I tell you, I am excited about the upcoming generation--the Millennials, or those born 1982 or later. Sure they do not know anything much about the Bible, but I believe that God is going to use them for something truly great.
Check out Millennials Rising, the next Great Generation by Neil Howe and William Strauss. http://www.amazon.com/Millennials-Rising-Next-Great-Generation/dp/0375707190/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-5518143-5243312?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1179333663&sr=8-1
I am really amazed at this group of young people. They are polite, well-behaved, and well-adjusted. Unlike my generation, which grew up with parents constantly gone, they have had much parental involvement, a ton of coaching, and a lot of other adult involvement.
They also:
- Are racially diverse and accepting. They grew up with Tiger Woods and Halle Berry.
- They are team players.
- They are the most watched over generation in recent memory. They have had very little unsupervised time.
- They believe in the future and in themselves.
- They have high self-esteem.
- Well educated.
- High achievers.
- Techno wizards
- Look up to their parents
There are challenges with this generation, of course. But they are poised to truly be great. I sense an openness to authentic following of Jesus. And this is a good thing.
What positives do you see in Millennials?
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