As a lead pastor of a local church, it is important for me to honor people of all ages. We honor those who are aging. They have sacrificed much to build our church and to bless our community and world. We are grateful for all they have done. We also glean from their experience and wisdom.
However, the we must also tap into the passion of the young. When Christ chose his closest followers to be with him constantly, he chose young men. Many church historians believe that most of the twelve were teenagers, when they started following Christ. As a church we must appeal to the youth. Not only are they the future, but they are also the present. The world belong to the young. In the same way Baby Boomers changed the world forever, today's young people will change the world again.
Last night I had the great privilege of speaking to a group of university students. After, Michelle and I went out to coffee with a small group from our church. It is obvious that those with experience and wisdom mesh with those with zeal, energy and new ideas. It is also a great way to stay young.
Older people spend too much time groaning about "young people these days." It is time to connect with young people and to believe in them. Christ left his earthly kingdom to a small group of young people to lead. Perhaps we should follow his example. Let's be the ones who invest in the future, instead of glorifying and holding on to the past.
Peace,
Stan
However, the we must also tap into the passion of the young. When Christ chose his closest followers to be with him constantly, he chose young men. Many church historians believe that most of the twelve were teenagers, when they started following Christ. As a church we must appeal to the youth. Not only are they the future, but they are also the present. The world belong to the young. In the same way Baby Boomers changed the world forever, today's young people will change the world again.
Last night I had the great privilege of speaking to a group of university students. After, Michelle and I went out to coffee with a small group from our church. It is obvious that those with experience and wisdom mesh with those with zeal, energy and new ideas. It is also a great way to stay young.
Older people spend too much time groaning about "young people these days." It is time to connect with young people and to believe in them. Christ left his earthly kingdom to a small group of young people to lead. Perhaps we should follow his example. Let's be the ones who invest in the future, instead of glorifying and holding on to the past.
Peace,
Stan
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