The congregation has hosted special dinners for students and provided transportation between church and campus. Today's young adults attend classes, hold down jobs, travel, date, and volunteer in the community. Some of them are married and starting families. It's no longer realistic for churches to plan big events for this age group and expect a lot of people to come, Johnson says. We have to gear church activities around the schedules of busy people.
Time is of the essence.
We're always trying to make that time count. Which is one reason the small-group ministries work so well at Westminster, he adds. Young adults don't see them as just another meeting, but as opportunities to serve and build relationships. Live what you preach. Churches that offer members the chance to make a tangible impact for good in their communities are most likely to attract young adults.