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We exist to multiply Jesus-like disciplers

GenJ’s mission is to reverse the decline of Christianity in Australia. We are doing it through a three-part strategy: helping young adults discover Jesus, develop in Jesus and disciple for Jesus.

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Framework

IntegrationInvolvementInvestment

  • Help people discover Jesus.

    We help young adults discover Jesus by giving them permission to ask provocative questions, and the tools to critique their own assumptions.

Our beliefs

  • [01]

    God

    We believe in one God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. He is eternal, holy, loving, just and good.

  • [02]

    Jesus

    We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human, the eternal Son who became flesh for us and for our salvation. In Him, God and humanity are perfectly united: He is the perfect image of the invisible God and the true human being in whom God’s purpose for humanity is perfectly revealed.

  • [03]

    The Holy Spirit

    We believe the Holy Spirit dwells in every believer, unites us to Christ, sanctifies us, empowers us for witness, and gives spiritual gifts for the building up of the Church.

  • [04]

    The Bible

    We believe the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God, breathed out by God and authoritative and sufficient for faith and life. The Scriptures bear witness to Christ and are our final authority in all matters of Christian belief and practice.

  • [05]

    Humanity

    We believe God created humanity in His image, male and female, for life with Him and with one another. We were made to relate to God and others, reflect His character, and represent His selfless rule in the world.

  • [06]

    Abraham’s Family

    We believe God did not abandon His purpose for humanity. He called Abraham and promised that through him and his offspring all the families of the earth would be blessed.

  • [07]

    Salvation

    We believe salvation is the work of the Triune God, restoring humanity to His image through union with Christ by the Holy Spirit, rescuing us from sin, death and the powers of darkness and bringing us into the Kingdom of God.

  • [08]

    The Church

    We believe the Church is the one, holy, catholic and apostolic people of God, the Body of Christ and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, with Christ alone as its Head.

  • [09]

    Baptism and Communion

    We believe baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances instituted by Christ through which He graciously ministers to His people. Their benefit is not mechanical or automatic, but received through faith and by the Holy Spirit.

  • [10]

    Jesus-like Living

    We believe Jesus calls His people not merely to believe in Him, but to become wholehearted Jesus-like humans.

  • [11]

    The Future

    We believe Christ will return, the dead will be raised, evil will be finally defeated, and God will renew all things. The restoration begun in Christ will reach its fullness in the new heavens and the new earth, where humanity will live with God and creation will share in His glory.

Why we exist

Young adults who left Christianity

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Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, 378,378 Australians aged 18 to 34 stopped calling themselves Christian. That is 207 people a day.ABS, Religious Affiliation in Australia, 2022

7 in 10

Australian young adults aged 18 to 35 do not affiliate with Christianity.

ABS, Religious Affiliation in Australia, 2022

49%

of Gen Z who left say Christianity is no longer relevant to their lives.

McCrindle, 2025, pp. 5, 27

92%

of young adults with a Christian upbringing are no longer genuine Christians.

36% Ex-Christians

8% Resilient Disciples

21% Churchgoers

36% Lapsed Christians

Barna Group, The Connected Generation, 2019

Team

  • Instant-film portrait of Peter Botross
    [01]

    Peter Botross

    Senior Pastor and Founder

  • Instant-film portrait of Suzie Botross
    [02]

    Suzie Botross

    Senior Pastor and Founder

  • Instant-film portrait of Chelsea Turner
    [03]

    Chelsea Turner

    Creative Ministries Pastor

  • Instant-film portrait of Belle Van Den Acker
    [04]

    Belle Van Den Acker

    Develop

  • Instant-film portrait of Daniel Zeibig
    [05]

    Daniel Zeibig

    Media

  • Instant-film portrait of Eleisha Lewis
    [06]

    Eleisha Lewis

    Integration

  • Instant-film portrait of Elle Zeibig
    [07]

    Elle Zeibig

    Discover

  • Instant-film portrait of Sarah Kapranov
    [08]

    Sarah Kapranov

    Operations