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Here's the final observation on churches that are Millennial-led. These churches are:

• Consumers - They are very similar to their parents in that they are market-driven. The difference is that their consumerism is also driven by choice. They still expect churches to provide a variety of ministries that will allow them to pick and choose what best suits them and offer the intimacy of close relationships. It's not unusual to see a Millennial-led church dominated by small group ministry and to have a number of traditional ministries (i.e Sunday school, midweek service, outreaches, etc...).
• Artistic - The word design comes to mind when I think about this generation. The arts are not just for the artistic. Being creative is part of the Millennial church. That might come through the look and feel of their place of worship (be it a house, a cafe, a building, etc...), how they express themselves in worship, or how they evaluate life. They see themselves as the Offspring of the Creator, so the arts play a vital role for them.
• Young - I know, this seems pretty obvious, but it is who they are so you've got to know this about them. The oldest are in their mid-twenties with miles to go in front of them. What their church looks like today will not be what it will look like in ten or twenty years.

I'll be looking at twenty-something churches in the next few months, with staff interviews, ministry observations and characteristics of what makes these churches unique.

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