A recent study by research group Universum looked at the leadership styles and workplace environments preferred by Generations X, Y, and Z. While their conclusions and recommendations were geared more toward a corporate work setting, there are many important insights for churches looking to better engage younger generations in their congregations.
Read MoreThe United Methodist Church would love to see their pastors and leaders reach Millennials. Tricia Brown names a few ways that churches can connect: embrace the churchiness of church, use technology appropriately, help Millennials grow spiritually, and meet the felt need for community.
Read MoreFootball season is underway, and now that we’ve kicked off the action we will be sure to hear plenty of clichés from the teams that defy expectations. Athletes will declare “No one believed in us outside of this locker room,” when their team unites, excels, and succeeds beyond where they were picked in the standings. “Us against the world” will become their rallying cry.
Read MoreCatholic outlet EWTN News report that Pope Francis wants to hear directly from millennials. In 2018 the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will gather to discuss “Young People, the Faith and the Discernment of Vocation.” In preparation for this gathering they have appealed directly to youth. They want to hear what it is like for younger generations to be part of the Catholic church.
Read MoreThe term “millennial” refers to those born between the mid-1980s and early 2000s, and church leaders have been searching for ways to connect with this generation, who are largely religiously unaffiliated though open to spiritual conversations and experiences. The most common strategies have involved a form of contemporary worship, social justice initiatives, and artisanal coffee.
Read MoreYour website might as well be the front door of your church when it comes to millennials. And if your website is outdated or unhelpful, you are telling a generation of people “this church isn’t for you.” So here’s a few tips of things to look for:
Read MoreI arrived at our church last year, excited and eager to relaunch a ministry for young adults in the Kansas City area. I had just completed planting a community of hundreds for a multi-site church, and thought launching a ministry for young adults would be similar.
Read MoreFew Christian organizations or churches help young leaders systematically and intentionally with their personal development. Here are four ways church leaders can help millennials and members of generation Z take their next step of growth as Christians and as people
Read MoreWell-meaning people in power assume things about millennial pastors that often are not true.
Read MoreSome church leaders believe that service is a key to reaching and discipling millennials. Ryan Stigile, a member of the Unstuck Group which seeks to resource churches through coaching...
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