Why Gen Z is Bringing Back Long-Form Teaching (And How Your Church Can Respond)
Gen Z is not losing attention—they are redirecting it. While churches have shortened sermons to match perceived attention spans, Gen Z is consuming long-form podcasts, deep-dive videos, and extended teaching content. This shift reveals a growing hunger for depth, authenticity, and theological substance rather than quick, surface-level messages.
There’s a persistent myth circling church boardrooms and pastoral conferences that the modern generation is looking for something like “theology lite.” We are told that because attention spans are shortening, sermons should be shorter. We are told that because the Church feels “old school,” the solution must be newer production, faster pacing, and more snackable content.
Let’s be clear. Short sermons are not bad. Clarity is not compromise, and brevity can be powerful. Jesus Himself preached some of the shortest and most profound sermons in history.
The problem is not shorter sermons. The problem is fear-driven reduction. The underlying anxiety is that if we don’t move at the speed of a TikTok scroll, we will somehow lose this generation.
The Myth of the Gen Z Short Attention Span
But in 2026, the reality on the ground tells a different story. While many churches have been busy trimming their messages down to 15-minute "life hacks," Gen Z has been busy listening to three-hour-long podcasts. This is the generation that made The Huberman Lab and The Bible Project global phenomena. They are the ones watching two-hour video essays on YouTube that deconstruct obscure historical events or complex cinematic themes.
The myth of the short attention span is just that – a myth. Gen Z is more heavily marketed to than other generations, and they have a lot of things vying for their attention, but that doesn’t mean they lack capacity for depth.
In fact, they may crave what is real more than any generation in our lifetime.
A Missiological Mistake: Contextualization vs. Dilution
As missiologists, we know that Jesus was the master of meeting people within their unique cultural moment. He spoke in agrarian parables to farmers and debated the Law with scholars. The Church is called to do the same thing – to preach the Gospel to every tribe, tongue, and generation.
Sometimes, however, the Church confuses contextualization with dilution.
Contextualization is the hard work of translating the eternal, profound truths of the Gospel into the language of this current cultural moment.
Dilution is the fear-driven habit of shrinking the Gospel until it fits the perceived limitations of the culture.
The thing is, Gen Z already has enough "lite" content in their feeds. And when we dilute messages just because we feel like no one will listen otherwise, we aren't being relevant. We are just echoing culture.
Ultimately, Gen Z isn’t asking the Church to catch up with the times. Instead, they are asking the Church to help them interpret the times and remind them that eternity is marked by the rule and reign of Jesus.
Why Long-Form Sermons? The Four Pillars of Modern Longing
The reason long-form teaching is making a comeback is that the questions this generation is asking cannot be answered in a bulleted list. They are wrestling with profound existential concerns that require time, space, and a Savior who feels present rather than theoretical.
For many pastors, this is welcome news! If Gen Z is craving depth, pastors can stop worrying that a forty-five-minute sermon is an automatic barrier to engagement. In 2026, length is not the enemy. Hollowness is.
With that in mind, here are four core existential questions shaping the hunger for deeper teaching right now:
1. Who Am I If I Stop Performing?
Gen Z lives in a world that insists identity is something you must construct, display, and constantly market. This pressure to perform is exhausting. A 15-minute "pep talk" doesn't touch the root of that fatigue. They need the slow, steady teaching of the Imago Dei – the truth that their identity is received, not invented. It takes time to deconstruct the "marketed self" and rebuild the "named self." This theology does not hype Gen Z up. It lets them exhale.
2. If God is Good, Then Why?
This generation has lived through one global crisis after another. They have a high-definition radar for anything that feels like a sales pitch or a "quick fix." They do not trust a faith that wraps pain in a tidy bow. Long-form teaching allows a pastor to sit with the Psalms of lament, to walk through the silence of Holy Saturday, and to honor the reality of suffering without rushing to the ending.
3. What Does a Holy Life Actually Look Like?
Like the rest of us, Gen Z is tired of moralism and "purity culture" checklists. They want to know what a holy life actually looks like in practice. Holiness is about formation, not restriction. Holiness is a life shaped slowly by the Spirit. A way of living that touches everyday decisions about bodies, money, relationships, power, and neighbor love. This kind of holiness is beautiful and attractive. We don’t need to sell it better – we just need to teach it more accurately!
