Young Adults at Church: Episode 924
How churches are reaching 20- and 30-somethings, plus a woman’s quest to love her sisters in Christ, and tips for paying off student loans.
Featured musical artist: Mosaic MSC
Roundtable: What Does Your Church Do for Young Adults?
Does your church have a strong young adult ministry? Does it have one at all? Regardless of your specific scenario, young adults belong at church, and it’s the responsibility of church leadership plus young professionals (that’s you!) to ensure that you’re fed, included, serving, giving and committing. What does that look like? What are some creative ways to reach and enfold 20- and 30-somethings into the life of your local body of believers? Our panel of two young adult leaders and one pastor to young adults gives tips for being seen and heard and then engaging with your church community.
Culture: The Power of Women Helping Women
As a former worship leader, Natalie Runion has lots of experience with the highs and lows of Christian service and culture. But when her pastor offered her a women’s ministry role, she panicked. “I don’t even like women!” she blurted in response. Over time, God changed her heart, and she’s now seen God use her role in women’s ministry in ways she never expected. In our candid conversation, Natalie gives inspiration and advice for women to nurture and lift up other sisters in Christ — and then see what God does.
I Don’t Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood
Inbox: Strategies for Paying Off Student Loans
Many grads spend years, if not decades, paying off their student loans. Is there a way to short-circuit the process and get ahead? Financial expert Jay Blackman weighs in.
