logging in or signing up Emerging Generations karenmv76 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 7 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 01, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: Emerging Generations Slide 2: In 1991 there were 71,530 young adults, ages 18-34 year old involved in our churches. In 2002 there were 60,816 In 1997 there were 68,932 In 2007 there were 50,984 Slide 3: My name is Cris Lowery My job is to help you find ways to introduce young adults to Jesus: We have learned some important things this year about young adults in Oklahoma: Slide 4: They respond to relationships With other young adults With older adults With people who will listen to their story Slide 5: If they have spiritual questions, the first place they will go for answers is: A spiritual person they have a relationship with. Slide 6: 68.5% of unchurched young adults in Oklahoma consider themselves to be either very spiritual or somewhat spiritual. Slide 7: Over half of the unchurched young adults believe Jesus is the one and only Son of God. Slide 8: They do think about spiritual matters. Slide 9: So how do we get the best message ever told… To a group that needs to hear it… In a way that is relevant to their culture… Slide 10: Through relationships… In your neighborhood Where you work… Where you live your life… Slide 11: Through small group experiences that are missional: That leave the building and do service projects in their community… That engage them in spiritual discussions rather than lectures… That provide them with a loving community to be involved in… Slide 12: They are drawn to people who.. Are genuine Are interested in them Listen to their story Love them… even if they do not believe the same way you do Slide 13: Can young adults be reached with the story of Jesus? ABSOLUTELY!!!! Slide 14: Will it take some changes in how we do things? YES Slide 15: Will it hurt? NOT AS MUCH AS WE THINK! Slide 16: Over 60 Oklahoma churches are already participating in a pilot program designed to find practical ways to reach young adults in their community. Where can you get information today? Emerging Generations Booth You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Emerging Generations karenmv76 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 7 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 01, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: Emerging Generations Slide 2: In 1991 there were 71,530 young adults, ages 18-34 year old involved in our churches. In 2002 there were 60,816 In 1997 there were 68,932 In 2007 there were 50,984 Slide 3: My name is Cris Lowery My job is to help you find ways to introduce young adults to Jesus: We have learned some important things this year about young adults in Oklahoma: Slide 4: They respond to relationships With other young adults With older adults With people who will listen to their story Slide 5: If they have spiritual questions, the first place they will go for answers is: A spiritual person they have a relationship with. Slide 6: 68.5% of unchurched young adults in Oklahoma consider themselves to be either very spiritual or somewhat spiritual. Slide 7: Over half of the unchurched young adults believe Jesus is the one and only Son of God. Slide 8: They do think about spiritual matters. Slide 9: So how do we get the best message ever told… To a group that needs to hear it… In a way that is relevant to their culture… Slide 10: Through relationships… In your neighborhood Where you work… Where you live your life… Slide 11: Through small group experiences that are missional: That leave the building and do service projects in their community… That engage them in spiritual discussions rather than lectures… That provide them with a loving community to be involved in… Slide 12: They are drawn to people who.. Are genuine Are interested in them Listen to their story Love them… even if they do not believe the same way you do Slide 13: Can young adults be reached with the story of Jesus? ABSOLUTELY!!!! Slide 14: Will it take some changes in how we do things? YES Slide 15: Will it hurt? NOT AS MUCH AS WE THINK! Slide 16: Over 60 Oklahoma churches are already participating in a pilot program designed to find practical ways to reach young adults in their community. Where can you get information today? Emerging Generations Booth