4. What Is My Calling, Really?
Many young adults are paralyzed by the fear of choosing the "wrong" life. The Church can give them peace by reframing calling as a posture of faithfulness rather than a hidden puzzle to solve. The Church can offer peace by reframing calling as faithfulness in the present rather than pressure to discover a perfect plan. God is far more interested in who we are becoming than the title we hold.
Practices for a Sturdier Pulpit
These questions do not require pastors to reinvent themselves or overhaul their preaching style. They simply ask us to take Gen Z’s hunger for depth seriously.
Reaching this generation is less about "upping" the production value and more about deepening the theological well. If your church wants to respond faithfully to this moment, the following practices have begun to define a new standard for substantive teaching.
Show Your Work:
Gen Z values transparency, and that includes theological transparency. Accordingly, do not just give the conclusion; walk through the hermeneutics!
When you model careful interpretation – opening up the original context or the nuances of a Greek or Hebrew word – you help listeners learn to read Scripture for themselves.
Lean Into the Tension:
As tempting as it may be, resist the urge to smooth out the difficult parts of a passage. Naming complexity, contradiction, or discomfort signals that your church is a safe place for honest questions. Gen Z does not expect easy answers, but they do expect honesty.
Prioritize Presence Over Polish:
Gen Z is largely unmoved by hype. What they respond to is clarity, humility, and courage. They would much rather sit through a forty-minute conversation with a real person than a twenty-minute performance rehearsed for effect. Don’t be afraid to get vulnerable, conversational, and deeply present as you teach – Gen Z will respond to it!
Create Space for Reflection:
Long-form teaching is as much about pace as it is about depth. Create opportunities for silence after the sermon, prayer that lingers, and liturgical rhythms that allow truth to settle in. These moments remind Gen Z that God is not in a hurry and that they don’t have to be, either.
Pastoring Gen Z in 2026
The irony of pastoring in 2026 is that the more the world accelerates, the more young people long for what is ancient. They are a generation of seekers who have realized that a digital life can be a deeply thin life.
Gen Z does not need the Church to be "cool,” but they do need the Church to be real. When you offer them something substantial – something that takes time, effort, and depth to uncover – they will recognize it immediately!
If you are planning sermons for 2026 and looking for ways to teach with depth while staying pastorally grounded, check out our article on 8 sermons Gen Z needs to hear this year!
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Susanna is a theological content writer with a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is passionate about ministry, running, and exploring new cultures through international travel. In her free time, you’ll find her surfing, obsessing over the Olympics, or enjoying the San Diego sunshine!
There’s a persistent myth circling church boardrooms and pastoral conferences that the modern generation is looking for something like “theology lite.” We are told that because attention spans are shortening, sermons should be shorter. We are told that because the Church feels “old school,” the solution must be newer production, faster pacing, and more snackable content.
Let’s be clear. Short sermons are not bad. Clarity is not compromise, and brevity can be powerful. Jesus Himself preached some of the shortest and most profound sermons in history.
The problem is not shorter sermons. The problem is fear-driven reduction. The underlying anxiety is that if we don’t move at the speed of a TikTok scroll, we will somehow lose this generation.
The Myth of the Gen Z Short Attention Span
But in 2026, the reality on the ground tells a different story. While many churches have been busy trimming their messages down to 15-minute "life hacks," Gen Z has been busy listening to three-hour-long podcasts. This is the generation that made The Huberman Lab and The Bible Project global phenomena. They are the ones watching two-hour video essays on YouTube that deconstruct obscure historical events or complex cinematic themes.
The myth of the short attention span is just that – a myth. Gen Z is more heavily marketed to than other generations, and they have a lot of things vying for their attention, but that doesn’t mean they lack capacity for depth.
In fact, they may crave what is real more than any generation in our lifetime.
A Missiological Mistake: Contextualization vs. Dilution
As missiologists, we know that Jesus was the master of meeting people within their unique cultural moment. He spoke in agrarian parables to farmers and debated the Law with scholars. The Church is called to do the same thing – to preach the Gospel to every tribe, tongue, and generation.
Sometimes, however, the Church confuses contextualization with dilution.
Contextualization is the hard work of translating the eternal, profound truths of the Gospel into the language of this current cultural moment.
Dilution is the fear-driven habit of shrinking the Gospel until it fits the perceived limitations of the culture.
