The oldest members of Gen Z are just entering college and the work force. Today, we discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article on Gen Z and the generation’s implications on the church.
Some highlights from today’s episode include:
- Instagram is generally the social media network of choice for Millennials and Gen Z.
- Gen Z gets its news from social media, not from traditional media.
- The next generation of people are on social networks. If churches want to reach them well, they must be on social networks as well.
- Even with an increased digital presence, younger generations still need in-person community.
The five Gen Z traits we discuss are:
- Gen Z does not distinguish between digital and IRL.
- Facebook is out; Instagram is in.
- Gen Z gets its news from social media.
- Gen Z’s appetite for reading is surprising.
- This generation worries about tech addiction.
Resources mentioned in today’s podcast
- Church Answers
- Gen Z’s 7 Lesson for Surviving in Our Tech Obsessed World
- Reaching Millennials and Gen Z
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