Some Slept and Generation Z Awoke 2

I recall a day when demographers, sociologists, and church growth leaders spoke of a massive generation who would come of age in a few years. This generation was larger in size than the Baby Boomers and would develop under a postmodern umbrella. The influence of this generation was going to be huge.

This generation came to be known as the Millennials.

We’re still talking about them, and rightly so. I frequently tweet links to articles about the Millennials. They are, and will continue to be, a significant influence inside and outside of the Church.

However, I feel we have become so fixated on the Millennials that we have missed another generation on the scene. We have forgotten that “a generation goes and a generation comes” (Ecc 1:4, ESV). And this most recent generation is larger in size than the Millennials.

Yes, larger.

I would say “Welcome Generation Z,” but I would be too late, much too late.  Generation Z (those born after 1995, making up 25% of the U.S. population) is already beginning internships in the U. S. workforce.

Here is a quick summary on Generation Z.  And here is another quick summary.

Do not confuse them with the Millennials. Check out this infographic for a comparison.

Get to know them.

Get to know them quickly, very quickly. 

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