The Generational Church

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The Generational Church

• James L. Knapp, Ph.D.

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Generation

• 15 to 20 years
• Move Together
• Develop a Perspective

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How Many Generations?

• Seniors (pre-1926)
• Builders (1927-1945)
• Boomers (1946-64)
• Generation X (1965-83)
• Millennials (1984-2002)

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Percent of Population
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Senior Adults(1926 and earlier)

• 5 of Population
• Adapted
• Resilient
• Link to Past
• Less Visible

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Builders(1927-1945)

• 14 of Population
• Group We not Me
• Loyalty
• Respect Authority
• Frugal

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Baby Boomers(1946-1964)

• 27 of Population
• Individual Me not We
• Entitlement
• Seekers
• Out of the Box

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Generation X(1965-1983)

• 27 of Population
• Lonely
• Technological
• Visual
• Uncertain
• Participation

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Millennials(1984-2002)

• 27 of Population
• Modesty
• Optimism
• Diversity
• Teamwork

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Generation Z(?)

• 2003-present
• Entirely 21st century
• Most diverse in America
• Most technological to date

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Percent Who Think Men Should Wear a Shirt and Tie
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Percent Who Agree People Should Feel Free to Clap
During Worship
13
Percent Who Prefer a Traditional Worship Assembly
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5 Generations

• Each has a unique perspective
• 1 Corinthians 12

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Silo Church
Youth Ministry
Emerging Families
Senior Adults
Young Professional
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From Silo to Blended
Youth Ministry
Emerging Families
Inter-Generational
Senior Adults
Young Professional
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