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Josh Packard
Sociologist and co-founder of Future of Faith, author of Church Refugees and Faithful Futures, specializing in research on younger generations and relational ministry strategies.
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Dec 11, 2025
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Understanding Gen-Z and Gen Alpha: Dr. Josh Packard
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Dr. Josh Packard, a sociologist and co-founder of Future of Faith, specializes in understanding younger generations and their relationship with faith. He discusses how generational labels fall short in capturing the diversity of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The impact of events like COVID and digital life on youth is highlighted, alongside the mixed effects of social media. Josh emphasizes the importance of sacred listening in ministry and argues for prioritizing relationships over programs to foster deeper connections and faith formation.
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