I recently read this article over at the Christian Post! I thought it was very interesting and really applied to our church.
"A study by LifeWay Research of those born between 1980 and 1991 show that this generation, sometimes termed “Millennials,” puts family first in importance in their lives, followed by friends, education, career, and religion. 62% of Millennials placed family first on their priority list with friends a distant second at 25%. Religion came in sixth at 13%; other responses included finances (12%), happiness (12%), health (10%), and the future (5%).
Researchers Thom and Jess Rainer said the priority of family was mentioned most often by whites, the more educated, those who were married, and those who self-identified as Christian. Friendships are more important to younger Millennials, those with higher incomes, and singles. “Millennials are committed to family above other priorities, even though many are waiting to start their own families,” Thom Rainer said. “Churches with a strong understanding and sense of family—as well as those that are able to cross generations, allowing older adults to reach younger adults—will be able to more easily reach Millennials.”
Christian Post 5/11/10
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