Sponsored article by TENx10, an initiative focused on helping faith matter more to the next generation.

Recent data paints a picture of a digitally connected yet lonely Gen Z. With an average of nine hours spent on their phones and an attention span of eight seconds, nearly half of U.S. teens claim almost constant internet use.

Does this mean that digital natives, or those born during the age of digital technology, are inherently incompatible with the values and community offered by traditional churches–or is there a better way to bridge the gap and authentically connect with these younger generations?