Seth Barnes

The Church Gen Z Actually Wants Is the One We're Afraid to Be

I've spent decades mentoring young leaders. I've watched thousands of them come through our World Race programs, show up at training camps with packed bags and guarded hearts, trying to figure out if God is real and if His people can be tru...

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The Church Gen Z Actually Wants Is the One We're Afraid to Be The Church Gen Z Actually Wants Is the One We're Afraid to Be

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Why Gen Z Men Are Quietly Returning to Church - And What It Means for Parents Why Gen Z Men Are Quietly Returning to Church - And What It Means for Parents

Sometimes a change begins before we know what to call it. It doesn’t make the news or trend on social media. But if you look closely, you can see it in the eyes of a young person who has grown tired of drifting.Lately, I’ve noticed a quiet return...

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How Can You Help Gen Z With Their Career Choice? How Can You Help Gen Z With Their Career Choice?

Gen Z isn’t lazy. They’re just not willing to build a life that costs them their soul. What if uncertainty isn’t a weakness but an invitation to hear God's voice? The Bigger Questions Behind Career Decisions Talk to most Gen Z young adults...

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Why Gen Z May Be the Future of Revival Alex, Jayce, and Jameson — Journey School students at worship in Chiapas, Mexico. A quiet shift is underway. I’ve noticed it in conversations with students, in the questions they ask, and in what they’re w...

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Why I’m More Hopeful About Gen Z Than the Headlines Suggest Why I’m More Hopeful About Gen Z Than the Headlines Suggest

If you’re a parent, pastor, or mentor trying to understand Gen Z, the headlines can feel discouraging. We read about anxiety, disconnection, and young people walking away from church. It’s easy to wonder whether something has gone deeply wrong. ...

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