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. “College Freshmen Increasingly Drop Religion” by Helen Gibson As the Fall semester is right around the corner for college campuses, there will be thousands of incoming freshmen that have little to no understanding of faith in Christ. Gibson presents research that gives a perspective of who is walking the college campus and the great need for the Church to have a presence. “Four … [Read more...]
A Cultural Timeline of the Incoming Class of 2018
Reality check. This fall, the incoming class of 2018 will begin their freshman year of college. If that doesn’t make you feel old enough, here’s a look back at the timeline of cultural events they experienced along the way. Prepare to be fascinated. 1995-1996 - Born November 22, 1995 — Pixar released the first feature-length, computer-generated film, Toy Story. 1996-1997 - One July 27, 1996 —Two people died in a terrorist bombing in Centennial Olympic Park at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, … [Read more...]