Millennials Looking For A Church
- Small is good but it's Community they want.
- Challenging, relevant, authentic teaching from the Scriptures.
- Engage the world around them with the Gospel.
- Experiential and meaningful worship.
- Humility with non-believers.
- Avenues for them in leadership (decision making opportunities).
- Big isn't bad but Relationships are a must.
- Multi-generational, multi-cultural, multi-gifted.
It seems very basic but really it's different from what most of us experience at church. All my best "research" is gathered when I'm talking with those under 25 years of age. The "characteristics" you've read are always the same to the question what do you think the Church should look like? Whether I go to a mega service or a small house community, Millennials have an idea of what they are looking for from the Church.
In the future, I want to go a little deeper into this subject for two reason; I love talking about the Church and I'm inquisitive about the future of the Church. Then, I like to discuss on where the Church might be heading, especially with young adults. Some times those of us who are "older" Christians (and if you are moving out of your mid 30's or are older, count yourselves in) don't like to talk about these things. We kind of like to hold onto the "church's steering wheel" when it comes down to what the Church should look like. Change is hard but it's not fatal. With the Millennial generation leading in the future, there are some good changes coming for the Church. For us Boomers, we just need to walk with them, listen to their views, and share the work of the Gospel together. Remember, as a wise young poet once wrote, for the times they are... well, you understand where I'm coming from.
if you like to discuss more on this topic or others, you can email me at calibobble@yahoo.com
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