
Survey Results:
Generation Z – born 1995-2012. Age 10-27
Millennials – born 1980-1994 Age 28-43
Generation X – born 1965-1979 Age 44-58
The Baby Boomer Generation – born 1946-1964 Age 59-77
The Silent Generation – born 1925-1945. Age 77-97
The Greatest Generation – born 1901-1924. Age 97-122
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Generation Z – born 1995-2012. Age 10-27
Millennials – born 1980-1994 Age 28-43
Generation X – born 1965-1979 Age 44-58
The Baby Boomer Generation – born 1946-1964 Age 59-77
The Silent Generation – born 1925-1945. Age 77-97
The Greatest Generation – born 1901-1924. Age 97-122
In youth, we are filled with passion and idealism but lack life experience and perspective.
As we age, we gain life experience and perspective but we can become jaded and cynical.
Both Young and Old can devalue the amazing benefits they could draw through great connections and dialogue with the other!!
OK, Boomer…
“OK boomer” or “okay boomer” is a catchphrase and internet meme that has been used by people of Millennials and Generation Z to dismiss or mock attitudes typically associated with baby boomers
Baby boomers
“Make Love Not war” Peace Sign (Graphic)
“turn on, tune in, drop out” Timothy Leary
Commune (Graphic)
Video - Woodstock.
WHAT CHANGED??
There are no easy answers to life’s questions.
Book the end of poverty - Jeffrey D. Sachs
There is no us and them… There’s only us
We must Love each generation for the benefits, they bring!!
We must become allies and seek to learn and listen!!
In my 60’s I have made, and continue to make the most radical changes in my spiritual, political, and social understandings. More than any other time in my life.
I’m proof, You can teach an old dog new tricks.
James 1:19-20 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because our anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
And not just here… but actually listen.
AND… It is alarming how quickly we become angry!!
(There is no us and them… There’s only us)
Matthew 12:25 Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.
Eight Commitments - GodWhy (Hall Pic)
We must…
learn to see from others’ perspectives.
(We learn from history, or we are doomed to repeat it.)
Love, a new idea for at least 10 minutes.
The Pharisee’s arrogance and deception that they had perfect understanding of God’s word and will, was their downfall.
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
I must always ask for others to show me my blond spots.
I have to be humble enough to be taught by both Young and Old, conservative and liberal. I have to learn from people of a different race, different cultures, different backgrounds, and different Faiths.
and… From this amazing millennial that I get to do life with on a daily basis.
He supports me, challenges me, processes life questions with me, and makes me a better man, teacher, and follower of Christ. I present to you the wisdom of an amazing millennial… Pastor Adam.
Adam