“How pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity” (Psalm 133:1). Paul also calls for faithful Christian churches to imitate the Trinitarian Godhead of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit by encouraging unity within their memberships (Ephesians 2:19-22).
The church not only reflects Christ, but also the culture in which it exists. Today, that culture largely focuses on youth, at least in Western nations. Many churches dedicate a large percentage of their resources to attracting Millennials. Unfortunately, Christians over 60 within the church often feel marginalized as a result of this focus on youth. The problem involves an inability of churches to retain Millennials and Generation Z.
How then can churches actively appeal to the needs of Millennials without pushing grandma and grandpa into the corner? How can churches responsibly achieve new and sustainable growth without damaging their roots? The solution requires churches to recognize that Christian seniors over 60 actually have the “secret sauce” that younger generations crave. Read More
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