Today Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss the cultural trends and data from the most current research and consider how this information impacts the future of preschool and children's ministries. Being aware of the changes in our culture and characteristics of the different generations can help us as we plan for our ministries and serve our families.
Links:
Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Tim Keller Episode: https://careynieuwhof.com/episode583/
3 Circles Evangelism: https://www.namb.net/evangelism/3circles/
Church Statistics: https://careynieuwhof.com/church-attendance-statistics/
Millennials Largest Living Adult Generation: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/04/28/millennials-overtake-baby-boomers-as-americas-largest-generation/
ATS Seminary Enrollment Info: https://www.ats.edu/files/galleries/ats-enrollment-trend-snapshot-fall-2023.pdf
Diversity of Gen Alpha & Cell Phone Usage: https://www.insiderintelligence.com/content/gen-alpha-diverse-us-population
COVID Pandemic and Child Abuse and Neglect: https://cicm.wustl.edu/items/covid-19-and-child-abuse-and-neglect-brief/#:~:text=Environmental%20Factors&text=Domestic%20violence%20reports%20increased%20during,et%20al.%2C%202008).
Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry https://reachhurtingkids.com/
COVID Pandemic and Depression in Kids:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/10/health/covid-child-teen-depression-anxiety-wellness/index.html
Flip the Script: https://www.lifeway.com/en/special-emphasis/flip-the-script-ebook-download
Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith - Jana Magruder https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/nothing-less-P005799608
Janine McNally When You See Fireflies: https://www.grace4kidz.org/fireflies
