However, as the Boomer generation matured, realism eclipsed the idealism. Tentative uncertainty has largely replaced the great expectations as Boomers accept, often grudgingly, the establishment responsibility they repudiated in youth. The process of understanding the differences between missionary generations and identifying the changes that the Boomers and Busters have encouraged yields several recommendations for the missions community. The Great Commission will not be realized through short-term service. Encourage administration by principle rather than policy.
Unnecessary regulations engender mistrust among younger missionaries.
Cultivate active participation in the administrative process by ensuring that decisions are made and implemented at the lowest level possible. Ensure a healthy, creative environment for personal and professional development. The more contented the worker, the more stable the work. Honor and uphold individual family values. Seek flexibility within the diversity of lifestyle choices.