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Relationships Count: Engaging & Retaining Millennials
The largest generation in the United States is now the smallest representation of those who actively attend LCMS churches. Even more shocking, up to 35 percent of Millennials chose to not identify with any religion, far more than any previous generation. Why is this?
365 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 8, 2020
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August 6, 2020
This might sound weird, but this book smelled amazing. I've always loved the smell of books, but this is hands down the best smelling book I've ever read.
This book details the results of a study on the millennial generation, particularly those who grew up in the Lutheran church. It comes from a survey given to thousands of millennials -- some of whom remain Lutherans, others who have joined a different denomination, and still others who have left the faith altogether. The book does a good job of breaking down their responses, finding trends and suggesting applications for ministry to this generation. Not everything inside is earth-shattering news, but I did find it interesting and well-documented.
The point I found most applicable (and most difficult to implement) is the recognition that millennials seem to respond better to spontaneous events, rather than events planned out for months in advance. The book suggests that they don't commit early to such long-term schedules, and leaders might find more success by inviting them to smaller gatherings just a day or two in advance. That seems to track with my own experience, although I find it challenging and sometimes maddening.
This book details the results of a study on the millennial generation, particularly those who grew up in the Lutheran church. It comes from a survey given to thousands of millennials -- some of whom remain Lutherans, others who have joined a different denomination, and still others who have left the faith altogether. The book does a good job of breaking down their responses, finding trends and suggesting applications for ministry to this generation. Not everything inside is earth-shattering news, but I did find it interesting and well-documented.
The point I found most applicable (and most difficult to implement) is the recognition that millennials seem to respond better to spontaneous events, rather than events planned out for months in advance. The book suggests that they don't commit early to such long-term schedules, and leaders might find more success by inviting them to smaller gatherings just a day or two in advance. That seems to track with my own experience, although I find it challenging and sometimes maddening.
March 4, 2020
"Relationships Count" is a well organized and well-written summary of a survey of millennials in the LCMS church as well as those who have left the LCMS church.
This would be a great book for a church's youth board to read together and brainstorm a plan of action of how to develop, encourage, and grow deep relationships with their youth.
This would be a great book for a church's youth board to read together and brainstorm a plan of action of how to develop, encourage, and grow deep relationships with their youth.
April 25, 2021
Millennial survey
A survey primarily on millennial generation and its retention behavior on religious activities. Though this studies was in the US, we also could learn many things from the findings here.
A survey primarily on millennial generation and its retention behavior on religious activities. Though this studies was in the US, we also could learn many things from the findings here.
November 27, 2021
Interesting book with ideas and insights.
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