Walking with the Youth

The rate of culture change in the last 20 years has been swift. This has created a gap in how well adults are able to relate to the youngest in our communities. And unfortunately, this inability to understand and walk with the youth has also led to many leaving the Church.

In fact, the median age that a youth leaves the faith is…13.

So how do we accompany Gen Z?

Today, my guest, Jodi Phillips, offers a model for youth ministry that advocates discipleship.

Resources

• Going, Going, Gone!
• Stick Faith
• The Culture Translator – Critical Race Theory
• Discipleship Focused Youth Ministry: A Getting Started Guide for Parishes by Eric Gallagher
• The Think Orange Podcast
• Youth Ministry Mindset
• 10 Principles of Religious Education

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Jim Jansen – Director of Pastoral Services, Archdiocese of Omaha

Jodi Phillip – Associate Director and Catechetical Specialist for the Evangelization and Family Life Office