Discipleship in a Lonely Generation: Building Authentic Relationships

The current urban population, connected by consumerism, social media, and the entertainment industry, forms the largest global youth culture ever to exist. It spans the globe, sharing the same values, listening to the same music, watching the same movies, and sharing the same posts. They do not look to the church for answers but believe it to be a dead and empty tradition of the past. But God’s heart is broken for this lost generation, and we need to make the message of His love accessible to them. In this 3-part series, 'Confused, Alone and Without Purpose: Reaching and Discipling Europe's Secularised Youth', we want to spark a discussion on how to start missional, evangelistic and discipleship movements in secularised cities, sent from the local church.

Part 3: Discipleship in a Lonely Generation: Building Authentic Relationships - Many young people feel isolated despite being more connected than ever through social media. This talk examines the crisis of loneliness and how discipleship—modelled after Jesus’ own approach—can provide meaningful community. We discuss the role of relationships in discipleship, share real-life stories, and explore how every believer can play a part in leading young people to Christ.