We call them by different monikers --- Generation Y --- Millenials --- Next Generation --- and the NEW one: "NET GENERATION," so called because they are the first generation to be born completely within the internet and 'computerized' era (born 1978 or after). It personally came to bear the day I was talking to my youngest, born in 1990, about a typewriter -- to which she instinctively replied: "What's a typewriter, Dad?"
EXCUUUUSE MEEEE!!!!????
Three of our very own staff pastors are from this Net Generation, which brings a much-needed outlook into our process every week.
This NET GENERATION are so young that:
They have no meaningful recollection of Ronald Reagan nor do they know he was shot.
They do not remember the Cold War and have no fear of a nuclear war today.
They have only known one Germany.
They don't remember the space shuttle blowing up or Tiananmen Square.
Their lifetime has always included AIDS.
The compact disc (CD) was introduced when they were 2 years old (in 1979).
The TONIGHT SHOW has always been with Jay Leno.
The Vietnam War is as ancient history as World Wars I or II.
They have no idea that Americans were held hostage for 444 days in Iran.
Most have never used or even seen a rotary phone.
This group is not just a flash-in-the-pan. They are a larger group than the Baby Boomers -- presently 30% of our current population - more than 80 million strong. They are not just a few kids coming along with a few new trends. They are bringing a force into American culture that will have to be reckoned with.
More coming ...
And be blessed.
EXCUUUUSE MEEEE!!!!????
Three of our very own staff pastors are from this Net Generation, which brings a much-needed outlook into our process every week.
This NET GENERATION are so young that:
They have no meaningful recollection of Ronald Reagan nor do they know he was shot.
They do not remember the Cold War and have no fear of a nuclear war today.
They have only known one Germany.
They don't remember the space shuttle blowing up or Tiananmen Square.
Their lifetime has always included AIDS.
The compact disc (CD) was introduced when they were 2 years old (in 1979).
The TONIGHT SHOW has always been with Jay Leno.
The Vietnam War is as ancient history as World Wars I or II.
They have no idea that Americans were held hostage for 444 days in Iran.
Most have never used or even seen a rotary phone.
This group is not just a flash-in-the-pan. They are a larger group than the Baby Boomers -- presently 30% of our current population - more than 80 million strong. They are not just a few kids coming along with a few new trends. They are bringing a force into American culture that will have to be reckoned with.
More coming ...
And be blessed.
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