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.
“Why You Should Listen to Millennials in Your Church” by Derek Rishmawy
What does it mean to really listen to millennials in our churches? Rishmawy suggests some ways to listen to young adults and to help prepare them for the future opportunities God brings their way.
“3 Things Christians Do that Non-Christians Despise” by Carey Nieuwhof
Christian young adults are well aware of some things that completely turn away their non-Christian friends from the church. Nieuwhof addresses three key points that young adult leaders need to be aware of as they lead young adults.
“3 Ways to Spot ‘Christian Backstabbing’” by Eric Geiger
As young adult ministry leaders, we need to be mindful of the interpersonal dynamics in our groups. Geiger addresses an issue that can raise its ugly head in our groups that we, as leaders, must address immediately.
Mark Whitt is the Collegiate and Young Adult Specialist at Lifeway Christian Resources. Before joining Lifeway, he spent many years on the campus of Murray State University as a campus minister. Connect with Mark via Twitter.