A Pastoral Reflection
As a pastor and ministry leader, I am deeply concerned about the spiritual trajectory of younger generations in the church. There has been a lot of conversation regard- ing the next generation, yet many still feel lost and confused about what we should do next. One leader even confided in me, “Iʼm tired of being beaten over the head about the next generation. Give me help and support.ˮ The survey results reveal both opportunity and urgency: the Church must reclaim its formative voice by engaging Gen Z authentically, creatively, and compassionately. If we fail to disciple them with intentionality, we risk raising a generation that be- lieves in God but no longer finds the church essential. The findings of this survey are not simply statistics—they are a prophetic call to action. The next generation is listening; the question is whether the Church will speak in ways they can hear.
Arik Nabie, M.Min., MBA Associate Pastor, Faith Assembly Contributor, Movement.org Generations Initiative
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