The thing is, Gen Z already has enough "lite" content in their feeds. And when we dilute messages just because we feel like no one will listen otherwise, we aren't being relevant. We are just echoing culture.
Ultimately, Gen Z isn’t asking the Church to catch up with the times. Instead, they are asking the Church to help them interpret the times and remind them that eternity is marked by the rule and reign of Jesus.
Why Long-Form Sermons? The Four Pillars of Modern Longing
The reason long-form teaching is making a comeback is that the questions this generation is asking cannot be answered in a bulleted list. They are wrestling with profound existential concerns that require time, space, and a Savior who feels present rather than theoretical.
For many pastors, this is welcome news! If Gen Z is craving depth, pastors can stop worrying that a forty-five-minute sermon is an automatic barrier to engagement. In 2026, length is not the enemy. Hollowness is.
With that in mind, here are four core existential questions shaping the hunger for deeper teaching right now:
1. Who Am I If I Stop Performing?
Gen Z lives in a world that insists identity is something you must construct, display, and constantly market. This pressure to perform is exhausting. A 15-minute "pep talk" doesn't touch the root of that fatigue. They need the slow, steady teaching of the Imago Dei – the truth that their identity is received, not invented. It takes time to deconstruct the "marketed self" and rebuild the "named self." This theology does not hype Gen Z up. It lets them exhale.
2. If God is Good, Then Why?
This generation has lived through one global crisis after another. They have a high-definition radar for anything that feels like a sales pitch or a "quick fix." They do not trust a faith that wraps pain in a tidy bow. Long-form teaching allows a pastor to sit with the Psalms of lament, to walk through the silence of Holy Saturday, and to honor the reality of suffering without rushing to the ending.
3. What Does a Holy Life Actually Look Like?
Like the rest of us, Gen Z is tired of moralism and "purity culture" checklists. They want to know what a holy life actually looks like in practice. Holiness is about formation, not restriction. Holiness is a life shaped slowly by the Spirit. A way of living that touches everyday decisions about bodies, money, relationships, power, and neighbor love. This kind of holiness is beautiful and attractive. We don’t need to sell it better – we just need to teach it more accurately!
4. What Is My Calling, Really?
Many young adults are paralyzed by the fear of choosing the "wrong" life. The Church can give them peace by reframing calling as a posture of faithfulness rather than a hidden puzzle to solve. The Church can offer peace by reframing calling as faithfulness in the present rather than pressure to discover a perfect plan. God is far more interested in who we are becoming than the title we hold.
Practices for a Sturdier Pulpit
These questions do not require pastors to reinvent themselves or overhaul their preaching style. They simply ask us to take Gen Z’s hunger for depth seriously.
Reaching this generation is less about "upping" the production value and more about deepening the theological well. If your church wants to respond faithfully to this moment, the following practices have begun to define a new standard for substantive teaching.
Show Your Work:
Gen Z values transparency, and that includes theological transparency. Accordingly, do not just give the conclusion; walk through the hermeneutics!
When you model careful interpretation – opening up the original context or the nuances of a Greek or Hebrew word – you help listeners learn to read Scripture for themselves.
Lean Into the Tension:
As tempting as it may be, resist the urge to smooth out the difficult parts of a passage. Naming complexity, contradiction, or discomfort signals that your church is a safe place for honest questions. Gen Z does not expect easy answers, but they do expect honesty.
Prioritize Presence Over Polish:
Gen Z is largely unmoved by hype. What they respond to is clarity, humility, and courage. They would much rather sit through a forty-minute conversation with a real person than a twenty-minute performance rehearsed for effect. Don’t be afraid to get vulnerable, conversational, and deeply present as you teach – Gen Z will respond to it!
Create Space for Reflection:
Long-form teaching is as much about pace as it is about depth. Create opportunities for silence after the sermon, prayer that lingers, and liturgical rhythms that allow truth to settle in. These moments remind Gen Z that God is not in a hurry and that they don’t have to be, either.
Pastoring Gen Z in 2026
The irony of pastoring in 2026 is that the more the world accelerates, the more young people long for what is ancient. They are a generation of seekers who have realized that a digital life can be a deeply thin life.
Gen Z does not need the Church to be "cool,” but they do need the Church to be real. When you offer them something substantial – something that takes time, effort, and depth to uncover – they will recognize it immediately!
