Beneath the noise of social media, many young people are searching for meaning, purpose, and truth. They are looking for guidance on what it means to follow Jesus in a tangible way.

I believe Europe could once again be known as a missionary-sending continent, not to rule, but to serve. Not in isolation, but in deep partnership with churches from the Global South.

Our role is not to perform expertise, or to be the most impressive person in the room, but to help open the scroll, and sit beside young people long enough for them to meet God there.

In March, more than 350 student leaders gathered in Munich for ‘Revival Connect’. A summary of the event and the dream for Europe.

A key listening tool is research, whether we like it or not. There is more Christian led research than ever before in Europe and globally.

Generation Alpha is forming now, earlier and faster than ever before. Technology shapes their lives, but relationships still give them meaning.

As young adults navigate a world of metrics, self-optimisation and spiritual openness, we must consider how we can disciple this generation and point them to Jesus rather than self-improvement.

If we teach young people to seek God’s face, not just His hand, we’ll equip them with the tools to have deep and mature faith that follows Jesus no matter the cost, pain or sacrifice it may bring in the future.

To summarize the current landscape, two key elements emerge: boldness among Christians and hunger among non-Christians.

In 2024 we took some time to listen to God, the challenges and the opportunities to see God’s Kingdom advanced further in the younger generations, involving over 100 key leaders across Europe and their teams.