Young Adults

Vicente Del Real: Pope Leo is ‘Latino at heart’

The new pope’s roots in Chicago and his experience as a missionary in Peru are inspiring to young Latino Catholics, says the founder of Iskali, a Chicago-area nonprofit serving second-generation young adults.

Younger adults pray less often than older adults, but that might not mean they are less spiritual

Findings from Pew Research Center reveal differences in spiritual practices among age groups of American adults.

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

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Empowering the next generation: 5 leadership frameworks for a changing world

A recent intergenerational meeting prompted a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity to reflect on ways to engage Gen Z leaders.

By Elizabeth Tamez Méndez Director of Programs and Grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Young women are leaving churches at higher rates than young men

Cultural and societal shifts have led to new gender dynamics in congregations, a study says.

By Shari Finnell Journalist

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The Ignatian Solidarity Network continues the Jesuit legacy of social justice

A 20-year-old organization based in Ohio draws on 500-year-old teachings to form young activists from across the country.

By Jim Sweeney Journalist

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Are young people still interested in religion and spirituality?

The answer is yes, but if churches want young folks to return, they must repair the harm done by the religious right, says the woman who gave the Young People’s Address to the UMC.

By Alejandra Salemi Doctoral student, population health sciences

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Seven campus ministry leaders reflect on young people and activism

With classes resuming at campuses across the country, some faith leaders who work closely with college students offer insights into what outside observers might be missing about Generation Z.

Dee Bernhardt Brandon Harris Larceeda “British” Hyrams Karen Wright Marsh CJ Rhodes Robert Rueda D. Scott Russell

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Another small liberal arts college has closed, but this time it was mine

A graduate of Birmingham-Southern College reflects on the sudden closing of the school, and why it matters to the thousands of students who went there over the years.

By Anne Mitchell Whisnant Historian and director of Graduate Liberal Studies at Duke University

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From Chicago basement to international stage, the power of collaboration fueled a Latino-led nonprofit working with youth

In its early days, a startup nonprofit working to make the Bible more accessible to young people in urban areas found a crucial community partner. The result of their collaboration is a lesson for us all, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Elizabeth Tamez Méndez Director of Programs and Grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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A beacon of hope shines for LGBTQ+ youth in Florida

Through The Lighthouse, some Florida churches are offering a nonreligious ministry of presence that focuses on God’s love for all, opening doors for both young people and other institutions.

By Catherine Montgomery Founder and executive director, The Lighthouse

‘The Asbury Outpouring’ one year later

An academic at Kentucky’s Asbury University reflects on the connection that students were seeking in the 16-day spiritual event that captured the world’s attention.

By Henry Zonio Sociologist

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