3,000 new people connected to our congregations $2,250,000 to help us reach that goal.

discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds How it works discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds

How it works discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds Lead for Engagement (growth) Church Council appoints two leaders Lead for Stewardship (funds)

How it works discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds Lead for Engagement (growth) Learns how to help the church engage new people Church Council appoints two leaders Lead for Stewardship (funds) Learns how to raise funds in the congregation

How it works discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds Lead for Engagement (growth) Learns how to help the church engage new people Implements a plan to connect with new people Church Council appoints two leaders Lead for Stewardship (funds) Learns how to raise funds in the congregation Implements 4-6 week plan to raise funds

Understanding a new generation ~ Video “Don’t call us young adults’ Growing Young Understanding a new generation ~ Video “Don’t call us young adults’

What 20’s and 30’s are looking for in a church (video) Growing Young What 20’s and 30’s are looking for in a church (video)

Growing Young What Motivates you to help your church grow young? How would you describe the age distribution in your congregation?

What Congregations are doing right Growing Young What Congregations are doing right

Anglican, Assemblies of God or Pentecostal, Baptist, Christian & Missionary Alliance, Church of Christ, Church of God in Christ, Disciples of Christ, Episcopal, Evangelical Covenant, Evangelical Lutheran, Greek Orthodox, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Nazarene, Presbyterian, Reformed or Christian Reformed, Roman Catholic, United Methodist, and those claiming no denominational affiliation. Racial diversity. Just over half of the congregations were predominantly white, one-third were multiracial, and the others were predominantly African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian. Type of community: In terms of where the congregation was located, 56 percent reported being suburban, 33 percent urban, 3 percent rural, and 8 percent a mix of urban, suburban, and rural that was difficult to distinguish

The facts are indisputable: churches across the U. S The facts are indisputable: churches across the U.S. are shrinking and aging. But there are also bright spots-- congregations that young people love. Discover who they are, why they're thriving, and how your church can grow young too

Things that did not matter: Size Location Building Budget Worship Style Coolness (Quench) Factor Soft pedaling the message

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Unlock Keychain Leadership Empathize with Today’s Young People Take Jesus’ Message Seriously Fuel a Warm Community Prioritize Young People Everywhere

Unlock Keychain Leadership Empathize with Today’s Young People Take Jesus’ Message Seriously Fuel a Warm Community Prioritize Young People Everywhere Be the Best Neighbors

Vision Mosaix is a relational network of pastors and planters, denominational and network leaders, educators, authors, and researchers alike, that exists to establish healthy multiethnic and economically diverse churches for the sake of the gospel throughout North America and beyond. Money Well Spent… Anne Burt $1500 on a high quality used cello and a new bow plus private lessons = $2000