in which worship services and even special gatherings are offered, most often utilizing a social media or other delivery platform such as Zoom or live streaming is considered as common place.  Church has been adjusted to meet both the changes and needs of the time.  With the vast majority of worship services now available to be received in the comfort of every parishioners’ home, many congregations are experiencing challenges with return of attendance for in-person worship.  

American author, researcher and founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions offers thought on how good may be seen amidst post-quarantine drop in attendance. 

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