The Passion Generation

My sister and I border similar but are different generations & I was so intrigued by this book. The Passion Generation-- something my sister & I have in common.

From the get-go, I have to be honest that this hit the millennials and church issue HEAD ON... with one sentence! And it's a completely relatable book that I keep finding myself leaning forward and saying, "yes", at different points.

There were parts, even at the beginning of the book, that I found my eyes wandering to the next paragraph out of wanting to get the story on with but also, on the other hand, there are other parts that bring the truth. So it's like a mixed bag.

It's a more drawn out story with good points in it. Sometimes you want to hurry the story along and at other moments, you are ready to lean forward again to resonate with what is written.

I love that he brings up the issues of the relationship between generations of those that millennials and those that are not. Right now, it's the age-old battle of generation versus generation at it's finest. Well, worst, but who is counting.

I love the visuals in the pictures at the end of the chapters-- very artistic and cool.

What is great about this book is that while it can drag on sometimes it totally has a point. And it hits the head spot on....

Millennials, I may be honest and say I am one of them-- another reason I was drawn to this book-- is that there is a lot of talks but not a whole lot of walk amongst a lot of Christian community. This is just being honest.

Honestly, this feels like a book about and made for those in the evangelical field that are looking to expand what they are doing to reach out to those of my age group-- and actually-- my sister's too.

Because of the way this book is written, it was not what I expected, but has some fun things in it. It seems to be a good book for a good friend of mine who is a pastor. I may send it to him.

However, for me, I give this book a 4 out of 5 because of the limitation of reading audience.

Other Likes:
* Acknowledgements are with photos
* The author gives you permission on the "Topical Contents" (Table of Contents) to "flip around as you please" which is a nice permission to do, well, what I sometimes already do
* They have video online that is synced with the book

Book Description

Millennials have disrupted almost every major industry. Whether you’re a parent trying to raise them, a pastor trying to reach them, or an employer trying to retain them, they’re disruptive. As the largest living generation, millennials are one of the most studied but misunderstood groups of our day. And the chasm between the generations is only getting wider.

Speaker and founder of the Initiative Network Grant Skeldon pulls back the confusing statistics about millennials to reveal the root issue: it’s not a millennial problem, it’s a discipleship problem. Millennials are known for their struggle to hold jobs, reluctance to live on their own, and alarming migration away from the church. And now our culture is feeling the results of a mentor-less, fatherless generation. But how do you start discipling young people when you struggle to connect with them?

Written by a millennial, The Passion Generation will guide you beyond the stats of what millennials are doing to the why they’re doing it and how we can all move toward healthy community. With wit, compassion, and startling insights, this book shares stories and studies drawn from Skeldon’s years of working to bridge generational gaps. In his signature conversational style, Skeldon offers researched strategies that will spark healthy connections, and practical methods that will help you disciple the millennials you love.

This book is your guide to understanding the millennials in your life who are seemingly reckless but far from hopeless, for the future of the church that depends on them.