Through coaching, assessment tools, and collaborative learning, participating churches will clarify their current reality, experiment with new approaches, and develop a practical Next Steps Plan for lasting culture change.

Created by the EMCC Next Generation team, this guide outlines practical steps for developing a ministry plan aligned with your church’s vision. It emphasizes prayerful discernment, long-term thinking, contextual awareness, and the importance of collaboration—with pastors, parents, volunteers, and students. The resource encourages SMART goal setting, ongoing evaluation, and holistic planning. It also offers guidance on building a strong volunteer team through clear expectations, support, and discipleship.

Barna’s Open Generation study highlights how teenagers across Canada view Jesus, the Bible, and their own purpose. It shows that while Gen Z is often described as disengaged, many Canadian teens remain curious, open to spiritual conversations, and interested in learning more about Jesus. The report offers key insights into the challenges and opportunities facing churches and leaders as they seek to connect meaningfully with young people today.

This 8-week guided resource helps churches explore six essential strategies for engaging young people, based on research from the Fuller Youth Institute.