“We believe these trends may indeed become reality. They admittedly do focus only on two generations, but these two groups are the largest two generations in America’s history. They cannot be ignored.”

Discerning future trends can be difficult if not risky. If we miss a trend, we risk missing opportunities because we had our resources directed elsewhere.

I am thus careful when I do trend projections. I am especially careful when I am projecting trends that will have a direct impact on the churches in America.

The trends that follow were not created in a vacuum. Most the information is based on studies we have done at Research. But much of this research provides us information and facts about today’s realities. It does not offer certitude for future trends.
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Following are Five Major Trends……

1. Our nation will see the emergence of the largest generational mission field in over a century – the Millennial generation.

2. The dominant attitude of this huge generation toward Christianity will be largely indifferent.

3. Senior adult ministries in churches will experience steep declines.

4. The large Boomer generation will become more receptive to the gospel.

5. Family will be a key value for both of the large generations.

Dr. Thom Rainer is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. For more details on each of these trends and a discussion of possible application to ministry, READ MORE HERE:
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100510/five-major-trends-for-churches-in-america/index.html