It is well documented that compared to older generations, Millennials have a lack of trust in institutions, including the government and political leaders, banks and financial organizations, and even the news and media.
Read MoreMillennials are often the topic of conversation in business boardrooms and church committee meetings without having much representation in the room. While Millennials make up over one-third of the workforce in the U.S., you probably won’t find them in top leadership positions or executive boardrooms. Instead, the average age for C-suite member roles (CEO, CFO, COO) is 54 years old.
Read MoreWith Millennials making up the largest generation in the workforce with 1 out 3 workers born between 1981 and 1996, chances are that your church already employs a Millennial on its staff. You might even have a Millennial as your boss or ministry supervisor
Read MoreBy all accounts, 2020 was supposed to be the year for Millennials to take over the home buying market. While they are buying houses later in life compared to their Boomer and Gen X predecessors, Millennials were predicted to account for over 50% of housing sales by this spring, compared to just 36% of the market in 2018.
Read MoreMost 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.
Read MoreSometimes people encounter God but don’t know it. It’s true. It happened in the Bible. In the book called 1 Samuel, the young boy, Samuel, is living at the church building of his day. He is laying down for bed time when he hears his name being called, “Samuel, Samuel!”
Read MoreHow can churches collaborate with millennials and demonstrate that faith is the practicing of our theological beliefs in every aspect of our lives? Here are some quick ideas…
Read MoreReaching millennials means we need to get out of the status quo. The routine life of a local church is not connecting with the non-religious millennials. In our movement out, collaboration becomes essential.
Read MoreMeagan Jordan of Sojourners writes:
For nearly a decade, pollsters have been reporting the trend of disaffiliation with the church, particularly among millennials. This shift is playing out in the black church, though the rates of disaffiliation and eschewing overall spirituality are less pronounced.
Read MoreHow do we preach the gospel to emerging generations?
What are their values? What are they looking for? What connects?
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