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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?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture
Mentoring
Evangelism
Church Services & Programs?
Leadership?
Fellowship
Education / Equipping?
Discipleship
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture
Mentoring Sharing Information
Evangelism
Church Services & Programs?
Leadership?
Fellowship
Education / Equipping?
Discipleship
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture
Mentoring Sharing Information
Evangelism
Church Services & Programs?
Leadership?
Fellowship
Education / Equipping?
Discipleship
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture
Mentoring Sharing Information
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Church Services & Programs?
Leadership?
Fellowship
Education / Equipping?
Discipleship
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture
Mentoring Sharing Information
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Leadership?
Fellowship
Education / Equipping?
Discipleship
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture
Mentoring Sharing Information
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First
Fellowship
Education / Equipping?
Discipleship
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture
Mentoring Sharing Information
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First
Fellowship Organized Events…
Education / Equipping?
Discipleship
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture
Mentoring Sharing Information
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First
Fellowship Organized Events…
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Discipleship
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture
Mentoring Sharing Information
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First
Fellowship Organized Events…
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Discipleship A Series of Meetings
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing Information
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First
Fellowship Organized Events…
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Discipleship A Series of Meetings
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First
Fellowship Organized Events…
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Discipleship A Series of Meetings
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First
Fellowship Organized Events…
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Discipleship A Series of Meetings
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First
Fellowship Organized Events…
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Discipleship A Series of Meetings
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Discipleship A Series of Meetings
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Discipleship A Series of Meetings
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching LecturePresentation - then
Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture“Preach The Word” &
Give Opportunity for Interaction
Presentation - then Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationGrowing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum
Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture“Preach The Word” &
Give Opportunity for Interaction
Presentation - then Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationMotivate Older People to
Build Relationships…Growing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum
Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture“Preach The Word” &
Give Opportunity for Interaction
Presentation - then Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationMotivate Older People to
Build Relationships…Growing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Equip All Believers to Take Opportunities…
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum
Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture“Preach The Word” &
Give Opportunity for Interaction
Presentation - then Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationMotivate Older People to
Build Relationships…Growing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Equip All Believers to Take Opportunities…
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Clearly Communicate the Philosophy & Purpose…
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” First Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum
Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture“Preach The Word” &
Give Opportunity for Interaction
Presentation - then Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationMotivate Older People to
Build Relationships…Growing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Equip All Believers to Take Opportunities…
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Clearly Communicate the Philosophy & Purpose…
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” FirstIdentify the Next
Generation of Leaders…Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum
Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture“Preach The Word” &
Give Opportunity for Interaction
Presentation - then Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationMotivate Older People to
Build Relationships…Growing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Equip All Believers to Take Opportunities…
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Clearly Communicate the Philosophy & Purpose…
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” FirstIdentify the Next
Generation of Leaders…Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…Plan Inter-Generational
Interaction…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum
Organized by Age
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture“Preach The Word” &
Give Opportunity for Interaction
Presentation - then Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationMotivate Older People to
Build Relationships…Growing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Equip All Believers to Take Opportunities…
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Clearly Communicate the Philosophy & Purpose…
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” FirstIdentify the Next
Generation of Leaders…Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…Plan Inter-Generational
Interaction…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum
Organized by Age
Create Creative Learning Environments…
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of Meetings Doing Life Together
MINISTRIES BABY BOOMERS(Born 1946-1964)
ACTION STEPS MILLENNIALS(Born 1980-1996)
Preaching Lecture“Preach The Word” &
Give Opportunity for Interaction
Presentation - then Discussion & Questions
Mentoring Sharing InformationMotivate Older People to
Build Relationships…Growing
Relationships
EvangelismA Systematic Presentation
Equip All Believers to Take Opportunities…
Share the Gospel out of Relationships
Church Services & Programs?
Busy Schedules(especially on Sunday)
Clearly Communicate the Philosophy & Purpose…
Fewer Services –But, Meaningful
Interaction
Leadership? “Pay Your Dues” FirstIdentify the Next
Generation of Leaders…Collaborative Voice…
Fellowship Organized Events…Plan Inter-Generational
Interaction…“Hanging Out” –
Developing Connections
Education / Equipping?
Classes & Curriculum
Organized by Age
Create Creative Learning Environments…
Find Info Online –Learn via Relationships
Discipleship A Series of MeetingsDisciple Leaders to Disciple
OthersDoing Life Together
What do generational differences
look like in ministry?
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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