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The Generational Gap:

Engaging Gen Z in the Church

Greetings Ministry Partners,

Our family has five members. According to experts, “A generation is a group of people who share a time and space in history that lends them a collective persona” (William Strauss and Neil Howe). In this sense, our family spans four generations — X, Y, Z, and A. Through the influences of society, politics, and technology, I have witnessed the complexity and generational gaps within my own family.

The Central Highlands, Southern, and Northern provinces of Vietnam, which have the largest number of believers in the country, are gradually losing their Gen Z members. I had the opportunity to preach at a church with about 300 congregants, around 100 of whom were teenagers and young adults. However, only about 15-20 young people regularly attended a youth service. The trend of Gen Z leaving the church is widespread — some move to big cities for education, others seek job opportunities elsewhere, and some simply no longer want to attend. After talking with many Gen Z individuals, I found countless reasons, but the common theme is that the church has become uninteresting to most of them.

During discussions with our team, we expressed deep concern for Gen Z and are working on adapting our training materials into compact seminar formats that better suit this generation. Gen Z individuals are dynamic and excel in many areas compared to previous generations, yet they often lack the commitment to engage in long-term Bible study programs. Our desire is to establish a support team for local churches to develop a Christian education system tailored for Gen Z and, eventually, Gen A.

The Bible says, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob” (Exodus 3:6). Our God is a God of generations. We deeply yearn for an educational approach that can equip and retain these generations, enabling them to continue the mission entrusted by God to their forefathers.

Thank you for your prayers and support,

CCI Vietnam National Director

New Class

A new class was started in southeastern Vietnam for students attending college.

Classes

Below are photos of current CCI classes.

Training

A Love and Biblical Dating seminar was conducted in southeastern Vietnam, and a God’s Financial Principles seminar was held in the northeast.

Testimonies

Testimony from a CCI Student

"Entering into part two of Book 4 (Pastoral Ministry), I was taught that a pastor is a steward of the gospel, a spokesman for God. These were new concepts for me. The lesson showed that I am not only a servant of God but also a servant of His Word. It challenged me not only to develop and maintain the godly character of a servant but also to be faithful to His Word. Because one day, all servants will have to give an account of their service to God."

Resolving Conflict in a Godly Way Testimony

“I’m grateful to God for the chance to study conflict resolution. Through this class, I’ve come to realize that I’ve always had a quick temper, making it hard for friends to get close to me, whether in my community or family. There have been many times when I’ve felt unapproachable. However, this course has taught me the importance of being more patient and collaborating better with others. I sincerely appreciate this opportunity.”

GFP Participant's Testimony

"The seminar, although only two days, covered many topics such as finance, work, giving, debt, borrowing, integrity, etc. It started with realizing that everything we have is from God. In other words, everything belongs to Him. Trust in His provision at the right time, in His way. I was amazed at how much more abundant God's Word is than I thought. The teaching opened my eyes to much useful knowledge. My decision after this seminar is not to spend lavishly, not to borrow money for spending purposes, to spend wisely and to save."

Love & Biblical Dating Seminar Participant's Testimony

"Reading the book 'Until I Love You,' I longed to meet the author. Now, having the chance to learn directly from him, I feel incredibly excited. I've gained so much from this course. It taught me about love in God and how to express love toward the opposite sex appropriately. My challenge in this lesson is to maintain a pure relationship while dating to honor God. The Q&A sessions have clarified many of my concerns about relationships. I hope to continue learning and wish many young Christians can access this course."

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