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The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
CNLP 628 | Kara Powell On Why The Next Generation is Deconstructing Their Faith and Walking Away, The Toxicity of Social Media, & What the Next Generation Wishes the Church Will Stop and Start Doing
Jan 30, 2024
Kara Powell discusses why the next generation is deconstructing their faith and walking away from church. They talk about the toxicity of social media and what the next generation wishes the church would stop and start doing. The speakers explore the reasons behind young people walking away from the faith and highlight statistics on the lack of contact between young people and faith leaders. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and discuss the potential of Gen Z and Gen Alpha to reshape the church. The consequences of shrinking churches are also discussed, along with resources for youth discipleship.
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- A significant number of youth group graduates are deconstructing their faith due to lack of authentic relationships, perceived unkindness, and irrelevance in the church.
- The next generation desires a church that embraces diversity, takes action on social issues, and integrates faith into daily life, empowering young people to make a difference.
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Challenges of Youth Ministry and Faith Deconstruction
One of the main challenges in youth ministry is the high rate at which the next generation is deconstructing their faith. Studies show that a significant number of youth group graduates drift away from God and the faith community. Lack of authentic relationships, perceived unkindness and hypocrisy in the church, and irrelevance are some of the reasons young people walk away. However, research also indicates that when young people have the opportunity to express and explore their doubts, it can lead to greater faith maturity. Curiosity is a more effective posture than certainty in engaging with this generation.
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