Thursday, January 10, 2013

The Big Boom: What Pastors Need to Know about Boomers



This year the first Boomer turns 67 and the last Boomer hits 49. Since their birth, this group has changed the world and the church. They've influenced everything from pop culture to politics to societal norms. When Boomers hit their teens, they ushered in what is now modern-day church youth ministry. Decades later, they are making churches rethink ministry to seniors.

Born between 1946 and 1964, this 77 million-strong generation is highly educated and possesses a wide range of business and technical skills. They are healthier, more active, and have a longer life expectancy than the generation ahead of them. As churches explore how to minister to the Boomer generation, it's a smart move to consider what makes them tick and how to engage them in ministry. Read more

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