Reaching the NextSample

One of the greatest challenges facing the church today is the missing generation of college students and young adults. They grow up in our youth groups and by their early twenties, they are walking away from their church involvement, their communities, and their faith. We can’t stay here any longer. No more empty buildings. No more missing an entire generation. We must reach the next! 

Each day over the next two weeks gives practical insight into how the Church can engage young adults in their faith and unleash the potential of the next generation in the world. As well as how we can pray for the next generation! 

Intentionally  

Reaching young adults in your community doesn’t happen by accident – it takes intentionality! In her groundbreaking book, Grit, Angela Duckworth uncovers a formula for why some people are successful and others are not. Her equation for “Grit” is equal to passion multiplied by perseverance. In other words: [Passion x Perseverance = Grit]. She wrote that: “Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.” 

Let’s pair our passion with perseverance, stick with it, and commit to intentionally reaching the next generation! 

-Josiah Kennealy (day 1)