Young Christian Activist Seeks to Equip Gen Z to Stand Firm Against Secular Culture

May 28, 2026

A young Christian activist has launched Counteract USA to increase biblical literacy among young believers and to equip young Americans with the biblical knowledge needed to effectively share the Gospel.

Christianity Daily reports that the nonprofit organization is open to Gen Z Christians — defined here as people ages 13 to 30 — and that Christians from all denominations are invited to participate.

According to the organization’s website, Counteract USA is created around small discipleship groups known as “cells,” where young adults gather to discuss a structured curriculum.

The discussions follow a process that includes defining a topic, relating it to culture, submitting it to Scripture and applying biblical principles to everyday life.

Allison Paris, founder of Counteract USA, told The Christian Post, “Our purpose [is] to equip Gen Z believers to counteract culture with grace and truth according to Scripture. We set up these small groups in person to create community and accountability. Then also actually learn what the Bible says and become more aware.”

Paris founded Counteract USA in 2022 and since then, the ministry has expanded into about 12 states with roughly 25 action groups nationwide.

According to Christianity Daily, despite growing up in the Bible Belt, Paris said she realized many people identified as culturally Christian without having a solid understanding of Scripture.

Paris added, “I thought I wanted to go down the business route, but the Lord started working on my heart and I know His plans are higher than my own. And so when He was calling me into this intersection of faith, culture and politics, I just kind of opened my hands and said, ‘OK Lord, whatever you want I want for my life.’”

Counteract USA hosts a free annual event called “Resolved to Stand” held Oct. 2-3 in Rogers, Arkansas, with this year’s theme being “Those Who Do Not Shrink Back.”

Paris believes the event will be an opportunity for Gen Zers to hear from other “Gen Z leaders from all over the country.”

Photo: top, Credit: Facebook/Counteract USA