If you are planning sermons for 2026 and looking for ways to teach with depth while staying pastorally grounded, check out our article on 8 sermons Gen Z needs to hear this year!
podcast transcript
Susanna is a theological content writer with a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is passionate about ministry, running, and exploring new cultures through international travel. In her free time, you’ll find her surfing, obsessing over the Olympics, or enjoying the San Diego sunshine!
There’s a persistent myth circling church boardrooms and pastoral conferences that the modern generation is looking for something like “theology lite.” We are told that because attention spans are shortening, sermons should be shorter. We are told that because the Church feels “old school,” the solution must be newer production, faster pacing, and more snackable content.
Let’s be clear. Short sermons are not bad. Clarity is not compromise, and brevity can be powerful. Jesus Himself preached some of the shortest and most profound sermons in history.
The problem is not shorter sermons. The problem is fear-driven reduction. The underlying anxiety is that if we don’t move at the speed of a TikTok scroll, we will somehow lose this generation.
The Myth of the Gen Z Short Attention Span
But in 2026, the reality on the ground tells a different story. While many churches have been busy trimming their messages down to 15-minute "life hacks," Gen Z has been busy listening to three-hour-long podcasts. This is the generation that made The Huberman Lab and The Bible Project global phenomena. They are the ones watching two-hour video essays on YouTube that deconstruct obscure historical events or complex cinematic themes.
The myth of the short attention span is just that – a myth. Gen Z is more heavily marketed to than other generations, and they have a lot of things vying for their attention, but that doesn’t mean they lack capacity for depth.
In fact, they may crave what is real more than any generation in our lifetime.
A Missiological Mistake: Contextualization vs. Dilution
As missiologists, we know that Jesus was the master of meeting people within their unique cultural moment. He spoke in agrarian parables to farmers and debated the Law with scholars. The Church is called to do the same thing – to preach the Gospel to every tribe, tongue, and generation.
Sometimes, however, the Church confuses contextualization with dilution.
Contextualization is the hard work of translating the eternal, profound truths of the Gospel into the language of this current cultural moment.
Dilution is the fear-driven habit of shrinking the Gospel until it fits the perceived limitations of the culture.
The thing is, Gen Z already has enough "lite" content in their feeds. And when we dilute messages just because we feel like no one will listen otherwise, we aren't being relevant. We are just echoing culture.
Ultimately, Gen Z isn’t asking the Church to catch up with the times. Instead, they are asking the Church to help them interpret the times and remind them that eternity is marked by the rule and reign of Jesus.
Why Long-Form Sermons? The Four Pillars of Modern Longing
The reason long-form teaching is making a comeback is that the questions this generation is asking cannot be answered in a bulleted list. They are wrestling with profound existential concerns that require time, space, and a Savior who feels present rather than theoretical.
For many pastors, this is welcome news! If Gen Z is craving depth, pastors can stop worrying that a forty-five-minute sermon is an automatic barrier to engagement. In 2026, length is not the enemy. Hollowness is.
With that in mind, here are four core existential questions shaping the hunger for deeper teaching right now:
1. Who Am I If I Stop Performing?
Gen Z lives in a world that insists identity is something you must construct, display, and constantly market. This pressure to perform is exhausting. A 15-minute "pep talk" doesn't touch the root of that fatigue. They need the slow, steady teaching of the Imago Dei – the truth that their identity is received, not invented. It takes time to deconstruct the "marketed self" and rebuild the "named self." This theology does not hype Gen Z up. It lets them exhale.
2. If God is Good, Then Why?
This generation has lived through one global crisis after another. They have a high-definition radar for anything that feels like a sales pitch or a "quick fix." They do not trust a faith that wraps pain in a tidy bow. Long-form teaching allows a pastor to sit with the Psalms of lament, to walk through the silence of Holy Saturday, and to honor the reality of suffering without rushing to the ending.
3. What Does a Holy Life Actually Look Like?
Like the rest of us, Gen Z is tired of moralism and "purity culture" checklists. They want to know what a holy life actually looks like in practice. Holiness is about formation, not restriction. Holiness is a life shaped slowly by the Spirit. A way of living that touches everyday decisions about bodies, money, relationships, power, and neighbor love. This kind of holiness is beautiful and attractive. We don’t need to sell it better – we just need to teach it more accurately!
