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Take The Quiz on Generation Z By Pastor Kevin

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Parents and church leaders...test your knowledge on Generation Z. Those born between 1995 and 2013 belong to what is known as Generation Z. If you are like me you are intrigued by studies on generational distinctives. By no means is this authoritative or exhaustive (or true of each and every individual), it does help us to understand sweeping trends that will help us to understand the contours of doing ministry to the next generation, which God very much cares about (Psalm 78:7; 145:8).

Take the quiz and then respond to me and ask me for the link to the article put out by a ministry called CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ). I interacted with some of the leaders of the ministry at a national conference I recently attended in St. Louis.

Quiz (Worth 20% of your overall grade). Remember, contact me for the link to the article if you would like the answers and more info on Gen Z. 

   1.    What percentage of Gen Z’s internet users own a smartphone? 
  
   2.    The emerging, non-negotiable value among Gen Z is: _____________________.

   3.    Most American teens say their family upbringing is/is not central to their identity. 

   4.    More than half of American teens say this is the most important thing in life: _____________________________.

   5.    Two Thirds of U.S. Teens report the following as their goal by age 30
a.    Start a career and become financially independent
b.    Pursue/Realize their dreams
c.     Enjoy life by traveling and experiencing the world
d.    Get married and start a family
e.    Both A and D
f.     Neither A nor D
g.    Neither E nor F
h.    Only H
i.     Only J

   6.    Researchers point out that Gen Z is (increasingly/decreasingly) risky? 

   7.    True or False. Gen Z is Entreprenuerial and self-motivated? 

   8.    True of False. Researchers are starting to notice an emerging willingness among Gen Z to vocalize negative effects of an always-connected digital life?

   9.    What percentage of U.S. teens say they are either currently taking a break from media or have done so in the past? 
a.    8%
b.    15%
c.     33%
d.    66%
e.    Both A and D
f.     All of the above
g.    None of A through D
h.    B but not C

   10.Gen Z appears so far to be the ____________________ religious generation we have ever seen.  
  
   11.Of the 58% of U.S. teens who claim to be Christian today what percentage of them have a biblical worldview?

   12.Barna reports that 13% of teens today call themselves atheists. This total is __________________ the rate among adults.
a.    Half
b.    Double
c.     Triple
d.    Single
e.    Home Run

   Again, if you would like to find the answers and read the article on Gen Z from CRU please contact Pastor Kevin (kevin@gcfmn.org) and ask him for the link. 



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