Generation Z: Born 1995-2015
Current age 4-24

74 million in America alone

1 out of 4 of World’s population

Over 4 hours a day on screens
More depressed and disconnected

60% in church will leave the church and 2/3 will make a decision to no longer follow Jesus!

Only 3% reading the Bible.

Wisdom: IntellectuallyGuard our minds

Stature: PhysicallyDevelop our disciplines

Favor with God: Spiritually Discover our purpose.

Favor with man: SociallyChoose our friends.

The Action Plan for kids:

•Engaging Praise and worship
•Making friends at their grade level
•Consistent small group leaders
•Memorizing God’s Word
•Age-specific learning

Praise
Proverbs 25:11
Timely advice is lovely,like golden apples in a silver basket.

Thanksgiving
Psalm 127:3
Children are a gift from the Lord;they are a reward from him.

Affection
Matthew 3:16-17 NIV
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

Encouragement
Ephesians 4:29
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

Kindness
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer deflects anger,but harsh words make tempers flare.

Prayer
Luke 2:34
Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him.

The Action Plan for Students:

•Authentic faith
•Spiritual priorities
•Moral boundaries
•Meaningful relationships
•Wise choices
•Others first
•God-given authority (how to respect and honor)