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HOW TO CONNECT MILLENNIALS AND

THE GOSPEL

“So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8

“So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8

“Millennials don’t want fluff or sugar-coating. They want an authentic, honest approach to the Bible. Whether they believe all of it yet or not, they want the people who teach to teach what they believe, and then be willing to discuss it with them as they explore.” –Ron Edmondson

“Young people today seem to crave genuine, no strings attached, healthy love from older adults —and they want it to be unconditional love — through the good times of their life and the times they mess up. And they want us to love first, without qualifications added.” –Ron Edmondson

Born 1980-1996Almost 100 million people (including

immigration) Now ages 20 to 35 (today’s young adults) Internet natives – esp. mobile “The Selfie Generation”Grew up with “Helicopter Parents”Believe in collaboration & cooperation Experiential – but crave authenticity Concerned about social justice

WHO ARE THEY?

MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)

ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)

Preaching

Mentoring

Evangelism

Church Services & Programs?

Leadership?

Fellowship

Education / Equipping?

Discipleship

What do generational differences

look like in ministry?



Preaching Lecture

Mentoring

Evangelism


Leadership?

Fellowship


Discipleship





Preaching Lecture

Mentoring Sharing Information

Evangelism


Leadership?

Fellowship


Discipleship





Preaching Lecture


Evangelism


Leadership?

Fellowship


Discipleship





Preaching Lecture


EvangelismA Systematic Presentation


Leadership?

Fellowship


Discipleship





Preaching Lecture




Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)

Leadership?

Fellowship


Discipleship





Preaching Lecture





Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First

Fellowship


Discipleship





Preaching Lecture






Fellowship Organized Events…


Discipleship





Preaching Lecture








Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age

Discipleship





Preaching Lecture









Discipleship A Series of Meetings





Preaching LecturePresentation - then

Discussion & Questions
















Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing

Relationships
















Relationships


Share the Gospel out of Relationships















Relationships





Fewer Services –But, Meaningful

Interaction













Relationships






Interaction

Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…












Relationships






Interaction


Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –

Developing Connections











Relationships






Interaction






Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships









Relationships






Interaction















Relationships






Interaction







Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together








Relationships






Interaction












Preaching Lecture“Preach The Word” &

Give Opportunity for Interaction

Presentation - then Discussion & Questions


Relationships






Interaction





Classes & Curriculum

Organized by Age








Mentoring Sharing InformationMotivate Older People to

Build Relationships…Growing

Relationships






Interaction






Organized by Age










Relationships


Equip All Believers to Take Opportunities…





Interaction






Organized by Age










Relationships






Clearly Communicate the Philosophy & Purpose…


Interaction






Organized by Age










Relationships








Interaction

Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” FirstIdentify the Next

Generation of Leaders…Collaborative Voice…





Organized by Age










Relationships








Interaction



Fellowship Organized Events…Plan Inter-Generational

Interaction…“Hanging Out” –




Organized by Age










Relationships








Interaction








Organized by Age

Create Creative Learning Environments…










Relationships








Interaction








Organized by Age

Create Creative Learning Environments…


Discipleship A Series of MeetingsDisciple Leaders to Disciple

OthersDoing Life Together



IDEAS FOR A

COMPREHENSIVE

MINISTRY

STRAETGY TO

INCLUDE &

MINISTER TO

MILLENNIALS:

1. Make the complete, clear and creative exposition of Scripture a priority.

2. Develop sermon-based, inter-generational small groups – with the freedom to ask hard questions.

3. Build intentional, ministry-focusedmentoring relationships.

4. Identify, train, mentor and involve the next generation of leaders

6. Equip / train ALL believers to serve (use their God-given gifts).

5. Identify, train, mentor and involve the next generation of leaders

7. Teach all generations the Gospel - and train them to articulate the Gospel.

IMPACTING TODAY’S POST-

CHURCH, POST-

CHRISTIAN, POST-

MODERN CULTURE:

CULTURAL

OPPORTUNITIES

BIBLICAL

PRINCIPLES

PRACTICAL

APPLICATIONS

1. “The clear, complete and creative presentation of The Gospel.”

• Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

• 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel…”

• 2 Timothy 3:15-17 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable…”

• 2 Timothy 4:1-4 “Preach the word!”

Are we looking for ways to share The Gospel? (individually & corporately)

Our churches must make the clear exposition of Scripture a top priority.

CULTURAL

OPPORTUNITIES

BIBLICAL

PRINCIPLES

PRACTICAL

APPLICATIONS

2. “Building genuine relationshipswithin your community.”

• 2 Timothy 1:5 “…genuine faith that is in you…”

• 1 Peter 3:15 “…always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…”

How & where can we seek to develop inter-personal relationships within our community?

CULTURAL

OPPORTUNITIES

BIBLICAL

PRINCIPLES

PRACTICAL

APPLICATIONS

3. “Serving others with genuine humility.”

• John 5:36 “…the very works that I do – bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me.”

• Luke 14:25-35 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.”

What are things we can do to serve others and attempt to meet needs in our communitiy?

CULTURAL

OPPORTUNITIESBIBLICAL PRINCIPLES

PRACTICAL

APPLICATIONS

4. “Looking for ways to have a voice or influence in the ‘public arena’.”

• Acts 17:1-9 “Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures.”

• Acts 17:22-34 “…for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship…”

• Acts 18:1-3 “So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked…”

Are there opportunities for community involvement ?

(schools, government, media, the arts, community, health care, social needs…)

“And they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32

“God designed His church to be both cross-cultural and inter-generational. The generations need each other. The very best place for godly, older believers to encourage and mentor younger people to live for Him should be the local church – a local assembly of Christ-followers who are committed to reaching emerging generations with the Gospel and then helping them grow closer in their relationship with Jesus Christ.”

HOW TO CONNECT MILLENNIALS AND

THE GOSPEL

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