Intergenerational Connection

1. More Flexible and Convenient Activities: Young professionals often juggle work, family, and personal lives, so having more flexible scheduling for church activities and events would make it easier for them to participate. Maybe offering virtual Bible studies, evening events, or weekend retreats could help accommodate their busy schedules. 2. Relevant Topics and Programs: The church could address issues that directly impact young professionals, such as work-life balance, financial planning, career guidance, and personal relationships. By offering seminars or workshops tailored to these life stages, young professionals would feel more connected to the church's mission. 3. Mentorship and Networking Opportunities: Young professionals often look for career mentorship and networking. The church could offer mentorship programs that pair young professionals with experienced members who can offer career advice, spiritual support, and practical guidance. 4. Increased Role in Leadership: Giving them the chance to take on more significant roles can also make them feel more invested in the church community. 5. Inclusive and Relevant Worship Styles: While traditional hymns have their place, incorporating more contemporary worship styles could attract young professionals who may be more comfortable with modern music, multimedia, and other creative elements in worship. 6. Social and Networking Events: A relaxed, social atmosphere—such as after-church hangouts or community service events—can help young professionals build connections outside of formal church activities. These spaces could also foster conversations and deeper friendships that make the church feel more like a community. 7. Support for Mental Health and Wellness: Mental health and emotional wellness are vital for many young professionals. The church could offer support groups or counseling services for issues like work stress, burnout, and navigating life transitions.

Honestly, i cannot provide great ideas that could boost our purpose. But few things the mission must consider: 1. Engage in Meaningful Discussions on Relevant Topics of the society, addressing contemporary challenges young professionals face (mental health, work-life balance, financial planning, relationships, and career development) from a biblical perspective, create forums or programs where young people can openly share struggles and find practical solutions rooted in faith. 2. Provide Opportunities for Community Impact, shift the focus from internal church activities to external outreach, like community service, mentorship programs, and professional skill-sharing, motivate young professionals to use their talents in ways that directly impact their communities 3. Support Career and Professional Growth, offer networking opportunities, career coaching, and mentorship programs that connect experienced members with young professionals, organize workshops on leadership, entrepreneurship, and workplace evangelism.

They need to change the age bracket,to recognize the youth And the young adults. And the program too, dapat Ang mga topic for young professional is somewhat how to conduct a bible study or how to convince people na dili Adventist .

AY should have more outreach programs and valuable enriching programs for YP. Outreach gives us sense of community value, while enriching programs strengthen our faith despite being in the “outside world”. They could also empower us by giving us some youths to handle. I’ve seen active youth abroad and to my curiosity I asked what they are. They said they’re young nurses, medtech, Doctors and other med professionals trained as AOY. They handle other youth and found fulfillment in guiding the younger generations. It gives them the sense of responsibility to keep themselves closer to God because they are leading other youths. It’s like each of them handle 5-7 youth each pair. I dunno much but it was good. Also, I hope they go away with the “concert” in the afternoon where singers showcase their talent in a worldly way. I have felt God in a Baptist congregation than in that church. They are for show off—feeling celebrities. They don’t go around shaking hands of people. Totally different from what I attended in a Baptist community. There is a sense of belongingness RIGHT AWAY. In our Church, so bland.

1. Some ministers needs to improve their abilities in dealing with the young adults and other sets of generations. 2. Lecture style must be changed into something interactive, hearing more from the audience to hear their struggles in the church rather than just feeding them with do's and don'ts, and ideas to do in the ministry that are sometimes giving the young adults difficulties to execute, etc.

For Improvement, I strongly suggest to have a program or topic that encourage youth and young adults to be friend, approachable for every person entering our church. That is one of the things people feel they are belong.

To make the Adventist Church and AY program more relevant to young professionals, the church could offer workshops on career development, leadership, and financial management alongside spiritual guidance. Addressing modern challenges like work-life balance, ethical workplace dilemmas, and mental health would also resonate. Integrating community service, mission opportunities, and creative, technology-driven approaches to AY activities can inspire active engagement. Most importantly, fostering an inclusive environment where young professionals feel heard, supported, and equipped to grow spiritually and professionally would make a lasting impact.

I believe a crucial improvement would be to focus on actively consulting members and creating safe spaces for them to share their thoughts, knowledge, and feelings comfortably. This could involve regular feedback sessions, surveys, or even smaller, more informal gatherings where young professionals feel heard and valued. Many other organizations and even other mission-focused groups do this effectively. Additionally, in larger city churches, it would be beneficial to intentionally welcome and integrate regular visitors, creating opportunities for them to connect and comfortably participate in church activities. This would build a stronger sense of community and belonging.

There must be collaboration between the young and the older young (elderly). Listening to the older young are priceless as they have already established themselves, however, being careful with information as rhe ultimate basis is always the bible.

As a 23-year-old volunteer Adventist young professional, I think the church and AY program could be more relevant by offering practical workshops on managing work, dealing with stress, and balancing faith with our careers. It would be great to have opportunities to connect with others in similar situations and get mentorship. I’d love to see more focus on how our careers can actually be a part of our ministry, helping us feel more empowered to serve while we work.