Something’s Stirring: A Call for Canadian Voices in Chaplaincy
Chaplain Ministry Forum Chaplain Ministry Forum

Something’s Stirring: A Call for Canadian Voices in Chaplaincy

In recent years, chaplaincy and spiritual care have undergone significant changes. With fewer people identifying with traditional religion and institutions placing more limits on overtly religious expression, chaplains are being asked to adapt. At the same time, there’s growing recognition of the value chaplains bring—whether faith-based or not. This tension raises vital questions for Christian leaders: How do we offer spiritual care in pluralistic or even secular settings? What distinguishes our ministry when others are also doing this work with compassion, but without faith? These shifts invite us to reflect deeply on our calling and how we serve in today’s complex, spiritually diverse world.

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Voices on Gen-Z and the Church
Generations, Gen Z, Youth, Young Adults Ministry Forum Generations, Gen Z, Youth, Young Adults Ministry Forum

Voices on Gen-Z and the Church

Recently, we completed our second Capstone project with some students who attend a Christian University. Their project was to assess the spiritual needs of Gen Z (those born between 1996 and 2010). We specifically asked these Gen Z students to do this work because they often don’t get a chance to research (speak for) themselves but lots of research is done on this particular generation.

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