We’ll look at 20 things millennials will say to the church in 20 years that we can begin addressing now.
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Throw the rulebook out. Do it. Stop doing church the way it has always been done and begin a new way that attempts to be more than an affinity group.
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Most millennials want to contribute to something bigger than them and the ones hanging around and deeply engaged – wherever they are on the spectrum – in our church, are eager to help us live into our purpose of building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed.
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My attention was recently directed to this article on why millennials are leaving their workplaces. The article got me thinking about the dozens of churches I am in conversation with regarding how they can be more intentional about reaching millennials.
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Today’s post is an excerpt from Chris Folmsbee’s latest book, Gladhearted Disciples. As you read this excerpt think about ways in which you and the other church leaders you serve with can create “Do You Remember When” experiences with millennials in your church and community.
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Gallup has released a new poll, and the news isn’t good for churches. Membership is down.
Jeffery M. Jones, with Gallup, writes, “U.S. church membership was 70% or higher from 1937 through 1976, falling modestly to an average of 68% in the 1970s through the 1990s. The past 20 years have seen an acceleration in the drop-off, with a 20-percentage-point decline since 1999 and more than half of that change occurring since the start of the current decade.”
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How does your church try to connect with Generation Z?
Do you emphasize Bible study and doctrinal instruction, stressing the importance of attendance in a Sunday school or small group setting where Gen Zers can learn the content of the Christian faith?
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The Gen Z Insights blog published an article, “Three Questions Brands Should Ask Before Speaking Out on Social Issues.” We’ve all seen businesses get this wrong. Consider Pepsi’s Kendall Jenner ad.
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Late in April, Wheaton College is hosting their inaugural Mission & Ministry Conference. The theme is “Emerging Adults: Formation for Mission.” There is still time to register.
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This time of year churches set up nativity scenes to remind us to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, that God the Son was born in human flesh to a woman named Mary in humble circumstances, yet with concurring signs and wonders: an angelic choir announcing the Messiah to shepherds in a field, a bright star above, magi from the East. Emmanuel, God with us, born in a manger, the lowly, awaited, exalted true king.
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