Who’s Discipling Gen Z About Investing and Why the Church Must Engage
In this conversation, Leo Sabo and Matt Bell discuss the importance of teaching stewardship and investing principles to younger generations, particularly Gen Z. They explore the rise of young investors, the impact of gamification on investment behavior, and the need for churches to engage youth in financial education. The discussion emphasizes the importance of biblical principles in managing money and the unique opportunities that arise from teaching young people to invest early in life.
Key Takeaways
Church leaders often overlook the topic of investing.
Gen Z is starting to invest earlier than any previous generation.
Gamification of investing platforms can lead to risky behaviors.
Teaching biblical principles of stewardship is crucial for young investors.
Young people have the valuable asset of time for compounding investments.
Social media influences can mislead young investors.
The church has a responsibility to educate on financial matters.
Investing should be approached with a long-term perspective.
Engaging young people requires going to them, not waiting for them to come to us.
Financial education should be practical and relatable to younger audiences.
Resources
Matt Bell’s Website - https://mattaboutmoney.com
Matt’s Book - Trusted: Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management
Sound Mind Investing - https://soundmindinvesting.com
Learn about the Christian Stewardship Network - https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/
Become a CSN member - https://membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/
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