Future of KidMin

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