 Generation Joshua logo | |
| Named after | Joshua |
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| Formation | 2003 |
| Founder | Michael Farris, Mike Smith |
| Headquarters | One Patrick Henry Circle Purcellville, Virginia |
Executive Director | Joel Grewe |
Director | Jeremiah Lorrig |
Parent organization | Home School Legal Defense Association |
| Website | generationjoshua |
Generation Joshua, often called "GenJ" by its members, is an American Christian fundamentalist youth organization founded in 2003 that aims to encourage youth participation in government, civics, and politics toward conservative Christian values. GenJ is a division of the Home School Legal Defense Association, which is a non-profit 501(c)4 organization, based in Purcellville, Virginia. The organization was founded by Michael Farris and Mike Smith and is located on the campus of Patrick Henry College.
GenJ participants, composed of mostly homeschooled teenagers, campaign for conservative Republican candidates who support homeschooling, and who oppose abortion and LGBT rights. During election years, GenJ students are often sent to areas where voter outreach and registration could play a significant role. Their volunteer work has helped some of their preferred candidates win elections. Prominent former members of GenJ include Madison Cawthorn, who was in the United States House of Representatives for one term.