Most new generations won't step foot in a church, so how do you minister to them? By understanding their needs. The church is for people, but we too often think people are there to serve the church. This and other things push people away. Young adults not only don't find what they need in churches, they have a no tolerance policy for the nonsense they see in churches.
Some think the time of the church ended, but possibly we just don't understand what new generations think and need. For example, LGBTQIA+ can be a bridge too far for many churches, but it could also just be cultural, and Jesus didn't think much of traditions.
This book is intended to generate discussion to let you get to your own answers, through a discussion guide with questions relevant to new generations' needs.
Newer generations feel unloved, alone, lost, stressed, and are searching for a deeper spiritual connection that they don't find in the church. This book draws on fifty years of the author's quest to understand religion and spirituality, and his work with many denominations. It provides a deep analysis of pressing questions.
For example, Jesus talked almost entirely to Jews about a New Covenant and Good News. Only after his death did he send his apostles to non-Jews. Are Christians bound by Jewish Law? What is sin for Christians? Jesus said he is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life," and people should worship in spirit and in truth. What did he mean, and who were followers of "The Way?" Is true worship what new generations are seeking?
"Everyone is going to Hell," is another idea rejected by New Adults. Judaism had no doctrine of Heaven and Hell. This book explores the ideas of Heaven and Hell and where they came from.
New adults looking for a deeper spiritual connection can explore spiritual and spiritual growth in this book.
Dorian is a researcher, former pastor, and author of:
Ontology of God: The Voices of the Ancients Speak. A survey of religion development through the time of Jesus.
The Prophetic Pattern: Discussion Guide for Ancient and Modern Prophecy. Is the Apocalypse at hand? The two secrets no one talks about.
Preparing for the Future of Work and Education.
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Dateigröße
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978-1-005-42092-5 (9781005420925)
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Dorian Scott Cole is a professional communicator, with education and experience in writing, engineering technology, psychology, religion, radio announcing, acting, and movie and TV production, having had full careers in several fields. He worked as a senior development analyst for Writers Workshop, L.A. He teaches writing and acting in independent settings, and has written VisualWriter.com since 1996.
He is the author of several Web sites, and produces entertainment videos through his company, Movie Stream Productions. His production series, STL Comedy, included 22 professional actors, and 10 writers.
Dorian lives near St. Louis.
