{"id":49526,"date":"2025-11-24T20:17:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T20:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/?page_id=49526"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:53:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:53:22","slug":"gen-z-insights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/gen-z-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Gen Z Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you looking to rethink Christian ministry among this generation of students?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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If so, you\u2019re not alone. After rapid cultural change and the emergence of \u201cGeneration Z\u201d<\/mark> on college campuses, many in IFES are recognising this as a moment to go beyond \u2018ministry as usual\u2019.  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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This resource hub is designed to inspire and inform a fresh look at how we can help today\u2019s students thrive as disciples and witnesses for Christ, and how we might better understand and support young staff.  Explore our curated suite of new materials, including a global report, Bible studies, a podcast mini-series (coming soon), and videos featuring Francophone students, as well as other resources from across our fellowship and beyond.  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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A tidal wave has swept across global campuses. Gen Z \u2013 the largest generation yet \u2013 is passing through our college campuses, joining staff, and reshaping student ministry. This is a moment to pause, reflect, and be stirred. We pray these materials will provoke fresh vision and practical steps for engaging Gen Z students in every context.<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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– Annette Arulrajah, Associate General Secretary of IFES <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Read the report: Gen Z Insights for Global Student Ministry<\/strong> <\/mark><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Discover how Gen Z\u2019s digital immersion, cultural awareness, pursuit of wellbeing, and spiritual openness are presenting new challenges and opportunities for student ministry. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The report, published by IFES on 11 December 2025, draws on findings made across the IFES network to examine four defining features of Gen Z and their implications for our ministries. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Download the Bible study guide<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Reflect on how to engage with Generation Z in your context using scripture, commentary, questions, and prayers. This four-part study accompanies the report above and can be used alone or with your team.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Listen to the podcast mini-series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Hear bitesize summaries of the report\u2019s themes followed by perspectives from staff, students, and special guests as they discuss how to apply the findings. Series launching in early 2026. Subscribe to the Voices of IFES<\/a><\/strong> podcast feed to receive episodes as soon as they are released.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Hear Francophone Gen Z voices<\/strong> <\/mark><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Explore perspectives from Francophone students and leaders on how Gen Z students are following Christ and witnessing to him, and ways we can better engage them in ministry. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Watch the 5-minute video trailer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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While these are in French, autogenerated subtitles are available. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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