Cris Lowery Emerging Generations Specialist BGCO

1.Completing school 2.Leaving home 3.Becoming financially independent 4.Marrying 5.Having a child

One third of people in their 20’s move to a new residence every year. 40% move back home with parents at least once. They go through an average of seven jobs during their 20’s. Two thirds spend at least some time living with a romantic partner without being married. Average age for marriage is 26 for women and 28 for men.

1.Hyper Inflated Ego

2.The world has always been at their fingertips

Are turned off by criticism of other people’s beliefs Have a basic understanding of who Jesus is. Love things and people who are authentic Longs for community

Very relationally driven, but likes to control the environment Service oriented. Strong sense of social justice. Desires mentoring relationship. Drawn to shared leadership styles more than autocratic.

 Create Sunday School or small group settings that focus on discussion and discovering truth together.

 Build relationship with the young adults that are already in your circle of influence.  Add a “handle” or element to each worship experience that will be specifically targeted toward young adults.