WHO IS GOD?
Because doubt and ques-
tions are important in this
life stage, we can affirm
the struggle of young
adults and continue to point them
back to God where He reveals Him-
self—in Scripture. Reinforcing trust
in God's attributes through our own
faith stories and experiences will
bring a valued sense of community
to the developmental process.
Faith Questions
WHERE IS GOD? HOW DO I
INTERACT WITH HIM?
As young adults grow and
change, they have the op-
portunity to build on their relationship
with God through prayer, study, service,
worship, and time spent in a faith com-
munity. Churches and Christian outreach
programs that provide community and
meaningful service opportunities can pro-
vide tools that help young adults figure
out meaningful ways to interact with the
world.
WHAT HAS GOD DONE FOR US?
Young adults recognize the saving work of Christ
on the cross. They know they are redeemed by
Christ but may only now realize the impact of grace, freely
given. Young adults need to be reminded of the unique gifts
God gives them and how He works in and through them.
HOW DOES GOD WORK
THROUGH THE CHURCH?
Young adults can explore
leadership opportunities in
teaching and serving their faith com-
munity. Recent research strongly in-
dicates a correlation between young
adult leadership within churches and
faith communities and their sense of
involvement and ownership, providing
growth opportunities within churches
and significant ministry opportunities
in the world.
WHO AM I? WHO IS MY
NEIGHBOR?
Young adults have a
broader sense of com-
munity than older generations. They
might not perceive the person living
in the apartment next to them as a
neighbor but instead could list mem-
bers of their online community in that
category.
HOW DOES GOD WORK THROUGH PEOPLE?
God's gifts shared among His people allow
young adults to discover their innate value as
children of God. Through time together and
shared experiences, people of all life stages can see God
working through them as He accomplishes His ministry in
the world. The church can provide the kind of real, hon-
est, genuine community that our culture often discounts in
favor of filtered or photoshopped snippets. In being part of
real community, all of us benefit from God working mightily
through His Church.
"They know they are
redeemed by Christ but may
only now realize the impact
of grace, freely given."
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