Why I’m praying for a Millennial revival

Lizzie Hutchison takes an affectionate look at the current  Gen Z revival in church life, drawing on her own front-row seat among a sea of twenty-somethings. With humour and honesty, she explores what this youthful surge means, not just for Gen Z, but for the slightly more battle-worn Millennials finding their place alongside them.

Everyone’s seen the headlines around the Gen Z Jesus rush. And as someone who’s at church with what feels like 90% of them, I can tell you - despite reports to the contrary - the stats ain’t lying.

Ah Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, they are like baby birds, fresh out the shell - blinking at the sun. You can’t help but love ‘em, even when they show palpable horror at how long ago you went to uni. Very healthy, Gen Z. The first time I went to this church I sat next to someone in that age category and they offered me mange tout. As a snack. Mange tout. MANGE TOUT. Gone are the days when someone would slide you a cheeky bag ‘o Walkers. Very healthy, Gen Z, very trendy.