Holy Yearnings, Holy Listening, Holy Partnerships 2018 Report

This report shares real reflections, including quotes, from young adults who are navigating their relationship with the church. Find out what one cohort of young adults found most important in their religious journeys and learn what design thinking has to do with building relationships.

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Holy Partnerships at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
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Frameworks, Programs, and Events
Frameworks, Programs, and Events
Faith Journey
Faith Journey
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design thinking
relationship building
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While the statistics about young adults’ involvement in the church look grim, the decline in religious affiliation has not made them less spiritual. Young adults are still asking questions that only faith can answer. Read Not a Hopeless Case to discover the story of these questions and learn ways that ministry leaders can engage with them.

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Not a Hopeless Case: 6 Vital Questions From Young Adults for a Church in Crisis