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21 st CENTURY CHRISTIANS

21 st CENTURY CHRISTIANS. The Millennials. An Over view of Generations. 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)

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21 st CENTURY CHRISTIANS

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  1. 21st CENTURY CHRISTIANS The Millennials

  2. An Over view of Generations • 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)

  3. PERCEPTIONS 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

  4. Culture Has Changed • One of the top rappers is white • The number one golfer is black • The tallest player in the NBA is Chinese • Russia and China lobby for peace • The President of the United States of America is bi-racial • Millennials are Culture-Blind (Make up half the World’s Population!)

  5. Wired/Wireless • Digital Natives • Cell Phones, BlackBerry, iPhone • MP3 Players/iPods • Texting/Sexting • Web Surfing • Twitter • MySpace/Facebook (Social Networks) • Finger on the pulse of the World • Right Here/Right Now Generation

  6. Definition of Being A Christian • Being an example of the Word through the secular world. Being a light to non-Christians.

  7. Millennials are: • 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

  8. Millennials Look For: • 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

  9. Millennials Believe: • 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

  10. AsWell: • 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

  11. Church Attendance Beliefs: • 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

  12. Segregation • When did it first occur? • What was the point of changing and what did it reap? • A change is occurring again

  13. Billy Graham, Inc. • Most creative in using Media • 1951 Hour of Decision on radio to television • 1957 televised a crusade • 1989 live link by satellite from London • Embraces technology with the Old Standard

  14. Dare 2 Share • 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%

  15. OMG • 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

  16. The Millennials Are: • Optimists • Rule Followers (Thrive on Structure) • Volunteers and Servants • Accepting of Authority • Most Protected in History • Bright • Loyal (brands) • “Heroes” • Accepting of All (Diversity)

  17. Contemporary or Conservative? • Denomination or Non-denomination • Music • Scripture • Message • Millennials demand – ritual value spirituality

  18. 8 Ways to Minister to Millennials • UNDERSTAND YOURSELF and YOUR BELIEFS • ENGAGE THEM (INTENTIONALLY) • LISTEN • ASK QUESTIONS • CLARIFY WHAT HAS BEEN SAID • IMPART TOOLS OF DECISION MAKING • PRATICE SPIRITUAL FORMATION • AFFIRM LAVISHLY and CORRECT SPARINGLY (Adapted from McAllister’s Saving the Millennial Generation)

  19. S-U-C-C-E-S-S • 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)

  20. The Great Commission • 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

  21. It’s not the First Act of the play that counts, but how you leave the stage at the end of the performance. Anonymous

  22. References • Howe and Strauss • Colleen Carroll • Billy Graham Organization • Barna • Pew Associates • Dare 2 Share

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