North Park鈥檚 Associate Professor of Christian Ministries Studies, Dr. Beth Seversen, sits down with to discuss her book听, which is based on her research engaging and retaining millennials and Generation Z in the local church.
Dr. Seversen says she hopes her book will bring North Park students and ministry leaders fresh insights and ideas for authentically caring for and reaching their friends who are 鈥渄one鈥� with church, those who have “been there done that鈥� and didn鈥檛 connect with church and faith in Christ, along with friends who are 鈥渘ones鈥� or don鈥檛 affiliate with any church or religion.
“Lots of young adults look at the church and feel disillusionment, hurt or indifference,” said Dr. Seversen. Based on extensive research Dr. Seversen found many young adults are tossing aside labels like听none and done听and are instead embracing a transformative faith. By welcoming them into community, providing meaningful opportunities to make a difference, and investing in their development, young adults are 鈥渢rying on鈥� Christian identity and finding that it fits.听