Urbana 2025: Gen Z, Global Mission, and the Chinese Church
In a world marked by conflict and chaos, Urbana 25 revealed a generation still willing to say yes to God—and place their lives in his hands.
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A Journey of Faith
My heart burned for more young people to come to church, to encounter the living Christ, and to serve with passion and purpose.
Chinese Upbringing and US Culture
Pray that the Chinese Gen Z can find their true meaning and identity, that their worth would not in their achievements, but of a higher force.
Christ’s Relevance to ABC Gen Z
Every day I pray for God to give me wisdom to eliminate any barriers between my daughter and me. I pray for ways to be able to speak to her and for her to have an open heart. I found that like me, there are many other Chinese Christian parents that share the same struggles.
Loving Gen Z with the Truth of the Gospel
Joy Cheng closes by reminding us that, even as generations and technologies change, the need for salvation and love remain. The mission also remains the same. “The most loving thing we do as a parent,” she says, “is love our children with the truth of the gospel. We are the missionaries to this generation.”
Reaching Gen Z in Singapore
Paster Ho believes one-on-one ministry is important in an age when young people want quick answers to their questions. “We need to equip good youth leaders to connect with the youths, especially at this age when youths rather listen to their friends than their parents.”
“Lying Flat” for Those Who Follow Jesus
Though there is value in living a simple life of “lying flat”—not being bound by worldly desires—only through knowing God will you gain true freedom and true rest. Only then will your soul truly “lie flat.”
Meet China’s Gen Z
The students from China’s Generation Z exhibit many characteristics differing from those of previous generations. The author identifies and describes these differences, then suggests ways that student ministries outside China can form relationships with these students.