Frequently Asked Questions

How Does the Z-Generation Ministry Work?

The Z-Generation Ministry is a year round youth ministry. It coordinates the activities of youth departments of participating churches in much the same way as the lessons of the Sunday School are coordinated through the International Council of Churches. Basically, all participating churches are following the same schedule of activity, theme and study.

The primary objective of the ministry is to assist participating churches in their efforts to develop a well organized and effective youth ministry in cooperation with other participating churches.

The ministry seeks to encourage the study and memorization of key scriptures by youth at an early age. The memorization is encouraged through a series of tournaments in which youth demonstrate bible knowledge as they have fun performing in skits, liturgical dances, talent, and many other activities. The purpose of the Z-ministry is to promote discipleship among today's youth. Accepting Jesus Christ and learning his word are the first steps to learning to better live the Christian life, the Z-Generation program will help youth of the digital age as the move in this direction.

In a typical year youth will participate in a year-round ministry in their local congregation and enjoy fellowships with other churches as they participate in civic projects, Heritage Programs, Tournaments, Vacation Bible Schools, Fall Festivals and a variety of other programs designed to minister to the Z-Generation.

What are the age limitations?

The Z-Generation Ministry is for youth who are between the ages of 6 and 21. At 22, a youth is eligible to become an adult sponsor

Is this same program as the one sponsored by the Louisiana Baptist Convention?

No. Z-Generation Ministry is the official ministry of the churches in the North Louisiana Old Line Association and others who choose to participate. The State Youth Encampment Ministry hosts an encampment and tournaments. The Z-Generation program differs in that participating churches actually share the SAME annual youth calendar and share major youth ministry activities such as VBS, Easter Egg Hunts and other large events together.

We have never participated before, how do we register online?

1. Click here to get the new church registration form

2. Be sure to fill in all blanks. If you do not know phone numbers or fax numbers use "111-111-1111" to fill the space (Be sure to put the correct information in later). If you leave blanks empty you may get an error.

3. Be sure to enter your email address or the email address where you can be contacted.

4. You will be emailed a church number and a password.

How do we log in?

1. Click on "login" at the bottom of your screen.

2. Your church username is composed of the the letters Z plus your church number. Example: If your church number is 1000 then your user name is Z1000.

3. Your password is your church number. (It is suggested that you change your password once you login).

How do I change my password?

1. Click on login at the bottom of your screen.

2. Login using your username and present password.

3. Once logged, go to the section on the right of your screen that says Edit User Login Information and click Change User Password. You will be asked to enter your church number, do so and click enter. A screen will appear that shows information associated with number which you typed in. (Only your church info will appear, not that of other churches) Click Edit.. Now enter the new password you want to use and update the authorized user name and email information.

How Much Will it Cost?

Churches that participate in the Z-Generation Ministry pay a $85.00 year participation fee. This fee is used to underwrite the costs of our website, materials and liability insurance.