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.
“Hiring and Retaining Millennials in the Workforce: Podcast #50” by Tim Elmore
Elmore leads an interesting discussion concerning the impact that Millennials have had on the workforce. Many companies and organizations have had to change internally in order to hire and retain young leaders. This podcast helps those of us doing young adult ministry to understand the mindset of individuals in our groups.
“Who Can Stand?” by Chuck Lawless
As young adult ministry leaders, we must always be intentional in evaluating our lives and asking the Lord to reveal any sin in our lives. Lawless reminds us that we must take time to grieve our sin, but then move forward in the forgiveness of Christ. What a powerful model for young adults to see in our lives!
“Hurricane Harvey and Our Response to Pray and Help” by Ed Stetzer
Young adults are always looking for ways to connect the words of their faith with actions that point others to that faith. In light of the recent floods caused by Hurricane Harvey, young adults want to help. Stetzer provides some practical ways our groups and churches can help.
Mark Whitt is a collegiate minister with Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Connect with Mark via Twitter.