Preserving the PAW Legacy

by

EDUCATING, EMPOWERING & EQUIPPING

the Millennial Generation

and Generations to Come!

District Elder

Mark Redd

Minister

Priscilla Dobson

Doctor

Brandon Jones

Moderator

Sister

Betty Thomas

Understanding factors that shape your perceptions is key in understanding the perceptions of others.

Boomers

Silent(Traditionals)

Gen X

Millennials

http://www.pewresearch.org/topics/generations-and-age/

Silent73 – 90 yrs

1920 – 1945Loyal stabilizersFormalityProtocol

Great Depression WWIIPearl Harbor

Tells storiesRespects longevityFormal communicationNot big on technology

Thomas Dorsey introduced “gospel” music

Boomers54 – 72 yrs

Cold WarSputnik, moon landingCivil Rights (assassinations)Protocol

1946 – 1964IdealisticRedefined mid ageExpectant

Honor experienceAdvice giversAppearances are key‘People ‘ people

Mahalia Jackson, The Caravans, Albertina Walker

Gen X38 – 53 yrs

Watergate3 Mile IslandChallengerBerlin Wall

1965 – 1980Edgy skepticismAnti-institution‘its all about me’

Talk with themHands off supervisionResults not protocolHigh value on timeLatch Key Kids

Shirley Caesar, Clark Sisters, Andre Crouch, The Winans

Millennials22 – 37 yrs

1981 – 2000HopefulInternetSingle parent homesDiverse

9/11ColumbineDesert Storm.COM Boom

Data sharingInstant gratificationWhy?Emphasize positives

Kirk Franklin, Commissioned, Yolanda Adams

Results

Activity

FluidProcess

FixedProcess

Millennials1981 –’00

Gen X1965 –’80

Silent1920 –‘45

Boomers1946 -’64

“Tell me what to do.” “Let’s talk about it.”

“I’ll do it myself!”“What do

others think?”

12 Reasons Millennials are over church…

1. Nobody’s Listening to Us

2. Sick of Hearing About Values & Mission Statements

3. Helping the Poor Isn’t a Priority

4. Tired of You Blaming the Culture

5. The “You Can’t Sit With Us” Affect (Clique-ish)

6. Distrust & Misallocation of Resources

12 Reasons Millennials are over church…

7. Want to Be Mentored, Not Preached At8. Want to Feel Valued9. Talk to Us About Controversial Issues

(Because No One Is)

10.The Public Perception of Church11.Stop Talking About Us

(Unless You’re Actually Going to Do Something)

12.Failing to Adapt

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