
Pastor Shawn Delacourt
10.30.2022
Generational Faith
We first have to understand:
- All Generations are important and valuable to the kingdom of God
- It is important that we are willing to learn from each and every generation before and after ours.
Who is Gen Z?
• Born between 1996-2012
• Most technologically advanced generation ever
• Passionate for world change
How Gen Z views the Church
• Post-Covid Research done in 2021 now say that only 36% of Gen Z says that they would identify themselves as a Christian.
• Less than 40% of gen Z say that they attend Church Regularly.
• As of 2021, 48% of Generation Z affiliated themselves with no religion at all. The most of any generation ever.
Romans 12:3-8
We have a responsibility to model love and kindness for generations to come.
We have to be willing to live the way Jesus has set forth for us.
Romans 12:9-16
Real love for Gen Z is authentic love and authentic living
Where Faith Thrives
1. Experiencing Jesus
2. Meaningful Intergenerational Relationships
3. Discipleship
4. Countercultural Mission
How We best Love Gen Z
1. Take Time to listen, understand, and care
2. Create space for creativity
3. Value opinions and thoughts
4. Love with action