4. What Is My Calling, Really?
Many young adults are paralyzed by the fear of choosing the "wrong" life. The Church can give them peace by reframing calling as a posture of faithfulness rather than a hidden puzzle to solve. The Church can offer peace by reframing calling as faithfulness in the present rather than pressure to discover a perfect plan. God is far more interested in who we are becoming than the title we hold.
Practices for a Sturdier Pulpit
These questions do not require pastors to reinvent themselves or overhaul their preaching style. They simply ask us to take Gen Z’s hunger for depth seriously.
Reaching this generation is less about "upping" the production value and more about deepening the theological well. If your church wants to respond faithfully to this moment, the following practices have begun to define a new standard for substantive teaching.
Show Your Work:
Gen Z values transparency, and that includes theological transparency. Accordingly, do not just give the conclusion; walk through the hermeneutics!
When you model careful interpretation – opening up the original context or the nuances of a Greek or Hebrew word – you help listeners learn to read Scripture for themselves.
Lean Into the Tension:
As tempting as it may be, resist the urge to smooth out the difficult parts of a passage. Naming complexity, contradiction, or discomfort signals that your church is a safe place for honest questions. Gen Z does not expect easy answers, but they do expect honesty.
Prioritize Presence Over Polish:
Gen Z is largely unmoved by hype. What they respond to is clarity, humility, and courage. They would much rather sit through a forty-minute conversation with a real person than a twenty-minute performance rehearsed for effect. Don’t be afraid to get vulnerable, conversational, and deeply present as you teach – Gen Z will respond to it!
Create Space for Reflection:
Long-form teaching is as much about pace as it is about depth. Create opportunities for silence after the sermon, prayer that lingers, and liturgical rhythms that allow truth to settle in. These moments remind Gen Z that God is not in a hurry and that they don’t have to be, either.
Pastoring Gen Z in 2026
The irony of pastoring in 2026 is that the more the world accelerates, the more young people long for what is ancient. They are a generation of seekers who have realized that a digital life can be a deeply thin life.
Gen Z does not need the Church to be "cool,” but they do need the Church to be real. When you offer them something substantial – something that takes time, effort, and depth to uncover – they will recognize it immediately!
If you are planning sermons for 2026 and looking for ways to teach with depth while staying pastorally grounded, check out our article on 8 sermons Gen Z needs to hear this year!
VIDEO transcript
There’s a persistent myth circling church boardrooms and pastoral conferences that the modern generation is looking for something like “theology lite.” We are told that because attention spans are shortening, sermons should be shorter. We are told that because the Church feels “old school,” the solution must be newer production, faster pacing, and more snackable content.
Let’s be clear. Short sermons are not bad. Clarity is not compromise, and brevity can be powerful. Jesus Himself preached some of the shortest and most profound sermons in history.
The problem is not shorter sermons. The problem is fear-driven reduction. The underlying anxiety is that if we don’t move at the speed of a TikTok scroll, we will somehow lose this generation.
The Myth of the Gen Z Short Attention Span
But in 2026, the reality on the ground tells a different story. While many churches have been busy trimming their messages down to 15-minute "life hacks," Gen Z has been busy listening to three-hour-long podcasts. This is the generation that made The Huberman Lab and The Bible Project global phenomena. They are the ones watching two-hour video essays on YouTube that deconstruct obscure historical events or complex cinematic themes.
The myth of the short attention span is just that – a myth. Gen Z is more heavily marketed to than other generations, and they have a lot of things vying for their attention, but that doesn’t mean they lack capacity for depth.
In fact, they may crave what is real more than any generation in our lifetime.
A Missiological Mistake: Contextualization vs. Dilution
As missiologists, we know that Jesus was the master of meeting people within their unique cultural moment. He spoke in agrarian parables to farmers and debated the Law with scholars. The Church is called to do the same thing – to preach the Gospel to every tribe, tongue, and generation.
Sometimes, however, the Church confuses contextualization with dilution.
Contextualization is the hard work of translating the eternal, profound truths of the Gospel into the language of this current cultural moment.
Dilution is the fear-driven habit of shrinking the Gospel until it fits the perceived limitations of the culture.
The thing is, Gen Z already has enough "lite" content in their feeds. And when we dilute messages just because we feel like no one will listen otherwise, we aren't being relevant. We are just echoing culture.
Ultimately, Gen Z isn’t asking the Church to catch up with the times. Instead, they are asking the Church to help them interpret the times and remind them that eternity is marked by the rule and reign of Jesus.
