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8/7/2019 Workshop Presenter's Notes

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A.Introa. Welcome 2 Seminars focusing on Young Adult Ministry Values and Practice

b. [Personal Introduction]c. We begin Scriptured. 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

i. Paul just finished talking to Corinthian Gospel workers should be paid for whatthey do

1. Paul an unpaid worker in the church like many of usii. Pick up story Paul saying regardless of money and well being will preach the

Gospel

iii. [Read from vs 16-18]1. First thing stands out Pauls primary focus Gospel not

Culture/Recognition/Himself

iv. [Read 19-23]1. Folks Pauls focus not - culture around but what? Gospel

a. Paul understood/used/became persons culture - in order ultimatefocus Gospel

2. Another thing Paul no mention changing Gospel but what? Himselfa. We are not talking tweaking the Gospel message culturally acceptableb. Rather our attitude of servanthood / posture of understanding

culture around

B.Discussiona. Leads us 1stGroup Discussion Question

i. What are core driving factors Young Adults today?


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1. Paul identified core values Jew/Jew Under Law/Under Lawii. Id like for you all divide groups 3/4

C. Videoa. My Hx in the trenchesb. The reality of Min. pointed out video clip Shocking, yet encouragingc. With these statistics in mind Talk aboutvalues we as ministry leaders - walk across

the room - engage todays generationD.You probably notice / research is showing

a. Relationships common denominatorb. Something noticed Denomination

i. The reasons most frequently cited by persons who leave local church fellowship arefound in the realm of relationships, the absence of a sense of belonging, and the lack ofmeaningful engagement in the local congregation and its mission. (General

Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee, 2007, para. 5).c. Something noticed Researchers

i. Dr. Tim Elmore1. In response self seeking generations broken homes families :: YA seeking

meaningful relationshipsii. Ed Stetzer changing trends evangelism

1. If someone wanted to tell me what she or he believed about Christianity, I wouldbe willing to listen

a. 20-29 = 89%b. 30+ = 75%

2. I would be willing to study the Bible if a friend asked me to.


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a. 20-29 = 61%b. 30+ = 42%

d. Something noticed Youi. As Adventists we have Unique contribution todays seekers

ii. Not just me saying1. Recent article March 17th USA Today entitled Adventists' back-to-

basics faith is fastest growing U.S. church2. If people are open could it be thing keeping us back sharing the Gospel

we have not what those around us value?e. Relationships key / What are key characteristics

i. Remember with Acronym: ABC& DE. Authenticity

a.As you saw video Young adults Real Honest Transparentb. UnChristianKinnamman& Lyons

i. Perceptions:1. Hypocritical Out of touch with reality when they show interest - Agenda2. Suggest corrective perception

a. Christians are transparent about their flaws and act first, talk secondc. Authenticity is: Eat, sweat, eat, breathe struggle with real tangible issuesd. Why? Looking for connections with people share their reality

i. Y.A. want older adults involved in their lives / ONLY if it is genuineii. They see world for what it is: Messed up/ Broken/ imperfect


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1. Looking for people along side empathize w/ their life || Instead first trying convince them what is truth and error

iii. For many Added awareness of our perceptions their intentionsiv. Allan Martin Pastor for the Younger Generation Church Arlington Tx:

1. An honest interest in a young adult, fueled by virtuous intention, buildsrelational bridges to new generations that have seen so little attention from

parental and adult figures (Martin, 1995).

e. Ive worked academy dorm dean watched kids enter collegei. #1 Factor attribute problem behavior/Dissasociation from church goes back

Kids perception absent parents

f. Jesus lived walked ate genuinely experienced life with usi. Didnt present aloof and superior though he could have

ii. Bible writers able to convey emotions/feelingsg. Hard for me authenticity involves breaking down front I put on comes naturally I

have all answers or can meet any objectionsi. Sometimes I Just Dont Know or Understand

F. Belonginga. Y.A. want to feel like valued integral trusted partb.The Key = ownership

i. Instead of involving to the extent fit your mold /1. include and encourage unique visualization Dream

c. With allowing ownership Riski. Often skills VERY different generations past

ii. I grew up Microsoft Publisher Paint DOS Powerpoint


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iii. My brother Adobe Indesign Photoshop Mac Propresenteriv. My Dad 8 tracks Slide projectors

d. With allowing ownership Connectioni. Guy Kawasaki Apple quoted Lost and Found practical example of

structuring Belongingii. Pp. 147

e. General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists president, Jan Paulseni. Being included, being trusted, being considered responsible, for elders to be prepared to

take some risk with inexperience, are sentiments and attitudes which senior leadership

must be willing to show, or we [young adults] are gone!

f. Jesus circles of involvmentG. Compassion

a. John theBaptist Luke 3:7-11b. Social Action Compassion Caring used to be markers Christian churchc. Kinnaman& Lyons UnChristian Research

i. Seventy percent of young adults perceive Christianity as insensitive to othersd.PastorAllan Martin says best:

i. Funding missionary endeavors in far off lands is fine, but one-dimensional. Youngadults are clearly interested in being a community of character that does more than

outsource compassionate endeavors (Martin, 1995).e. Social Action Strong value of Y.A. Also relational aspect.

i. Collegue Pastor Massiel Davila Extreme Home Makeover in Canada1. Pastor Chris Bullock Atlanta Homeless ministries2. I was pasturing - Young Adults practically begged


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ii. In all 3 Compassion ministries gateway for new believersiii. Back to Authenticity Belonging

H.Last letter Most important I believe Encompasses / Uniquely met by Christianity asJesus commissioned us

a.Discipleshipb. Smith Snell Souls in Transition common trend Transitions

i. We dont know what were doing, but know we gotta do something, dont know howc. Contrary to Boomers/Xers individualistic untrusting / YA crave - mentored -

lifes transitionsd.NotPuppeteer / Sage on the stage but Guide on the sidee. Opportunity for Christians Great Commissionf. Allan Martin:

i. Young adults are eager to be mentored by spiritually wise adults willing to pour theirlife experiences into new generations. Dont dictate direction, rather explorepossibilities and lend guidance.

I. Being authentic. . . fostering belonging. . . expressing compassion. . . purposefully disciplinga. Not just some catch all Simplistic Phrase: A life of worship rel God rel humankind

Great Commission


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relationships

67% | 77% | 90% | 46%

81% | 51% | 89% | 61%

The ABCs &Ds of Young Adult

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