Young Adult Leadership

For leadership in young adult ministry, it’s important to be adaptable and open. This might look like being resourceful or learning how to communicate directly with your audience.

Have you ever watched someone solve a problem with whatever they had on hand and thought, “I never would’ve thought of that”? Some people seem naturally resourceful, though resourcefulness usually isn’t about having all the answers, though. It’s about being willing to try something, learn as you go, and ask for help when you need it. When it comes to engaging young adults in ministry, we have a step-by-step list that can help you tackle challenges smoothly.

Meaningful communication is hard to hear in such a noisy world. Young adults are inundated all day long, yet many often struggle to feel seen, known, or connected. Young adults are looking for authenticity, connection, and belonging: your congregation could be just the right place for them to find it. In the provided resource, we’ll learn how to speak directly to young adults, through language, platforms, opportunities for connection, authenticity, and strategic tools.

The last time you decided to try something new, chances are, it probably wasn’t because you saw a flyer or heard a quick announcement. Recruitment is about creating a community that people are excited to be part of. Belonging can start before someone ever walks through the door, and the way we communicate can make all the difference. This task reviews three ways to create belonging before participants are in the door.