Kara Powell

Exec Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller, mom, wife, friend, and author trying to figure out how to follow Jesus.

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

Want some good news about #GenAlpha AND do you want to get practical tips to know how to better love and serve them?

Good news: We have BOTH in this @FullerFYI post from @bgriffinfyi.

https://t.co/0TvLx6WaJJ

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

Loved #TheOdyssey as a date night with Dave this weekend.

I close my eyes during the violent parts of movies, which means I missed about 15 minutes of this one. But it’s a gripping story with great acting that’s so well done!

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

I often tell adult audiences that young people don’t trust religious institutions or religious adults these days.

Sadly, we have earned that lack of trust.

I love these practical ideas from the @FullerFYI to help you and other adults build trust.

https://t.co/90nTGOIfYS

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

“Will others understand me, or at least try to understand me?”

That’s the heart of the @FullerFYI Gen Alpha Project.

Yesterday we had an all-day meeting to discuss our newest wave of insights from interviewing 100 diverse teenagers.

Get free tools at
https://t.co/G7O1erXqAF

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

Want to help leaders find the research-fueled resources and training they need?

We're hiring a Director of Sales to connect denominations, networks, and ministry leaders with the expertise of @fullerseminary.

Apply now, or forward to someone!

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[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

As we head into a busy, and perhaps noisy holiday weekend, let’s remember that young people are looking for quiet meaning in a chaotic world.

In this @fullerFYI post, learn how young people can experience the Holy Spirit in the midst of our noisy world.

https://t.co/MJZr8jJLXw

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

After a zillion people recommending it, I read Theo of Golden this past weekend. It’s just as good as everyone said.

Powerful story that makes me want to really see people. People I know and people I don’t yet know.

And remind them who they are

And love them with no conditions

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

What if the thing Gen Alpha teens most need from you has very little to do with your curriculum, your programs, or your cultural relevance?

New Gen Alpha research from our team at the @fullerFYI uncovers what actually builds trust with today's teens.

https://t.co/k0ZUWHvdqD

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

So grateful for this great book by Peter Ahn, a @fullerseminary (double!) alum I respect greatly.

Peter, thanks for sharing so authentically about your own faith and flaws. In the week since I’ve read this book, I’ve been sharing more vulnerably about my struggles and flaws.

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

Want to know what makes you trustworthy? Good news: You don’t have to guess because the @fullerFYI asked 3,000 Gen Alpha teenagers ages 13 to 17. Here are their top answers…

https://t.co/ecojgE9BbM

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

This weekend I got 24 hours and a beach overnighter with my favorite person on the planet! It was better for our young adult kids’ schedules to celebrate Father’s Day last weekend so this weekend was more about “Dave and Kara” time :)

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

Leaders, it’s time to stop chasing relevance.

The good news: What teenagers and young adults are actually seeking — your church may already have it.

Today's @fullerFYI post explores why young people are showing up to quieter, more traditional spaces.

https://t.co/paaSJDppYM

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

Commencement is my favorite day at @fullerseminary. This past Saturday was 518 grads from 36 nations. All wanting to offer Christ’s hope and healing to the church and world.

So proud of our graduates across the years and decades. Honored to be a Fuller alum myself!

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

Only had 4 days with Jessica in between her finals and her new summer internships. Tried to make the most of it with lots of treats and great conversations!

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

Congrats, youth leader! You made it through a school year.

Enjoy all the summer offers you and your young people.

But it’s never too early to start thinking about the fall. Gain some great ideas from Carrie Gleason, a good friend of @fullerFYI!

https://t.co/Vp915TZ6w8

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

When you’re parenting young adults, it’s only logical to swing through Houston on your way from InterVarsity board meetings in Madison, WI to your Los Angeles home to get 24 hours with your son and his awesome fiancee (as of April).

So proud of these two and their adulting!

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

What does Gen Alpha want in a mentor?

@fullerFYI surveyed nearly 3,000 teens and asked what makes an adult trustworthy — and across every age and racial group, the top answer was the same: "They listen without judging me."

https://t.co/b9tHdupwCs

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

After being in Hong Kong for a week, so grateful for date night last night with Dave.

The new Peruvian restaurant we tried was both quiet and delicious.

Even better than the food was the chance to have a relaxed conversation with my favorite person on the planet.

[Kara Powell @KPowellFYI]

8 days in Hong Kong and Macau with Krista was a treat! Thanks to the @fullerFYI partnership with Hong Kong Campus Crusade for Christ, I was able to speak multiple times, and enjoy amazing time with my daughter.