One of the changes going on in Baby Boomer connections with churches is that long-term loyal adults are dropping out when they become empty nesters , and those who never came back to the church are coming back as empty nesters . However, those who are coming back often find that churches are not looking for them. They are looking for young adults, single adults, and senior adults. At times, the desire for individual expressions of spirituality leads Baby Boomers to more deep involvement in parachurch movements than in local churches. It is all related to who is prepared for them to connect as individuals, to address their specialized needs, and also to allow them the freedom to create community in a way that is comfortable for them.
Many churches look to empty nesters to provide strong financial support and leadership resources.
Seldom are they also seen as an object for ministry. Perhaps more than at any other time in their adult life, they are asked to do things for church when they are worried about their young adult children, spending time with aging parents, and disappointed that they may never reach their life goals. The Baby Boomers have provided the church with the significant challenge of ministry to the nontraditional and religiously mixed households. These households, although made up of spiritual seekers, are less likely to express that spirituality through organized religion. Implications for Church Champions 1.