The current urban population, connected by consumerism, social media, and the entertainment industry forms the largest global youth culture ever to exist. It spans the globe, sharing the same values, listening to the same music, watching the same movies, and sharing the same posts. They do not look to the church for answers but believe it to be a dead and empty tradition of the past. But God’s heart is broken for this lost generation and we need to make the message of His love accessible to them. In this 3-part seminar, we want to spark a discussion on how to start missional, evangelistic and discipleship movements in secularised cities, sent from the local church:
Part 1: Understanding the Global Youth Culture and Its Spiritual Crisis
Today’s global youth culture is the largest and most interconnected in history, yet it remains one of the most unreached by the Gospel. This session explores the characteristics of this culture—its secularism, consumerism, and spiritual hunger—and the lies it believes. We will examine the crisis of identity and relationships facing young people and discuss why traditional evangelistic efforts often fail to connect with them.
Part 2: Bridging the Gap: How the Church Can Engage the Global Youth Culture
There is a significant gap between the church and the secularized youth culture, but the Gospel remains as relevant as ever. This session will explore the cultural barriers that prevent effective evangelism and offer practical ways for believers to build relationships, engage in meaningful conversations, and communicate biblical truth in ways that resonate.
Part 3: Discipleship in a Lonely Generation: Building Authentic Relationships
Many young people feel isolated despite being more connected than ever through social media. This session will examine the crisis of loneliness and how discipleship—modeled after Jesus’ own approach—can provide meaningful community. We will discuss the role of relationships in discipleship, share real-life stories, and explore how every believer can play a part in leading young people to Christ.
