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A ground-breaking research project exploring the world of Gen Z, and their engagement with Christianity. Read on to find out more and get involved…
A ground-breaking research project exploring the world of Gen Z, and their engagement with Christianity. Read on to find out more and get involved…
Previous research has suggesting that young people aren’t curious about the Christian faith but this month Gemma went to observe one of the sessions with the Year 6 group and found something that might be stirring their curiosity and connecting with their lives.
Following the recent publication of The Big Ambition report and increasing conversations about the impending General Election, Hannah explores some of the research around young people and politics. What do young people care about politically? Who are they likely to vote for? How can we ensure their voices are listened to?
Presentations and learning from the Youth & Faith Research Community Annual Gathering - 'Youth Discipleship, the Far-Right, and Racial Justice'. Including Professor Robert Beckford, The Alban Way and The National Youth Agency.
Encouraging young people to resist the prevailing secular culture around them is part and parcel of Christian Youth Ministry. But, today, we also find ourselves in the position of needing to support young people in the Church to stand with us, against a movement that is masquerading as being rooted in the Christian faith.
Lauren McCombie-Smith from the Frontier Youth Trust contributes to our Resistance series, with some reflections from her own Youth Work experience
Last month, the UK Government published a report on the experiences, needs, challenges, and hopes of young people in England and Wales. But what did it say? Let us give you a whistlestop tour!
In this second blog post, Hannah thinks about one of the findings that feels more difficult to digest; some young people see God (Jesus1) as ‘creepy’.
In 2019, the Youthscape Centre for Research was commissioned by the Diocese of St Albans to carry out research to establish the scale and scope of youth work in the Diocese and to identify the challenges and opportunities facing churches.
In 2020 We Are Tearfund and Youthscape surveyed 630 Christians aged 14-19 from across the UK. The ‘Burning Down the House’ report gives us brand new insights into how teenagers see the climate, the Church and their faith. These were ‘active Christians’ – 92% said they took part in a church service at least once a week and 84% said their faith was important or very important to them.
Survey and case study data highlight the way that Christian practice can help young people encounter God and develop faith of their own.
This research report explores the role and potential of theological reflection in youth ministry. Dr Phoebe Hill dives into the findings and considers their implications.
Our survey of 2054 churches revealed a lack of confidence and resources when it comes to providing youth work compared to children’s work.
Research amongst UK Christian young people and youth leaders into the methods and perceived effectiveness of peer-to-peer evangelism and outreach amongst teenagers.
In April 2019 Youthscape were awarded funding from the Co-op Foundation to run a research project with young people, exploring the links between youth loneliness and youth social action. Here’s what we found.
In-depth interviews with 16 young people revealed very little curiosity about religion, faith and God, as well as important clues as to why that might be.
