Research News

Gen-Z Young People Are Leading a ‘Quiet Revival’ – What Does This Mean for Youth Ministry?

In their latest research, Bible Society have identified a Quiet Revival – the Church in England and Wales is in a period of rapid growth. But, most excitingly for us here at Youthscape, this rapid growth is being driven by young people, particularly young men! Read on as we share the key findings and some of our thoughts about what this might mean for youth ministry.

Hannah Bowden • 09 Apr, 2025

Satellites Testimony Time: Young People!

Hearing about how God moved in the lives of those who attend Satellites is the real gold and, ultimately, what the event is all about. So, here's the finale - hearing from the young people!

Hannah Bowden • 12 Dec, 2024

Satellites Testimony Time: Youth Workers!

Hearing about how God moved in the lives of those who attend Satellites is the real gold and, ultimately, what the event is all about. So, this week let's hear from the youth workers who poured so much into enabling their youth groups to meet with God!

Hannah Bowden • 28 Nov, 2024

Satellites Testimony Time: Volunteers!

Hearing about how God moved in the lives of those who attend Satellites is the real gold and, ultimately, what the event is all about. So, let's first hear from our amazing volunteers!

Hannah Bowden • 14 Nov, 2024

Youthscape Essentials, the Centre for Research, and a Minibus

This week we have a guest blog from Alex Drew, Youthscape's Director of Training, who shares more about why research is important to Youthscape Essentials. Read on to find out how this all links to the minibus driving test...

Alex Drew • 31 Oct, 2024

Living off the Land

There’s a phrase at Youthscape that comes out every now and again – ‘live off the land’. The spaces in YS Towers are often hired out to other organisations and groups and when visitors’ appetites don’t match up to the expectations of our Room Hire team, the surplus is delivered to the second floor and the hungry Youthscape staff appear.

Gemma Madle • 09 Oct, 2024

Martin Saunders: The Newly Installed Centre for Research Team Leader

Martin Saunders • 03 Oct, 2024

Centre for Research September News

News from the Centre of Research this September

Gemma Madle • 25 Sept, 2024

The 3 R’s of Staff Retreat: Our Opportunity to Re-Centre, Rest, and Build Rhythms

When we are tired and weary, Jesus calls us into His presence, to centre ourselves on Him, where we can find rest from the busyness and demands of the world and let His grace inform our habits and rhythms.

Hannah Bowden • 18 Sept, 2024

Seeing Differently

"When they are seen differently then they see differently" In our first blog of the new term Gemma reflects on how the way we see young people influences how they then see themselves in the world.

Gemma Madle • 11 Sept, 2024

Research is Out For Summer!

Following Satellites, the research team is taking some annual leave over August. As we approach our extended break, we have taken the opportunity to reflect on the year so far and give you some teasers for what’s to come in September. Before you read on, we must take this opportunity to say a huge thank you for supporting The Youthscape Centre for Research. Have a great summer!

Hannah Bowden • 31 Jul, 2024