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View this presentation with Tom Couser in which he shares his insights on passing on the torch — our Christian faith — to the next generation.
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PASSING THE TORCH
Sharing Faith and ValuesWith the Millennial Generation
Welcome! We are glad you are here! The webinar will begin soon…
Contact Tom [email protected]
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Outskirtspress.com/passingthetorch
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PASSING THE TORCHSharing Faith and Values
With the Millennial Generation
Tom Couser
Talk About Change!
Tiger Stadium
J. L. Hudson Department Store
50% of kids who are raised in the Christian faith will leave the church
before they turn 21.
Kara Powell and Chap Clark Sticky Faith
My Spiritual Support System
Pastor George Kurz Choir Director: Carl Munzel Sunday School Teachers Confirmation Sponsors Basketball Coach
PASSING THE TORCH
5:1 not 1:5
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Nurturing Faith in Children
Primary responsibility: Parents but…
As a faith community, it is a function we share with them.
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Synthetic-Conventional FaithJames Fowler
Synthetic = artificial, man-made
Conventional = traditional or the expected standard
I believe what the church believes.”“
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INDIVIDUAL-REFLECTIVE FAITH
Individual = Personal Ownership
Reflective = Based on personal critical reflection, filtered through experience
An opening to Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
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MEET THE MILLENNIALS
Born between 1980 and 2000
First generation to grow up in computer / social media age
Multi-cultural environment
Morally perplexed
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The faith system of manyMillennials is…
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
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Moralistic
Morals vs. self-righteous.The focus is on “me.”
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Therapeutic
Therapeutic Behavior
Spiritual Good Work
Deism
God gave us reason. The emphasis is on the individual. What I can do for God?
Christianity is no different than other religions in that God just wants people to do good and
be happy.”“
How do we reversethe trend?
Begins with relationships. Place where questions can be asked. People of grace. People of hope.
Developing an Action Plan
Prayer Partners
Helping teens set goals and establish mentoring relationships to help them reach them
Older Adult Ministry Senior Prom Birthday Banquets
Live the Legacy
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Q&AUse the chat box to ask Tom a question.
Contact Tom [email protected]
tomcouser.blogspot.com
Facebook and Twitter: Tom Couser
Outskirtspress.com/passingthetorch