Here are some articles, blogs, and podcasts from this past week that you may find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community.
“From Backpack to Briefcase: Practical Advice for Finding a Great Career” by Tim Elmore
As young adult ministry leaders, we will have opportunities to help recent college grads look for a job. Elmore gives some great advice to those who are laying the groundwork toward a meaningful career.
“Move Over Millennials—Members of Generation Z Are Ready to Work” by Jacob Passy
Generation Z is making more of its presence known in the work culture and there are some distinct differences in what they’re looking for in the workplace compared to what Millennials desire. As young adult ministry leaders, we need to be aware of what Gen Z young adults think about the workplace.
“Missing: A Parent” by Aaron Earls
If you are a young adult ministry leader, there will be a number of young adults in your group who do not have a relationship with one or both of their parents. This article gives insight into the ever-increasing need for young adults to have older adults involved in their lives.
Mark Whitt is a collegiate minister with Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Connect with Mark via Twitter.