Current Conditions of Faith of Christians in the Gen Z Group in Chiang Mai: A Case Study of Church Members Affiliated with the 10th and 11th Ministerial Units under the 1st District of the Church of Christ in Thailand

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the faith of Generation Z Christians in Chiang Mai Province across three dimensions: personal, communal, and missional. It also sought to identify approaches for strengthening their faith. The research employed a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative data from questionnaires with qualitative data from focus group discussions. The case study focused on church members in Pastoral Zones 10 and 11 under District 1 of the Church of Christ in Thailand. The findings revealed that the overall level of faith among participants was (X = 3.87, S.D. = 0.037). The personal dimension scored the highest (X = 4.27, S.D. = 0.380), followed by the missional dimension (X = 3.87, S.D. = 0.037), while the communal dimension scored the lowest (X = 3.43, S.D. = 0.760). These results were consistent with the qualitative data, which indicated that participants emphasized the importance of personal and missional faith more than communal aspects. Recommendations for strengthening faith among Gen Z Christians include creating meaningful faith experiences connected to daily life, encouraging genuine participation, providing creative spaces for expression, and developing accessible communication strategies. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of Gen Z Christian faith and offers practical insights for developing youth ministry that aligns with the contemporary context.