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Re-Imaging Leadership Development For Millennials, John Scott Ramsey
Re-Imaging Leadership Development For Millennials, John Scott Ramsey
Doctor of Ministry
vii ABSTRACT Statistics of church attendance in America shows a chronic trend toward younger generations leaving the church. What will happen to the church in America over the next fifteen years when Boomer1 pastors choose to retire? The Church will face a monumental leadership transition and many churches will not be equipped with a new generation of experienced leaders. Seasoned church leaders (aka those of the Boomer population) must give great care, and with a sense of urgency, develop the Millennial generation2 as leaders for the future vitality of the church. The thesis of this study is seasoned church leaders …
Adventures In Churchland: Discovering The Beautiful Mess Jesus Loves, Dan Kimball
Adventures In Churchland: Discovering The Beautiful Mess Jesus Loves, Dan Kimball
Doctor of Ministry
A growing number of young adults (those in the 18-30-year-old age range) are not
engaging, becoming involved or entering into the church of America. An increasing
number of those who grew up attending church are leaving after their high school years.
I have observed this as a pattern when visiting churches and talking to church
leaders across America. Statistics are showing this as seen in studies such as Dave Kin-
naman’s research and writings from the Barna Research group and Ed Stetzer’s research
from LifeWay Christian Resources. This is a very significant problem because if the
church loses connection with …