Coversational Generation

Based on Craig Groeschel's blog (in part)...

This generation we're living in now craves intimacy in relationships. They want to know and be known. Too many of us are turned off (or intimidated by) the young, tech savvy (I'm one of them), tattooed (not me), and pierced young adults.

There are churches that preach against them because of their "outward appearances". But this generation wants to talk. Conversation matters. Relationship matters. Intimacy matters.

Here's a suggestion in how we're to build relationships with that generation:

1. Before they listen to you, they want to know if you're listening to them. If you'll get to know them, they will listen to you.

2. If you're quick to judge, don't bother trying to connect.

3. It doesn't matter if you're cool or relevant. It matters if you bring the real you. Fake is the worst thing you can bring.

4. The fifth conversation might be the difference-maker. This generation builds trust slowly. If you don't plan on having a third, fourth, or fifth conversation, you might not want to spend a lot of time on the first.

5. They want to be loved. After getting to know some people, we genuinely care for them and believe in them. Try often telling them, "I'm proud of you... I'm pulling for you... I believe in you... I love you." They seem hungry for acceptance and affirmation and respond well to sincere Christian love."

Your thoughts??