Why Long-Form Sermons? The Four Pillars of Modern Longing
The reason long-form teaching is making a comeback is that the questions this generation is asking cannot be answered in a bulleted list. They are wrestling with profound existential concerns that require time, space, and a Savior who feels present rather than theoretical.
For many pastors, this is welcome news! If Gen Z is craving depth, pastors can stop worrying that a forty-five-minute sermon is an automatic barrier to engagement. In 2026, length is not the enemy. Hollowness is.
With that in mind, here are four core existential questions shaping the hunger for deeper teaching right now:
1. Who Am I If I Stop Performing?
Gen Z lives in a world that insists identity is something you must construct, display, and constantly market. This pressure to perform is exhausting. A 15-minute "pep talk" doesn't touch the root of that fatigue. They need the slow, steady teaching of the Imago Dei – the truth that their identity is received, not invented. It takes time to deconstruct the "marketed self" and rebuild the "named self." This theology does not hype Gen Z up. It lets them exhale.
2. If God is Good, Then Why?
This generation has lived through one global crisis after another. They have a high-definition radar for anything that feels like a sales pitch or a "quick fix." They do not trust a faith that wraps pain in a tidy bow. Long-form teaching allows a pastor to sit with the Psalms of lament, to walk through the silence of Holy Saturday, and to honor the reality of suffering without rushing to the ending.
3. What Does a Holy Life Actually Look Like?
Like the rest of us, Gen Z is tired of moralism and "purity culture" checklists. They want to know what a holy life actually looks like in practice. Holiness is about formation, not restriction. Holiness is a life shaped slowly by the Spirit. A way of living that touches everyday decisions about bodies, money, relationships, power, and neighbor love. This kind of holiness is beautiful and attractive. We don’t need to sell it better – we just need to teach it more accurately!
4. What Is My Calling, Really?
Many young adults are paralyzed by the fear of choosing the "wrong" life. The Church can give them peace by reframing calling as a posture of faithfulness rather than a hidden puzzle to solve. The Church can offer peace by reframing calling as faithfulness in the present rather than pressure to discover a perfect plan. God is far more interested in who we are becoming than the title we hold.
Practices for a Sturdier Pulpit
These questions do not require pastors to reinvent themselves or overhaul their preaching style. They simply ask us to take Gen Z’s hunger for depth seriously.
Reaching this generation is less about "upping" the production value and more about deepening the theological well. If your church wants to respond faithfully to this moment, the following practices have begun to define a new standard for substantive teaching.
Show Your Work:
Gen Z values transparency, and that includes theological transparency. Accordingly, do not just give the conclusion; walk through the hermeneutics!
When you model careful interpretation – opening up the original context or the nuances of a Greek or Hebrew word – you help listeners learn to read Scripture for themselves.
Lean Into the Tension:
As tempting as it may be, resist the urge to smooth out the difficult parts of a passage. Naming complexity, contradiction, or discomfort signals that your church is a safe place for honest questions. Gen Z does not expect easy answers, but they do expect honesty.
Prioritize Presence Over Polish:
Gen Z is largely unmoved by hype. What they respond to is clarity, humility, and courage. They would much rather sit through a forty-minute conversation with a real person than a twenty-minute performance rehearsed for effect. Don’t be afraid to get vulnerable, conversational, and deeply present as you teach – Gen Z will respond to it!
Create Space for Reflection:
Long-form teaching is as much about pace as it is about depth. Create opportunities for silence after the sermon, prayer that lingers, and liturgical rhythms that allow truth to settle in. These moments remind Gen Z that God is not in a hurry and that they don’t have to be, either.
Pastoring Gen Z in 2026
The irony of pastoring in 2026 is that the more the world accelerates, the more young people long for what is ancient. They are a generation of seekers who have realized that a digital life can be a deeply thin life.
Gen Z does not need the Church to be "cool,” but they do need the Church to be real. When you offer them something substantial – something that takes time, effort, and depth to uncover – they will recognize it immediately!
If you are planning sermons for 2026 and looking for ways to teach with depth while staying pastorally grounded, check out our article on 8 sermons Gen Z needs to hear this year!
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Susanna is a theological content writer with a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is passionate about ministry, running, and exploring new cultures through international travel. In her free time, you’ll find her surfing, obsessing over the Olympics, or enjoying the San Diego sunshine!
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