Young adults have their own perspectives on spirituality. How can your young adult ministry meet them where they are and hold space for their questions and opinions?
Competency
Trust is something we often don’t think about until it’s gone. We assume certain people, places, and institutions will be there for us and will do what they say they will do. But many young adults today have grown up in a world where that assumption has been challenged again and again. They have learned to ask questions, look for evidence, and pay attention to whether actions match words. In this resource, we’re going to explore what trust looks like for young adults, why their experiences have shaped the way they approach churches and institutions, and what we can do as congregational leaders to build communities where trust can grow.
Task
The biggest faith conversations don’t happen from a stage. They happen in personal conversation and start with a question: “Can I ask you something?” Those moments feel important as a mentor to young adults because they are. In this resource, we’re talking about how to share your story, listen actively, and help young adults make sense of faith in a way that feels honest and rooted in their relationship with God. You don’t have to have all the answers. Showing up for the conversation is what matters.
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Involve others in the vision for ministry with young adults
Create spaces where young adults feel welcomed
Get comfortable with experimentation
Hold space for young adults’ religious experience
Provide young adults and other ministry leaders with the tools to succeed
Build bridges between generations
Show young adults that you take their thoughts and ideas seriously
Allow young adults to shape the priorities of your ministry