Comments on: How Do Millennials Differ from Previous Generations?

By: Ryan Sim » Weekly Kit List – July 3, 2012

Ryan Sim » Weekly Kit List – July 3, 2012 — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:37:35 +0000

[...] 8 Ways to Keep Young Adults Out of Your Church & How Do Millennials Differ from Previous Generations? [...]

By: News You Can Use – June 19, 2012 | The Steve Laube Agency

News You Can Use – June 19, 2012 | The Steve Laube Agency — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:45:35 +0000

[...] How are Millenials Different from Previous Generations? – If you want more, make sure to click through to the entire study from Focus on the Family. [...]

By: Around the Horn :: 6.14.12 | Treading Grain

Around the Horn :: 6.14.12 | Treading Grain — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:00:22 +0000

[...] How Do Millennials Differ from Previous Generations In order to gain a better understanding of the Millenial generation, Glenn T. Stanton and Andrew Hess of Focus on the Family produced a report that “examines a number of important aspects of this current generation while comparing it with other recent generations of Americans.” [...]

By: To Whet Your Appetite: 06/13/12 « Endangered Minds

To Whet Your Appetite: 06/13/12 « Endangered Minds — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:39:56 +0000

[...] on the Family just finished a report on the difference between the Millennial generation and previous ones. Shows that Millennials are [...]

By: Dean P

Dean P — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:53:33 +0000

Not to be cynical but I'm going to be cynical. In my experience the two positive attributes listed here about millennials in #4 and # 5 only exist because of course millennialls are more likely to say they have better relationships with their parents compared with older generations. But it's only because they were coddled by their Baby Boomer parents their whole lives, and told that they could do no wrong, and were given money when ever they were asked for it. And yes they are more likely to take care of their parents when they get older. But that's only because they will still be living under the same roof of their parentsanyway. Why would they ever move out?

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:24:40 +0000

on a Pedestal? really , you just did, in fact, you put Barna as all Knowing "regarding what the American culture was, is, and will become" Ouch, that is idolatry. this is what i call the idolatry of culture. Im a born again believer, from hispanic background, no one came to me, dressed in a sombrero and trying to speak spanish, no one invited me to their Cinco de Mayo Church celebration, in fact it was one sermon on the doctrine of man preached by Paul Washer in Peru. It was the biblical doctrine of total depravity that put me on my knees, it was the exposition of the Word, the work of the Holy Spirit in regenerating the heart. But no one inquired as to my likes or dislikes, my habits or my perspectives. I repudiate all kinds of strategies and programs because they are man made substitutes for what the Word has commanded us to do. It is sad that you have such a low view of the Holy Spirit. He is God and to denigrate him to a side bar experience or a note on your confession of faith is to deny his existence altogether. Make no mistake, its his work, his ministry, his power, his will and purpose, his calling of all believers to build Christ's Church, I think we should bow down to see what is His plan and not usurp his place.

By: Bits & Pieces (6/12/12) | Better Things Ahead

Bits & Pieces (6/12/12) | Better Things Ahead — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:32:58 +0000

[...] Millennial Differences – A brief summary of research done by Focus on the Family about the Millennial generation and their view on family and more. [...]

By: Marc

Marc — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:44:01 +0000

Jonathan,

You are being really rude.

No one is putting George Barna on a pedestal. Still, he has done some great research and has definitely opened the eyes of many American preachers regarding what the American culture was, is, and will become. We must acknowledge this.

What did the Apostle Paul do with those at Mars Hill? He met them at their level. We must do the same. Granted, we cannot go overboard and turn evangelism into a mere game of strategy, but it does help to know what we are up against. Yes, there are street preachers in third world countries, but many of those very street preachers know their surroundings.

Also, if I may be so bold: George Barna is doing the work thousands of Christians in America will not do, which is to get to know the world surrounding them. This does not mean we have to accept or embrace the world, but we would be foolish, at best, to not have at least an inkling of what our city/town is comprised of regarding spirituality, political views, etc.

Please do not get me wrong. I admire your passion for the Lord and for seeking guidance from His Spirit. And, yet, I have seen many good men such as yourself use the name and power of the Holy Spirit as a safety blanket and buzz-word for everything that's wrong with the Church. It never ends well.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:38:08 +0000

We must preach the Gospel, the Spirit will reach the peopele. In third world countries, Christians are street preaching depending on the power of the Holy Spirit. in America, Christians are busy strategizing depending on the awesome power of George Barna Surveys. Was nothing learned of the 25 years of Willowcreek???

By: James Rednour

James Rednour — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:23:15 +0000

Well, each generation has access to more knowledge than the previous generation, particularly in a day and age where the answer to virtually any question is a mouse-click away. Now what will this generation actually DO with that power? That's another issue entirely.