Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Church development, New--Seventh-day Adventists; Church development, New--Manitoba--Winnipeg; Henderson Highway Seventh-day Adventist Church (Winnipeg, Man.); Church work with young adults--Seventh-day Adventists
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Practical Theology
Church Planting To Reach Postmodern Generations: Launching A New Church In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jeffrey T. Potts
Church Planting To Reach Postmodern Generations: Launching A New Church In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jeffrey T. Potts
Professional Dissertations DMin
Problem
The Henderson Highway Seventh-day Adventist Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was failing to attract unchurched young adults (ages 18-35). Many of the young adults who had grown up in the church were lapsing into irregular worship attendance. Attempts were made to help the congregation become more relevant to postmodern generations. However, these attempts failed to create a church environment that truly engaged young adults.
Method
Under the direction of its senior pastor, the Henderson Highway Church decided to plant a new congregation to reach unchurched young adults. The church was designed to be relevant to the postmodern context. Launched at …