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Martin’s Young Adult Ministry Model Ingredients:

[From AdventSource’s Passport, Spring 2009, “The ABCs and Ds of YoungAdult Relationships.”

Do you want to make an impact in the lives of new generations? Start with

building relationships based on these vital elements:Authenticity. Young adults are desperately looking for relationshipsthat are real, honest, and transparent. Don’t pretend perfection, behuman. Young adults want significant adults to be more relationallyinvolved in their lives. Leaders who are willing to be authentic offeryoung adults a priceless opportunity for rich relationships.

Belonging. Meaningful involvement fosters the sense of being animportant part. Young adults are of age and ability where participationis vital to a sense of inclusion. Leaders who are willing to ministercollaboratively with young adults solidify their sense of purpose and

significance as part of their faith community.Compassion. Social action is high on the priority list of young adults,and their most meaningful relationships are built while helping others.They’re eager to align with causes and advocacy that go beyondpolitics and talk, taking action to make a difference in the world.Leaders who are passionate about making a difference among themarginalized and rally their community to action will find young adultsjoining them in the fray.

Discipleship. Young adults are eager to be mentored by spirituallywise adults willing to pour their life experiences into new generations.Don’t dictate direction, rather explore possibilities, and lend guidance.Leaders who disciple young adults fulfill the Great Commission, andfurther, equip them to reach out to others.

Being authentic, fostering belonging, expressing compassion, andintentionally discipling launches the leader into meaningful relationships withyoung adults.

Stetzer’s Research: Four Markers of Young Adult Ministry

[From Stetzer’s book, “Lost and Found,” page 140.]

1. Community [Martin’s Authenticity]2. Depth [Martin’s Belonging blended with Discipleship as a secondary 

factor]

3. Responsibility [Martin’s Compassion]

4. Connection [Martin’s Discipleship]

pursuing intimacy with GOD • experiencing community with each other • inspiring those around us with the hope of grace

a allan martin, phd, cfle • 817.483.4837.x113 • amartin@YGchurch.com

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Stetzer’s Research: Nine Characteristics of Local Churches that Reach YoungAdults

[From Stetzer’s book, “Lost and Found,” page 143-144.]

1. Creating Deeper Community

2. Making a Difference Through Service

3. Experiencing Worship

4. Conversing the Content

5. Leveraging Technology

6. Building Cross-Generational Realtionships

7. Moving toward Authenticity

8. Leading by Transparency

9. Leading by Team

pursuing intimacy with GOD • experiencing community with each other • inspiring those around us with the hope of grace

a allan martin, phd, cfle • 817.483.4837.x113 • amartin@YGchurch.com