Ministry positions are often geared toward extroverts. Churches seek out people who are chatty, gregarious, the life of the party. Or just plain confident enough to get up in front of people and do silly things. One friend of mine recalled her initiation into youth ministry, when she was expected to get up in front of a crowd and play “butt charades.” Yikes!

There’s nothing wrong with being an extrovert. But when churches seek them out exclusively, they miss out on the myriad strengths and abilities introverts possess. This week we’re featuring our 44-page downloadable resource that shows how introverts can understand their own gifting and calling, how they can guard against fatigue and burnout, and how they can lead the people around them.

You’ve probably seen the statistics showing low levels of Christian faith among Gen Z. While these numbers are alarming, there’s hope. A new Barna study shows that “Gen Z believers want to share about Jesus, and they are having deep, personal conversations about their faith with their friends.” Read more here.