Some of the Topics Addressed

  • APPROACHING

    Since Gen Zers seem to see the world differently, as a result of smartphones and social media, many adults feel disconnected from them. Learn an effective relational approach geared uniquely for Gen Zers.

  • MINISTERING

    Deuteronomy 6:7 says to diligently teach kids when you “sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” Know the ways to minister to this Generation throughout the course of the day.

  • BUILDING

    Gen Zers are eager to connect with caring adults who are willing to reach out to them. Learn ten strategies to build and strengthen relationships with them.

  • INTERPRETING

    Common descriptions of Gen Zers are “screenagers,” diverse, individualistic, overwhelmed, and lonely. There is some truth in each of these. Learn eight insights into interpreting Generation Z.

  • MOTIVATING

    Learn practical ways to motivate students to care about truth.

  • TEACHING

    Our ministry to Gen Zers must challenge their minds, but most importantly, engage their hearts. In this class, you will learn effective teaching methods for engaging Gen Z.

 

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The Emerging Worldview of Generation Z

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Let's Get Started!

  • 02

    Lesson 1: Understanding Generation Z

  • 03

    Lesson 2: Why Teach Apologetics to Youth?

    • Section 2/1 How Do We Minister to This Generation?

    • Section 2/2- Why teach Apologetics

    • Section 2/3- Suggestions from Experience (Part 1)

    • Section 2/4- Suggestions from Experience (Part 2)

    • PowerPoint PDF's

    • Recommended Resources

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key
  • 04

    Lesson 3: How to Approach Apologetics with Students

    • Section 3/1 Connecting the the Heart of a Young Person

    • Section 3/2 Relational Counterfeits

    • Section 3/3 Addiction & Fatherless

    • PowerPoint PDF's

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key

  • 05

    Lesson 4: How do we build Relationships with Students?

    • Section 4/1- Strategy #1-3

    • Section 4/2 - Strategy #4-6

    • Section 4/3 - Strategy #7-10

    • Recommended Resources

    • PowerPoint PDF's

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key
  • 06

    Lesson 5: Why do kids leave the Faith?

    • Section 5/1 - Questions Kids Have

    • Section 5/2 - Reasons Kids Give

    • PowerPoint PDF's

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key
  • 07

    Lesson 6: How do we motivate Students to care about Truth and Apologetics?

    • Section 6/1 How do we motivate students to care? pt1

    • Section 6/2 How do we motivate students to care? pt2

    • Recommended Resources

    • PowerPoint PDF's

    • Questions to Download

    • Lesson 6- Gen Z- Answer Key
  • 08

    Lesson 7: Engaging the Local Church

    • Section 7/1 Engaging the Local Church (Part 1)

    • Section 7/2 Engaging the Local Church (Part 2)

    • PowerPoint PDF's

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key
  • 09

    Lesson 8: Engaging Parents with Apologetics

    • Section 8/1 Equipping Parents (Part 1)

    • Section 8/2 Creating Partnerships (Part 2)

    • PowerPoint PDFs

    • Recommended Resources

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key
  • 10

    Lesson 9: Speaking to Youth

    • Section 9/1 - Best Practices for Giving Presentations to Students #1-2

    • Section 9/2 - Best Practices for Giving Presentations to Students #3-5

    • Section 9/3 - Best Practices for Giving Presentations to Students #6-7 BE PREPARED!

    • Section 9/4 - Best Practices for Giving Presentations to Students #8-10

    • Section 9/5 - Preparing a Talk - Effective Introductions

    • Section 9/6 - Preparing a Talk - An Effective Structure

    • PowerPoint PDFs

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key
  • 11

    Lesson 10: Teaching Methods

    • Section 10/1 - Teaching Strategies (Part 1)

    • Section 10/2 - Teaching Strategies (Part 2)

    • Section 10/3 - What Are They and How to Use Them (Part 3)

    • J.Warner Wallace BONUS Video (part 1)

    • J.Warner Wallace BONUS Video (Utah Trip)

    • J.Warner Wallace BONUS Video (Berkley Trip)

    • PowerPoint PDFs

    • Conversational Survey 1

    • Conversational Survey 2

    • Recommended Resources

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key
  • 12

    Lesson 11: Teaching Topics

    • Section 11/1 - Timely vs. Timeless Issues: Where to Start

    • Section 11/2 - The Rest of the Issues

    • PowerPoint PDFs

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key
  • 13

    Lesson 12: Using Movies to teach Apologetics and Worldview

    • Section 12/1 - Analyzing a Movie (Part 1)

    • Section 12/2 - Analyzing a Movie (Part 2)

    • Section 12/3 - Analyzing a Movie (Part 3)

    • Section 12/4 - Analyzing a Movie (Part 4)

    • Recommended Resources

    • Questions to Download

    • Question Answer Key

    • A Final Word from Sean

    • Course Evaluation: Reaching and Equipping Gen Z Self-Paced Course