The youngest adult generation (Survivors), by nearly a 3 to 1 margin
over Builders, express a preference for worship which is Contemporary and Informal.
This preference is shared by Boomers to a lesser degree. The data clearly indicates a
strong relationship between youth and preference for Contemporary/Informal worship. Among
those respondents who express a preference there is greatest agreement across generations
for a combination of both traditional and contemporary worship. Curiously, when asked
whether they prefer Traditional/Formal or Contemporary/Informal worship style, over 48% of
Builders indicate No Preference/Not Interested, nearly a 3 to 1 margin compared to
Survivors.
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SURVIVORS (born 1961-1981) |
BOOMERS (born 1943-1960)
SILENTS (born 1925-1942) | BUILDERS (born 1900-1924)
What is the generational profile of your community?
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What is the generational profile of your congregation?
Consider the impact of this finding on your church's
worship.
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On a continuum between Traditional and Contemporary, how would you describe
your current worship? Does it emphasize one over the other?
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What does the congregation prefer? Does the congregation differ from the
generational make-up of your community?
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Would your worship style make it easy or difficult for a generational group
in your community to worship with you? If so, what could you do to change that?
