Helping Millennials Thrive is a truly unique resource that identifies key challenges facing the Millennial Generation and offers practical wisdom for helping them thrive. The first part features groundbreaking research from George Barna from Millennials in America, a national study showing that Millennials are facing four significant crises when it comes to relationships, mental health, meaning and purpose, and faith.
These heartbreaking findings demand compassion-and action. This new book from Arizona Christian University Press also brings together national experts and key ministry leaders, sharing insights and strategies for engaging with the next generation. With contributions from Ché Ahn (Harvest Rock Church, Pasadena, CA), Samuel Rodriguez (National Hispanic Leadership Conference), Raleigh Washington (Awakening the Voice of Truth), Ken Sande (Peacemaker Ministries and Relational Wisdom 360), Jason Jimenez (Stand Strong Ministries), Jeffery Phillips (Biblical Studies and Theology Professor, Arizona Christian University), Garry Ingraham (Love & Truth Network), John Jackson (President, William Jessup University), Isaac Crockett (Stand in the Gap Media), Lucas Miles (National Radio Host and Author), and Jo Anna Dias (Gracious Gift Ministries).
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Foreword by Len Munsil, President, Arizona Christian University
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From the Editor, Tracy F. Munsil, Ph.D.
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Part I: The Research
Millennials in America: Millennials in America:
New Insights into the Generation of Growing Influence
George Barna
Welcome from the Researcher, George Barna
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Introduction
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Quick Takes
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Section 1: Lifestyle
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Section 2: Ideology & Politics
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Section 3: The Faith Factor
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Section 4: Worldview Considerations
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Section 5: Millennial Connections
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Afterword: A Personal Response from George Barna
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Part II: OTHER VOICES
What Can Be Done? Insights and Practical Wisdom
From National Leaders and Experts
A Millennial View
Jo Anna Dias, A Christian Formational Approach to Supporting Millennials
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A Vision for a New Generation
Ché Ahn, A Shaken Generation: Returning the Hearts of Millennials to Jesus
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Samuel Rodriguez, Restoring Millennials with the Agenda of the Lamb
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Raleigh Washington, Asleep at the Wheel
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Confronting the Loss of Truth
Lucas Miles, An Unchanging Something
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Jason Jimenez, Bringing Hope to the Spiritual Disillusionment of Millennials
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Isaac Crockett, What to Do with a Generation that Rejects Absolute Truth
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Restoring Relationships
Ken Sande, Feed Millennials’ Hunger for Relationships
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Garry Ingraham, Building Trust and Restoring Hope
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Restoring Higher Education
John Jackson, Millennials in America – Weeping Now and Joy is Coming!
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Jeffrey Phillips, Helping Millennials Through Authentic, Purpose-Driven Community
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Appendix
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About the Research
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About the Research Sponsor, Research Team
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About the Cultural Research Center
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About Arizona Christian University
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Resources
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Dr. Tracy Munsil is the Executive Director of the Cultural Research Center and is also Associate Professor of Political Science at Arizona Christian University. Dr. Munsil chaired the collaborative process to develop the ACU CORE liberal arts curriculum and teaches political science and Humanities courses at ACU. She was appointed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments and serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Voices for the Voiceless, a next-generation prolife organization based in Phoenix. Dr. Munsil was a full-time lecturer in the Arizona State University School of Politics and Global Studies. Her doctorate was her third degree from ASU, after earning both a political science master’s and a bachelor’s degree in journalism. At ASU she met her husband, ACU President Len Munsil. Dr. Munsil home-educated their eight children for 14 years.