Keywords
Paul, Evangelism, Acts of the Apostles, Generation Z
Abstract
The members of Generation Z are today’s adolescents and young professionals, bringing with them their own culture. This culture requires other generations to use a cross-cultural approach to evangelism, as modeled by Paul in Athens (Acts 17:16-34). Paul observed the Athenian culture, built rapport, used common language with his audience, found common ground as a cultural doorway for his message, and redefined the audience’s understanding of the relationship between God and humans. The same steps can be applied to gospel proclamation to Generation Z for effective and relevant evangelism.
Recommended Citation
Maddox, T. (2022). Applying Paul’s Areopagus Model to Generation Z. Great Commission Research Journal, 14(2), 31-42. Retrieved from https://place.asburyseminary.edu/gcrj/vol14/iss2/3
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