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In fact, 40% say having a mentor, guide, or elder they can talk to regularly would help them grow in their faith. They want adults they can trust to be real, to take time to get to know them, and to follow up on what they share.

For most of the young people in our Gen Alpha study, home itself is a significant place! Across questions about identity, belonging, and purpose, teens in our study feel most comfortable at home.

For teenagers, some seasons feel clear. Others feel unsure. That is where you come in. Listening. Staying steady. Coming back next week. From conversations that trail off to even when nothing feels resolved. Showing up matters. Who are you walking closely with right now?

Your Gen Alpha students may no longer mention the pandemic. But it still shaped them. Learning was disrupted. Social rhythms were interrupted. Security felt uncertain. What might your students be carrying without words?

Faith often grows through people. Through consistency. And through presence. Many students stay connected because an adult did not give up on them. Share this with a volunteer who shows up.

Gen Alpha refers to teens born in 2010 and later. The oldest are turning 16 right now. This is not a future conversation. It’s a present one. If ministry feels different lately, it’s because today’s teenagers are different. What changes have you noticed most in the last year?

This is easy to miss: Our research found that very few Gen Alpha teens name negative church experiences. Most simply say religion has not been part of their story. Non-religious teens need the church to listen, not make assumptions about them. Save this as a reminder.

Lent invites reflection. Prayer invites honesty. This youth ministry resource helps students practice prayer together during Lent and Holy Week. Click the link below to check out the resource.

Lent does not need louder programming. It needs deeper attention. This prayer guide helps students meet God without pressure. Especially during Holy Week. Get the guide now: bit.ly/FYIlent

When the noise gets too loud, God’s voice doesn’t compete; it comforts. You don’t have to carry every opinion, every headline, or every worry this week. Sometimes the holiest thing you can do is pause, breathe, and listen.

Life transitions are holy ground. Find out how to meet young adults there. Read Steve Argue’s full blog.

Your students’ lives are in motion: jobs change, cities shift, relationships evolve. God isn’t waiting for them to settle down before God speaks. God is already there. Keep showing up where they are.

Every transition is a chance to help young adults connect the dots between faith and real life. Let’s help them see God’s fingerprints in the change, not just the outcome.

Young adults in your church are navigating big changes like identity, relationships, work, purpose, and faith. These 7 transitions can help you understand where they’re coming from and how to support them.

Young adults are wrestling with questions of faith, identity, purpose, and mental health. Leaders want to help, but often don’t know where to begin. Our discussion guides provide a simple, ready-to-use framework to spark conversations that lead to growth.

Join our team! The Fuller Youth Institute is hiring a Marketing and Design Coordinator (remote, full-time). This role blends creativity and strategy to build campaigns, design graphics, and supporting digital engagement that equips leaders to serve young people.

Stuck in awkward silence? These Discussion Guides give you the right questions to spark real conversation.

Youth leaders aren’t leaving the ministry because they don’t care. They’re leaving because they feel alone. Churches don’t have to keep losing leaders this way. For more insights on youth leader well-being and burnout, read the FYI report on Youth Leader Burnout and Wellbeing.

Sometimes, all it takes is one great question. Download our Let’s Talk: Life and Faith as a Young Adult Today guide, free to download for a limited time.

Meaningful conversations are the foundation of young adult ministry. This guide, "Let's Talk," equips you to lead them with confidence and is FREE to download for a limited time.