Kids today face an ordeal previous generations never knew—and they’re losing ground fast.
The battle is real. The stakes are eternal. And the time to act is now.
They’re the first generation in human history…
to grow up entirely within a digital ecosystem designed not to inform or connect…
but to manipulate, exploit, and control.
They are the first children to be systematically targeted by spiritual forces using technology as their primary weapon.
The first to face a coordinated global attack. Young people worldwide get the same feed to reprogram their minds.
The enemy has never had this much access to young minds
Teen anxiety and depression rates have skyrocketed.
Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among young people aged 15-24.
This isn't just a mental health crisis or a technology addiction problem.
It's a spiritual assault of unprecedented scope and intensity.
There’s still time to make a difference if adults act now.
Here’s what we’re doing
Uplifting social media content
The younger generation averages 4 1/2 hours of social media per day. These platforms are designed to create obsessive behavior and anxiety. We are invading the space and using it to bring Hope and proclaim the gospel and away young people can understand.
Digital Evangelism & Discipleship
Globally this generation spends between eight and 10 hours each day of screen time. It is a normal place for them to ask the biggest questions they have. Emerge is developing innovative ways to do evangelism and discipleship and a completely digital space.
Campus outreach at universities
We currently have three ongoing campus outreaches in northern Thailand to allow students from non-Christian backgrounds to hear and understand the gospel for the first time. Many of these students have never met a Christian and never held a Bible before.
Inner city outreaches for kids and youth
2 million people live along railroad tracks and riverbanks in Metro Manila. Our ministry partner, Batang Sidewalk, has established a network of 100 kids clubs serving up to 10,000 children each week..
Prevention and rescue of kids, trafficked and exploited
Southeast Asia has a tremendous problem with child trafficking and exploitation. Our ministry partner, Project Justice International operates a powerful prevention and rescue program with operations in two nations. Children as young as nine years old are rescued from brothels and forced labor.
A leadership and media academy
MediaLight Academy helps the next generation develop the skills and spiritual depth. They need to survive and thrive in a digital age. Courses are offered online and at our campus in Chiang Rai Thailand.
We're seeing miracles. Kids who were losing everything are now the ones bringing freedom to others.
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From Anxiety to Peace
"I was drowning in anxiety during my sophomore year. Through Emerge's campus ministry, I found Jesus and real peace for the first time."
- Maria, University Student, Thailand
Now leads campus ministry reaching 200+ students each semester
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Breaking Family Cycles
“My family was trapped in poverty and spiritual darkness for generations. Now I'm the first to graduate university and I'm helping other kids in my barrio find freedom too."
- David, Manila Sidewalk Ministries
Leads Kids Clubs in 3 Barrios
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From Victim to Victor
"I was rescued from trafficking at 14, broken and hopeless. Through PJI ministry, I found complete restoration through Jesus Christ. I’m free!"
- Meng, Project Justice Anti-Trafficking Ministry
Now works full-time rescuing and restoring other victims
You can help through providing financial support, prayer cover, or becoming a partner in action.
