Reaching the Millennial Generation

What is your generational label? We all know (and some of us are charter members) of the boomers. Then there are the busters, generation x, and now the "millennial generation" (aka the "mosaics"). Gets a little confusing, doesn't it? Anyway, the millennial generation, born on or after 1982, were talked about long before they arrived. Many were predicting what this generation would be like. Turns out, they were wrong!

Dr. James Emery White, Christian thinker, writer and president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, has written an interesting article called, Millennials Rising? In it he discusses what people thought would characterize this present generation--and what the reality is. You can read his article on his Web site at, www.serioustimes.com. You may want to bookmark that site as it often contains interesting and thought-provoking information. Also, you may want to check out Dr. White's book, Serious Times, for your library.

The article mentioned above would be helpful for you to have on file. It might be useful in teaching classes in TCE Level 1 such as Importance of Conversion or Importance of Reaching the Child in the Neighborhood. In Level 2, it might be useful in the class on Basic Needs of the Child. It might also provide illustrative material if you do training seminars on today's child or children in crisis.

As instructors of teachers, we need to be aware of current trends in the way children think and behave. It doesn't change our message, but it may have a bearing on our methods as we gain a clearer understanding of those we are trying to reach with the Gospel.

If you have suggestions of other good resources concerning this generation, share it with us in the comment section of this post. Let's help each other stay current!