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A Look at Generation Y

A Look at Generation Y. Bridging the Generations. Using this PowerPoint. Identify a young adult you know, someone under 35 years of age. Keeping that person in mind, read the following slides.

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A Look at Generation Y

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  1. A Look at Generation Y Bridging the Generations

  2. Using this PowerPoint • Identify a young adult you know, someone under 35 years of age. • Keeping that person in mind, read the following slides. • Recall your life as a young adult. How does the information reflect your experiences as a young adult?

  3. Who Is Generation Y? • They are also called Millennials. • They were born between 1984 and 2002. • They are defined by technology. • They have easy access to information and watch events in real time via the internet.

  4. Who Is Generation Y? • They are easily overwhelmed by information and events. • They may be continually connected to some form of technology. • They have access to information but may lack the skills to assimilate it. • They often have great technological skills with poor relationships skills.

  5. Who Is Generation Y? • They are over-protected, growing up with many safety policies. • They may be over-confident—they’ve been told they can do anything. • Some have not experienced failure and may lack coping skills for negative experiences.

  6. Generation Y Differences Dr. Tim Elmore identified these differences at M11 in February 2011.

  7. Time to Think • There are difference between early Generation Yers and those born in the 1990s. • What are some causes of these differences? • What ministry opportunities exist as Gen Y experiences life transitions?

  8. Traits of Young Adults • They experience frequent job changes, searching for fulfillment and good pay. • They have high hopes and big dreams as well as anxiety and uncertainty. • They have conflicting emotions due to fears and freedoms, excitement and uncertainty, and possibilities and confusion.

  9. Different Young Adult Experiences • If you are over the age of 50, you may find the traits of young adults to be different from what you experienced. • This reflects many cultural changes, technological advancements, and delaying marriage. • In 2010, the median age for the first marriage for men was 28.2 and 26.1 for women. • About 2/3 attend college after high school.

  10. Time to Think • As you read and compared experiences, what changes did you identify? • What new information did you gain about today’s young adults? • How can this information help you minister more effectively?

  11. Generational Differences • Life experiences influence how we view life. • Experiences change with each generation. • On the next two slides, find your generation. • Consider the differences.

  12. Five GenerationsTim Elmore

  13. Five GenerationsTim Elmore

  14. Time to Think • How did these slides help you better understand generational differences? • Identify the percentage of your congregation in each generation. • What are the implications for your ministry setting? • How well do the individuals in each generation relate to other generations?

  15. Bridging the Generations • Each generation tends to • Break from the previous generation • Correct two generations older than they • Replace three generations older than they

  16. Bridging the Generations • Builders • Contributions: • Sage-like wisdom • Big picture perspective • Make good mentors • Do this by • Valuing their contributions • Requesting presence and input • Giving a place of honor

  17. Bridging the Generations • Boomers • Contributions: • Stories • Comparable youth experiences • Make good life coaches • Do this by • Asking about past experiences and lessons learned • Calling them to give back

  18. Bridging the Generations • Generation X • Contributions: • Realism • Authenticity • Balance • Do this by • Building relationships • Forming authentic community • Influencing through relationships, not power

  19. Bridging the Generations • Generation Y • Contributions: • Tech savvy • Creative • Optimistic • Do this by • Affirming dreams and goals • Setting short term commitments • Removing self-imposed pressure

  20. Time to Think • How did the slides help you value and understand each generation? • How can you use this information in your ministry setting? • How can the information help to form bridges among the generations? • Which generations do you think will be the most difficult to bridge?

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