Young Adults Take Jesus Seriously

Young Adults Take Jesus Seriously

The myth that has existed is churches have to have the COOL factor in order to attract young adults to church. First, that perspective starts from the wrong premise of needing to attract young adults to church. We should be a community of faith that welcomes and...
Are Young Adults Flourishing?

Are Young Adults Flourishing?

For those that read my articles on today’s young adults know that I typically try to not be an alarmist. I try not to focus on the bad and I work to offer some helpful suggestions to use when interacting with a young adult. Today, I need to share some concerning data...
Barriers to Empathy

Barriers to Empathy

Over the last year and a half, I’ve consistently talked about the need to build up empathy toward young adults. Empathy is the first step toward building meaningful relationships with young adults in our sphere of influence.  Throughout the gospels, Jesus modeled...
What Does Ministry with Young Adults Look Like?

What Does Ministry with Young Adults Look Like?

You might be wondering why Trinity Baptist does not have special worship services for young adults and other specific programming that “draw” young adults together. Maybe you know of other churches that offer this and it seems to draw young adults in large numbers.  I...
Faithing Young Adults Must Engage Doubt

Faithing Young Adults Must Engage Doubt

If you’ve been in church for any length of time, you’ve either heard or learned that LOVE is a verb. Love isn’t a noun or something you hold on to. Love isn’t love until you give it away.  Faith is similar. Faith isn’t just something you have or hold on to. Faith...