Growing Church Young

Be the Best Neighbours

What does it mean to be a good neighbour? To hear that question, it is often very easy to think about what ‘the neighbour should be doing’ to/for you. But what about you?

Prioritise Young People (and families) Everywhere!

Prioritise young people (and families) everywhere: instead of giving lip service to how much young people matter, look for creative ways to tangibly support, resource, and involve them in all facets of your congregation. 

Fueling a Warm Community Over Cool Worship or Programs

Fuel a warm community: instead of focussing on cool worship or programs, aim for warm peer and intergenerational friendships. 

Take Jesus’ Message Seriously

Luther was strong on the gospel. When he discovered that God was for him, no matter what, that what Jesus had done on the cross was enough – and that he was made right with God through what Jesus did, it turned his life around.

Empathise with today’s young people: … step into the shoes of this generation. 

Young people face three key questions. Who am I? Where do I fit? What difference do I make? Healthy churches respond to these questions through journeying with, listening to, and making time for.

Unlocking keychain leadership: empower others – especially young people.

Churches that grow young understand the importance of ‘giving keys away’ … not simply referring to keys to a car or building. They are keys to decision-making, to entrusting and to empowering.

Growing Church Young

In their book, Growing Young, (Baker Books, 2016) Powell, Mulder and Griffin share “6 essential strategies to help young people discover and love your church”