Everyone talks about reaching the next generation of young adults. But what really makes a church effective in reaching the next generation? I’ve visited a few churches that are doing a fantastic job at reaching 18-30-year-olds—a vastly under-represented demographic in most churches. I took notes at all the churches. They all shared surprising characteristics, even though they are incredibly diverse. The surprise (at least for me)? It wasn’t their model that made them effective. The churches I studied have different models. It wasn’t their denomination. One was Roman Catholic and attracting tons of young families. Others were cutting edge conservative evangelical … Continue reading 5 Surprising Characteristics of Churches That Are Actually Reaching the Next Generation