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Engaging the Next Generation: Strategies for Connecting with Gen Z and Alpha (Part 2)
In this follow up article, we'll discuss a few more characteristics of Gen Z and Alpha and how we can engage with them to point them to Christ.
Developing a Church Strategy to Reach Gen Z
Does your church have a desire to reach the next generation but you’re not sure where to start? You are not alone. It is fairly common for churches to be overwhelmed at the thought of reaching students. In Vermont, we have been implementing strategies to reach unreached campuses through the local church.
New England Churches at a Turning Point: Engaging the “Nones”
Across America, churches are struggling to engage younger generations. This trend is especially acute in New England, where less than 30% of adults under 30 now identify with a religion (Pew Research Center, 2015). As churches confront shrinking and aging congregations, they face a pivotal choice – reinvent ministry for the modern era, or risk fading relevance in one of America’s most proudly secular regions.