Young and Faithful

Imagine for a moment a young person who you know personally. What would they find when they walk into your congregation?

Is the worship time and location available and accurate? Is the entrance to the sanctuary easy to navigate? Is there someone there to greet them? If they have a history with the church, be careful of well-intentioned but off-putting greetings such as, “It’s been so long since we’ve seen you.” Young adults often are still trying to establish stable careers. Will they feel pressure to donate to the church as an organization which they are still unsure about? If the...