Perspectives!

What it is

Perspectives! is a group specifically for young adults, meeting to discuss various faith and life topics related to research on the views of the "millennial" generation (ages 19-30).


When and where

Perspectives! is currently hosted by Pastor Mark and Reba in their home.  Generally, we meet on a Saturday evening--once or twice a month--but an occasional Friday may also be considered.  If there is a time that works better for everyone, we'll change it.
 

How it started

Well, here is the background, told in Pastor Mark's own words on the Facebook event invitation for the very first gathering...

"Hey guys! Last month I had a chance to hear David Kinnaman share some of his research on the views of young adults in the 19-30 age group. It was fascinating! David is president of the Barna Research Group, and author of 'You Lost Me' (Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church and Rethinking Faith).

"I would love to get some young adults together for a series of conversations about some of this research--to share it with you and to talk about what you think. Do you agree or disagree and why? Are there things your generation is saying that the rest of us haven't been hearing? Are there specific things your generation is really struggling with that you want/need help with?

"I have two main goals for this idea. ...
One is simply to give young adults an opportunity to get together on purpose to talk about some of these things. The other is to give me an opportunity--as a pastor, as a parent of young adults, and as an older adult friend to many of you--to better understand the perspectives and needs of your generation of young adults.

"So, would you be interested in being part of something like this? We would likely meet at least once a month over the next few months--maybe as often as twice a month if the group wants to. And there would almost certainly be food."


The rest, as they say, is history.

 

How to get involved

Contact Pastor Mark.  He would love to discuss your interest and add you to the contact list.