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Bob Hetzler talks about college age ministries.
 

College Ministries Evolution

Monday, March 29, 2010

I just returned from Indiana this past Friday and I'm almost caught up with my emails but you never know about these things. I had a wonderful time catching up with old friends and seeing all the good that they are doing for the Lord. Thanks to CE National for their leadership in hosting this seminar and a big thanks to Tim Wright, Tim Clothier, and Rich Yauger for doing a great job in the organizing and planning of the event.

During one of the afternoon sessions, I was reflecting on what was shared by the speaker and youth workers. We have come so far from the early days of youth ministries and the many men and women who guided those ministries. A lot has changed from those days and youth ministries will continue to change. One place I think about is how the adolescent years are now including sixth grade or as it's called today "Middle School." Just as adolescent years seem to be coming earlier, it also seems to be lasting longer. Many believe that late adolescence is moving into the college years (ages 18 to 23). I truly believe that youth ministry as we know it today will evolve to include college-age.


If this is true, and I believe it is, we'll need to rethink student ministries. What will be the challenges for churches in hiring and developing workers for this age group? Training for youth workers will be a key component in developing a strong discipling ministry. Are we ready to face a challenge for the future of the Church? I think so. Good to know that ministries like CE National are around to help come along local churches in support of the Great Commission...going and making disciples.

Young Adults Worried About the Future

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A recent survey revealed that young adults are more worried about their future then was previously thought. Harvard's Institute of Politics conducted the survey, which was headed up by Knowledge Networks, that included over 3,000 interviews of 18-29 year old. Questions ranged from how well of a job President Obama was doing to how they felt about the economy and how it affected them personally.

Here are some of those results.
  • 47% of ages 18-24 believe that their financial outlook is very bad compared to 42% of 25-29 year old.
  • A little less than half (46%) believe they will be better off than their parents.
  • The number one concern was meeting their obligations in paying their bills (60%).
  • Second on that list was affording a place to live (58%) and not able to pay for health care (56%).
  • Nearly half wonder how they will be able to stay in college (45%).

Stress is a part of every day life but it does seem that younger people encounter it at an earlier age with each generation. What can churches do to help young adults navigate through this world that they are inheriting? How is your college ministry showing God to be real and powerful in an age of questions and doubt? A great opportunity to begin a mentoring ministry in your church in walking along side younger adults.

 
   





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