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So what pearls of wisdom do you have to offer the young people of today? Are you willing to step out of your comfort zone to make your church a welcoming place for young people who are seeking God? Will you encourage your elders to attend contemporary worship services (even though they may prefer the traditional service) because God still expects them to be great leaders and role models for these emerging adults? Will you give new forms of worship, like christian drama, comedy, and contemporary spiritual hip hop and rap music a chance to succeed in your worship environment?<\/p>\n
This is a generation that can easily turn from God if we do not find a way to share both the biblical, and our personal pearls of wisdom with them, in a way that will capture their interest and attention. Our wise elders grew up in a time when things did not change at the pace they change today. We need to encourage more willingness to change our approach to ministry if we are to win this generation and make disciples for the transformation of the world.<\/p>\n
In Luke 10:2 Jesus tells us, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into His fields.” This is my prayer.<\/h3>\n
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