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Generation Alpha Research Report

What happens when the most tech-savvy, educated, and diverse generation in history believes in God… but avoids church?

The answer could redefine how you reach them.

Why you can’t ignore Generation Alpha – and what’s at stake

1. The First Fully Digital Generation

  • Raised in a world where AI and smart devices are second nature.

  • How their digital fluency is reshaping identity, values, and learning styles.

  • The question: will this tech immersion empower them – or leave them more vulnerable?

2. Belief Without Belonging

  • Why many children say they believe in God… but rarely step into a church.

  • The hidden gap between personal spirituality and institutional faith.

  • What this means for organizations hoping to stay relevant.

3. Mental Health: The Unspoken Crisis

  • Rising anxiety and worry among children – and the surprising issues that top their list.

  • How they cope, and who they turn to (and avoid) for help.

  • The cultural and linguistic twist that changes the story completely.

4. Faith Communities at a Crossroads

  • Which types of churches are growing – and which are quietly fading away.

  • How some groups are finding unconventional spaces that resonate deeply with young people.

  • Why 'business as usual' is no longer an option.

5. From Research to Action

  • Groundbreaking insights from schools across Wales, revealing patterns no one expected.

  • Practical, tested strategies for connecting with Generation Alpha where they really are.

  • The opportunities and risks if faith communities miss this moment.

Unlock the Future of Mission with Generation Alpha

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