Teens and the Supernatural

Have you noticed that this generation doesn't take what you say at face value? It's almost like it's some kind of suggestion and they won't really believe you until they experience it themselves. Whether that's God's love or the physical boundaries in relationships, it simply doesn't matter. They set their "truth" based on experience. Well, unfortunately that kind of thinking will get them in trouble and as leaders we have to know how to work with it, not against it. Consider this...

"73% of teenagers said they had personally engaged in at least one type of psychic- or witchcraft-related activity during their life, not included mere media exposure." —Barna 2006

Even more interesting is the influence of Harry Potter in the teen culture. In essence, the Harry Potter phenom is teaching our students about the supernatural. Barna reports that only 4% of teens have discussed Harry Potter with their youth pastor.

Awake and arise fellow youth ministry leaders. We have a generation that needs your leadership in this area. Don't believe us, check out this new Barna report here.