About | Mission Statement | Team | Resources
About The Intersection
The Denver Seminary Young Adult Initiative Hub
We are a team of researchers exploring the faith and formation of multiethnic Gen Z Christians.
Through research, educational experiences, and partnerships with churches, we aim to better understand how this generation engages with faith, identity, and community. We believe Gen Z is not monocultural—but deeply diverse, shaped by social media, global awareness, and intersecting cultural experiences.
Our work centers on amplifying diverse voices, creating practical resources, and helping churches better connect with, retain, and mobilize the next generation of believers.
Mission Statement
The Intersection aims to converge the streams of faith, race, and age, to help churches and young adult ministers facilitate the attracting, discipling, retaining, and mobilizing of young adults.
Meet our Team
Resources
The Nones by Ryan Burge
A sociologist’s look at the rise of religious non-affiliation in America and its implications for churches.
Mobilizing Gen Z by Jolene Erlacher and Katy White
How churches and ministries can effectively engage and activate Gen Z in leadership and mission.
Zconomy by Jason Dorsey and Denise Villa
A business-focused guide to understanding Gen Z as consumers and employees.
Faith for Exiles by David Kinnaman, Mark Matlock, and Aly Hawkins
Explores how resilient young Christians thrive in a digital, skeptical culture.
Faith for the Curious by Mark Matlock
Designed to help young adults engage faith questions with openness and authenticity.
Formation for Mission by Mary Lederleitner, Andrew MacDonald, and Rick Richardson
Offers pathways for forming young adults for holistic, multicultural mission engagement.
Meet Gen Z by James Emery White
A primer on Gen Z’s beliefs and how the Church can respond effectively.
Generation Z Unfiltered by Tim Elmore
Strategies for equipping Gen Z to lead in a complex, unfiltered world.
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
A deep dive into how smartphones and social media are shaping Gen Z’s mental health.
The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt
Explores cultural shifts in education and resilience among younger generations.
Gen Z (Vols. 1, 2, 3) by Barna Group
Barna’s comprehensive research on the values, beliefs, and spiritual landscape of Gen Z.
Generation Gap by Kevin Munger
A political science view on how age and tech influence generational polarization.
Generation Z Goes to College by Corey Seemiller and Meghan Grace
Insights into Gen Z’s expectations, motivations, and challenges in higher education.
iGen by Jean Twenge
Examines how smartphones and tech have reshaped Gen Z’s behavior and beliefs.