Myth of the Millennial: Connecting Generations in the Church

It's no secret that Millennials are the least-churched generation in our nation's history-and that they continue to leave the church in droves. And, sure, people in generations before did the same, but the problem today is that Millennials aren't coming back.

In Myth of the Millennial, authors Rev. Ted and Chelsey Doering, Millennials themselves, invite you to connect with the Millennial generation-their generation, their peers. It's simpler than you might think. And don't worry, they won't prescribe expensive building renovations or a new wardrobe for your pastor.

They do, however, explore common Millennial stereotypes in the hopes of helping other generations better understand this lost generation. They also offer ideas on how to build strong intergenerational relationships to better equip Boomers and Gen Xers to engage a generation that is generally apathetic and disinterested in the church. Because, ultimately, all this talk about Millennials and generations is not about upping church attendance for the sake of numbers-it's about one generation leading another to Christ.

Rev. Ted and Chelsey Doering are church planters who live just north of the Millennial mecca that is Austin, Texas. They enjoy cooking (Chelsey), barbecuing (Ted), working on house projects, and laughing at the antics of their dog, Gus.