It is essential for church leaders to understand Gen Z in relation to previous generations. Thom and Jess, a Boomer and Millennial, compare Gen Z to four other generations. Here are the four generations they will discuss:
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- 1946-1964 (Baby Boom Generation): Approximately 76 million live births occurred during this period. This period is known for the post-World War II baby boom.
- 1965-1979 (Generation X): Approximately 47 million live births occurred during this period. This generation followed the Baby Boomers and experienced a decline in birth rates compared to the previous period.
- 1980-1997 (Millennials): This period saw around 83 million live births. Millennials, also known as Generation Y, represent a significant population increase after the relatively lower birth rates of Generation X.
- 1997-2015 (Generation Z ): There were about 60 million live births, a clear indicator of declining birth rates.
Resources:
- “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt (affiliate link)
- “The Millennials” by Thom S. Rainer and Jess W. Rainer (affiliate link)
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