13 to 25

Introducing 13 to 25: Research and Conversation

Through nine seasons of The Voices of Young People Podcast, young people have described their perceptions of and experiences with religion and spirituality, mental health, politics and more. Now we’re evolving our podcast to offer even more insights into the lives of young people. The Voices of Young People Podcast

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For the youngest teens, their most important identity marker is age

For the youngest teens, their most important identity marker is age

In 2024, Springtide Research Institute asked 1,112 members of Gen Alpha—all 13-year-olds—about their identities, including how markers like race, gender, nationality, and age matter in describing who they are. For Gen Alpha teens, age matters most to self-identity When asked to pick the most important marker of their identities, 13-year-olds

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What Young People Want From Youth Ministry

For the past two years, the Springtide team has interviewed and surveyed young people and adults to discover how faith-based organizations are working to engage Gen Z. This research, funded in part by Lilly Endowment Inc., shows what young people want from youth ministry. Behaviors young people want from youth

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Effective Youth Ministry Strategies: Fun

In Springtide’s site visits for our What’s Working project, leaders shared their wisdom and insights from years of experience in youth ministry.  Five themes—fun, purpose, inclusivity, integrity, and adaptability—shaped our inquiries during these visits. While these are universal concepts, each manifested differently in both theory and practice, providing a rich

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Effective Youth Ministry Strategies: Integrity

In Springtide’s site visits for our What’s Working project, leaders shared their wisdom and insights from years of experience in youth ministry. Five themes—fun, purpose, inclusivity, integrity, and adaptability—shaped our inquiries during these visits. While these are universal concepts, each manifested differently in both theory and practice, providing a rich

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Effective Youth Ministry Strategies: Inclusivity

In Springtide’s site visits for our What’s Working project, leaders shared their wisdom and insights from years of experience in youth ministry. Five themes—fun, purpose, inclusivity, integrity, and adaptability—shaped our inquiries during these visits. While these are universal concepts, each manifested differently in both theory and practice, providing a rich

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Effective Youth Ministry Strategies: Adaptability

In Springtide’s site visits for our What’s Working project, leaders shared their wisdom and insights from years of experience in youth ministry.  Five themes—fun, purpose, inclusivity, integrity, and adaptability—shaped our inquiries during these visits. While these are universal concepts, each manifested differently in both theory and practice, providing a rich

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