How do you connect with God? "Nature. I feel like being outside helps more and seeing God's creation helps a lot, even going on walks instead of just staying inside." What is a way churches and Millennials can better serve God? "I feel like night services for middle school, high school, college and even adults... Continue Reading →
Andrew, age 30
How would you describe “church” – what does it mean to you? "Church is not a building but rather a group of people who make up the Church called the Body. Believers who come together to worship the Lord, to study and grow in truth and to encourage and love others. The church is not... Continue Reading →
Wildly out of Context?
Okay. I'm going to do it. My New Year resolution was not to crush anyone's dreams in 2017 but 24 hours in I'm already prepared to fail. Jeremiah 29:11 is a beautiful passage. We all know it well. From bumper stickers to coffee mugs, graduation mementos to encouragement cards. "For I know the plans I... Continue Reading →
Reactivating the Body (part 3 of 3)
The Priesthood of Believers – Unleashing the Millennials! So the masses should minister, and paid clergy should train and empower them? Is there Scriptural precedent for this? Naturally! The entire New Testament. Paul made tents for a living, he wasn’t a paid pastor. He made it his purpose to disciple others and raise them to... Continue Reading →
Reactivating the Body (part 2 of 3)
Do you feel adequately trained by your pastor to do ministry throughout the week? When Millennials started asking this question and answering it "No," we realized something is wrong in the church...
Reactivating the Body (part 1 of 3)
Ministry of the Masses - Emptying the Pews: We’ve explained how “church” can mean different things. There is “church” (lower case) which describes a business that provides religious leaders and services. And “Church” (upper case) which is the whole body of Christians who act as the Body of Christ. This second definition has no institutional... Continue Reading →
Re-imagine Church
What does "church" mean to you? For me, church was often a building I went to on Sunday. We had lessons and songs and caught up with friends and created a wonderful little community with opportunities to serve. This is still a meaningful part of my faith, but now is not a very big part... Continue Reading →
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Jared's a park ranger at a zoo, loves mentoring people and leads a house church. He's convinced Millennials will improve the world precisely by questioning and renewing institutions like churches. Read Jared's posts Andy K. is follower of Christ, and a non-commissioned priest. He believes the church should be something the world sees as... Continue Reading →
