6. They are attracted to churches that emphasize groups. The millennials want to be a part of a congregation that has healthy small groups, Sunday school classes, home groups or other groups.
7. They want to be trained on their schedule. The millennials truly desire training. But they are accustomed to having that training available when they are able to hear it or view it. Such is the reason that many churches are going to video training while having “live” worship services and small groups.
8. They will question almost everything. This generation will want to know why a church does what it does. The most unacceptable answer is, “We have always done it this way.”
9. They are slow to join and slow to leave. Church leaders are often frustrated that a Millennial takes so long to commit to a local congregation. But they are intentional and thorough. Once they commit to a church, they are less likely to leave, especially over petty issues.
10. They want to be involved. If a church does not have an intentional plan to get millennials involved in ministry quickly, they will not reach this key group.
I love this generation. I love their enthusiasm, their commitment, and even their questions. They are one of the reasons I remain an obnoxious optimist about the revitalization of local congregations.
I would love to hear from some of you millennials. And I would love to hear from some of the older folks like me who are interacting with this generation. Your comments are always more valuable than my posts.
Thom S. Rainer is the president of LifeWay Christian Resources. For the original article, visit thomrainer.com.
