Catalyst Track: Meet Generation Z // Day Three

Move over Boomers, Xers, and Millennials; there's a new generation now.

 

This track comes from James Emery White’s new book, Meet Generation Z.

 

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Making up more than 25 percent of the US population, Generation Z represents a seismic cultural shift. Born approximately between 1993 and 2012, Generation Z is poised to challenge every church to rethink its role in light of a rapidly changing culture.

 

From the award-winning author of The Rise of the Nones comes this enlightening introduction to the youngest generation. James Emery White explains who this generation is, how it came to be, and the impact it is likely to have on the nation and the faith. He helps us rethink our old evangelistic and apologetic methods, cultivate a culture of invitation, and communicate with this connected generation right where they are. Start this track if you want to learn how to better connect with and lead a new generation.

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DAY 3 – Countercultural and Loving

 

I recently read a line that caught my attention. One person said of another, “God looks good on you.” The context made it clear that the line didn’t mean God looked on them in a favorable way, as in God’s attitude or spirit toward them, but that when people looked at their life, it made God look good. God should look good on us to others. God looked good on Jesus. I’ve always marveled at how Jesus could proclaim absolute truth without compromise to those far from God and then those very people would invite him to their parties.

Many of those outside the Christian faith think Christians no longer represent what Jesus had in mind—that Christianity in our society is not what it was meant to be. We’re seen as hyperpolitical, out of touch, pushy in our beliefs, and arrogant. And the biggest perceptions of all are that we are homophobic, hypocritical, and judgmental. Simply put, in the minds of many people, modern-day Christianity no longer seems Christian.

But in authentic, countercultural Christian churches there is unity and love among the attenders. Grace flows freely with truth as its banner. In the midst of family dysfunction, there is authentic community. You will be challenged to consider having Christ intersect the deepest needs of your life and then grow deep in that relationship. You will be confronted with the reality of having one and only one life and then making that life count.

 

Reflect: How do you proclaim absolute truth while still showing love?

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