The culture of your ministry is important–but what kind of culture should you try to create? Lean in to flexibility and embrace what you learn from failure
Competency
Change is everywhere, but how we respond to it can shape what happens next. Adaptability gives us the ability to stay curious, adjust our approach, and find new ways forward when circumstances shift. For congregational leaders working with young adults, this skill matters because young adults have grown up in a world where change is constant, and they are often quick to adjust to new realities.We’ll explore what adaptability looks like in action, from asking “what if?” to embracing a “yes, and” mindset and making small adjustments that create stronger connections with young adults.
Task
What if the thing holding your congregation’s young adults back isn’t failure, but the fear of failing? In this resource, we’re flipping the script on mistakes and exploring how setbacks can become powerful tools for growth, leadership, and connection. We’ll unpack practical ways to create a ministry where people feel safe to take risks. Because when failure stops being the finish line, it becomes the starting point for something even better.
Resources
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Video
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Book
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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