Dr. Stephen Phinney: Generation Z, is navigating a world of rapid change, and they’re facing some serious challenges that shape their outlook and future.
Why not also mention cases of say, lack of employment opportunities in many countries and how Church should respond? Not just in developing world like Indonesia, but also in places like South Korea with its notorious rat race culture. And this is a most Christianized part of East Asia.
There are numerous factors contributing to the issue of Gen-Z in our culture today. The bottom line is that the church needs to be proactive in discipling this generation to advance the Gospel in all global crises and needs.
The Church should focus on the main theme - disciple their people in truth. When those people go to their jobs or political positions, they will make such changes according to the integrity of the Word of God.
Well, Luke, that is why I do what I do. I have been blessed by the Lord to counsel kings and Presidents. If we use our mouths to redirect powerful decision makers, we can accomplish just that.
Thank you so much for addressing this. I see Gen Z's short attention span (which has been reported as 8 seconds) and their struggle with focused reading, including the Bible.
Why not also mention cases of say, lack of employment opportunities in many countries and how Church should respond? Not just in developing world like Indonesia, but also in places like South Korea with its notorious rat race culture. And this is a most Christianized part of East Asia.
There are numerous factors contributing to the issue of Gen-Z in our culture today. The bottom line is that the church needs to be proactive in discipling this generation to advance the Gospel in all global crises and needs.
Why not also, say, make churches press governments for better rule of law? Or even "regime change" if its necessary?
The Church should focus on the main theme - disciple their people in truth. When those people go to their jobs or political positions, they will make such changes according to the integrity of the Word of God.
Well I do believe both can be done but you are mostly correct, but again, some situation might require a more "forceful" response.
Well, Luke, that is why I do what I do. I have been blessed by the Lord to counsel kings and Presidents. If we use our mouths to redirect powerful decision makers, we can accomplish just that.
Should the church support, say, businesses - for sake of practical action to alleviate unemployment crisis in where it got planted
Thank you so much for addressing this. I see Gen Z's short attention span (which has been reported as 8 seconds) and their struggle with focused reading, including the Bible.
You are welcome, Dr. Strickland. Since reading is a foundation for renewal of mind, this single weakness affects their culture significantly.