Resources for Engaging Younger Generations
In a companion post this week we' talked about young people and the future of the Church. You really should read the whole post, but here are a few take aways:
Young people are reshaping their relationship with faith.
They long for authenticity, belonging, and a faith that engages both heart and mind.
Many are open to deep conversations about spirituality, justice, and community, but they are also looking for churches willing to walk alongside them rather than simply teach at them.
So how can we, as faith communities, create spaces that invite young people into meaningful discipleship, leadership, and spiritual growth?
The Ministry Forum Resource Hub is designed to equip churches with practical tools to support you in your ministry context. Here are a few resources we think could be helpful as we consider young people, faith development and the future of the church…
Youth Ministry Resources
Young people are not just the future of the church—they are a vital part of it right now. But are we creating spaces where they feel seen, heard, and valued?
Social Justice & Ethics: Living Out Our Faith
For many young adults, faith is deeply connected to justice. They want to see churches actively engaging in anti-racism work, LGBTQI+ inclusion, Indigenous reconciliation, and ethical discipleship.
Technology & Digital Ministry: Engaging Faith in a Digital World
Gen Z and Millennials are digital natives—they form relationships, learn, and explore faith online as much as in person. The church must meet them where they are while fostering genuine connection.
Spiritual Formation: Helping Young People Grow in Faith
Many young people are deeply interested in spiritual growth, but they often resist rigid, one-size-fits-all faith structures. Instead, they seek honest spaces to wrestle with faith, ask big questions, and develop a relationship with God that feels real and personal.
Prayer: Cultivating a Deep, Rooted Faith
In an increasingly noisy world, prayer can be a powerful way for young people to connect with God and center their spiritual lives. But many struggle to engage with traditional prayer models.
The Orange Theory is built on the concept of blending two influential forces—home and church—to foster vibrant, holistic faith in the next generation. Represented by the colour red, the home symbolizes the love, warmth, and personal investment parents and caregivers bring to a child’s faith journey. The church, symbolized by yellow, provides the light of wisdom, guidance, and communal support through teachings and relationships with mentors and peers. When combined, these two colors create orange, a dynamic partnership where church and home work together to create a cohesive, impactful faith experience. This approach encourages church leaders to align with parents as primary faith influencers, equipping them to reinforce biblical values and support spiritual growth at home. By leveraging both environments, the Orange Theory aims to build resilient, relational, and service-oriented faith in children and youth.