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The Millennials
21st CENTURY CHRISTIANS
G. I. Generation – 1901-1924 (ages 85-108)
Silent Generation – 1925-1942 (ages 67-84)
Boomers – 1943-1960 (ages 49-66)
Generation X – 1961-1981 (ages 28-48)
Millennials – 1982-2002 (ages 7-27)
Homeland – 2003 - (Ages 6 and under)
An Over view of Generations
Silents – view Boomers as self-absorbed, share too much information, question authority
Boomers – view Silents as rigid/dictatorial, company men, accept party line
Boomers – view Gen Xers as too impatient, throw out tried and true, not “company”/fickle
Gen Xers – view Boomers as inflexible to change/ say the right thing to the right person, don’t have a life
Gen Xers – view Millennials as too spoiled/self-absorbed, too “Me”, entitled
Millennials – view Gen Xers as cynical/negative, no fun
Millennials – view Boomers as worth listening to, “buddies”, models
PERCEPTIONS
One of the top rappers is whiteThe number one golfer is blackThe tallest player in the NBA is ChineseRussia and China lobby for peaceThe President of the United States of America
is bi-racial
Millennials are Culture-Blind (Make up half the World’s Population!)
Culture Has Changed
Digital NativesCell Phones, BlackBerry, iPhoneMP3 Players/iPodsTexting/SextingWeb SurfingTwitterMySpace/Facebook (Social Networks)Finger on the pulse of the WorldRight Here/Right Now Generation
Wired/Wireless
Being an example of the Word through the secular world. Being a light to non-Christians.
Definition of Being A Christian
Experiential – No lectures, “experience the experience”
Participatory – Be part of the outcome, vote
Multi-Media – In 2007, watched 35 movies for every book they read (books made into movies)
Connected – In relations and technology, in community and online
Millennials are:
A place of worship
A place where modeling of worship is exhibited
A way to redefine their faith
A way to reinvent their faith
Worship intimacy not novelty
Millennials Look For:
Religion is a choice, not an obligation
Denominations and other religious labels are not important
In authenticity, honesty, and humility more than an authoritarian leader
Religion should address justice and equality
Millennials Believe:
Denominations and religious labels are not necessarily important
Religion is a choice, not obligation
Authenticity, honesty, and humility are more important than an authoritarian leader
Religion should address justice and equality
AsWell:
Sundays only is not enough
Being with family is important (Helicopters)
Want multiple, worthwhile activities
There should be a deeper meaning
Feel free to attend other “churches” or services and are tolerant of other cultures and religions
Church Attendance Beliefs:
When did it first occur?
What was the point of changing and what did it reap?
A change is occurring again
Segregation
Most creative in using Media1951 Hour of Decision on radio to television1957 televised a crusade1989 live link by satellite from LondonEmbraces technology with the Old Standard
Billy Graham, Inc.
A ministry group with Group Publishing
1,000,000 Millennials by 2010
R.E.A.L. program – Relational, Experiential, Applicable, Learner-Based
Cited research: 10% retain what is heard, media use raises the average to 25%, direct experience raises the average to 80-90%
Dare 2 Share
62% identify with some variant of Christianity
On a monthly basis – 68% talk about religion 64% pray before meals
55% read religious related books,
newspapers, magazines
OMG
OptimistsRule Followers (Thrive on Structure)Volunteers and ServantsAccepting of AuthorityMost Protected in HistoryBrightLoyal (brands)“Heroes”Accepting of All (Diversity)
The Millennials Are:
Denomination or Non-denomination
Music
Scripture
Message
Millennials demand – ritual value spirituality
Contemporary or Conservative?
1. UNDERSTAND YOURSELF and YOUR BELIEFS
2. ENGAGE THEM (INTENTIONALLY)3. LISTEN4. ASK QUESTIONS5. CLARIFY WHAT HAS BEEN SAID6. IMPART TOOLS OF DECISION MAKING7. PRATICE SPIRITUAL FORMATION8. AFFIRM LAVISHLY and CORRECT SPARINGLY(Adapted from McAllister’s Saving the Millennial Generation)
8 Ways to Minister to Millennials
Simple – phrases, one big idea
Unique – make the message unusual, surprising, thoughtful
Concrete – make the action tangible and real
Credible – honesty
Emotional – elicit emotions and involvement
Story – provide a picture
Satisfying – the human need(Adapted from Dr. Tim Elmore)
S-U-C-C-E-S-S
The 1st Century Christians were sent out to begin the job of witnessing
The 21st Century Christians need to be mentored and unleashed to continue the work
The Great Commission
It’s not the First Act of the play that counts, but how you leave the stage at the end of the performance.
Anonymous
Howe and StraussColleen CarrollBilly Graham OrganizationBarna Pew AssociatesDare 2 Share
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