BTH Overview

Outline of the Literature Review

In support of the project’s thesis, which is, what is the responsive model for

Generation Z to increase church involvement, grow the Body of Christ, and manifest their

importance to the Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Richmond, Virginia?

The literature review is segmented into five parts covering areas that address the thesis statement. These segments are categorized in two sections namely, The outline of the literature review and the summary of the literature review.

Outline of the Literature Review

I. The Trend of Generation Z in Church

A. Different definitions of Generation Z.

B. Generation Z form around 20% of the population in the USA.

C. The Generation is more ethnically and culturally diverse.

D. Failure to engage Gen-Z in church activities discourages them from attending church.

E. Finding the purpose of engaging in church activities is important among Gen-Z

II. The perception of generation Z toward the Church

A. Gen-Zs have a unique way of participating in Church that is rarely tolerated.

B. There are fewer opportunities for youth engagement in church.

C. Conservative churches do not embrace the cultural transitions among Gen-Z

D. The priority of participation of the youth lies where their interests are well addressed.

Generation Z’s Christian Behavior

Generation Zs are responsible for most transformations in church activities.

Passing down knowledge and skills is best done by the generation.

III. Youth Ministry and Generation Z

A. The youth ministry is one of the ministries that defines the role of youths in the church.

B. Engaging in the various ministries such as the choir or bible study enables the youth to experience the gospel.

C. Failure of the church leadership to embrace the various ministries contributes to disinterest in the church activities.

IV. Challenges affecting the Participation of Youths in Church

A. The crisis affecting youth ministry in the church is caused by the isolation of the youth from the adult affairs in the church.

B. There is a lack of mentorship from mature members; the expectations and perceptions of Generation Z are different from that of the elderly.

C. There are few elders to mentor the generation appropriately.

D. The church leadership is sometimes conservative, unwilling to change or adapt; hence, the church services are boring, discouraging Generation Z.

V. Model to positively impact Generation Z within the Church

A. Education on various social issues such as Drug abuse should be given to the youth.

B. Technology is more prioritized among the youth.

C. The trends in technology should be used to bring the youth to church.

D. Social media is the most effective tool to serve the purpose of bringing the youth to church.

E. The church should change its way of teaching the gospel.

F. Consequential faith should be pursued to encourage more involvement of the youth in the church.

G. The church should cope with changing trends and find ways to incorporate them into church activities.