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.
Age: 35 |
Education: Graduate School
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.
Age: 27 |
Education: Graduate School
Local church should put different programs solely for YP's. For AY program may iba din sila pag-uusapan na mga topic concerning sa life nila as YP, mas ok din if nasa nature sila nagkakaroon ng small fellowship/gathering para maka refresh sila sa technology at business ng life.
Age: 35 |
Education: College
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.
Age: 29 |
Education: College
I hope the church create new ways or programs on how to spend the AY. Bible games and routinary activities is getting behindi the times already. The quarter aged people needs more.
Age: 27 |
Education: College
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.
Age: 23 |
Education: College
They should be updated with current events, and should be able to cater those people in that spectrum.
Age: 23 |
Education: College
Be relevant, mao ny tubag!! Develop "programs or services" nga more personal.. And whatever ways or methods na,, it should always start by going deeply (fast paced or slow paced, depende sa personality sa tao) in understanding "the faith of Jesus".. It should always be, pointing people towards Jesus and the cross.. Balik ta kung unsa ang nahitabo nga reformation sa General Conference session sa 1888..
Unsaon man ni nga revival and reformation ang message ky: "Pag dasig namu sa pag alagad igsoon. Pag basa na mog bibliya, pag simba na mo, apil namu sa pag evangelize, tuon mo og wali or apil mo og music ministry, pag LE mo, and so on and so forth.. These are all good, but og dili ta kasabot kung kinsa si Jesus, wala ny meaning tanan!! Kung dili ta kasabot sa 10 commandments in the context of love, wala ny meaning na tanan.. The question is how? That is the question we should find answer to!! Ky dili ra na ma tubag just by saying nga "pag basa og bibliya igsoon"! Sure enough naay uban nga effective na sa ilaha, peru daghan ang mas gapangutana unsaon.. And i think, the most effective way para maka ila sila ky Jesus, is to let them feel it by having a personal relationship with them.. Action speaks louder than words!!
Jesus was with His disciples for 3 years, yet none of them were truly converted up to the point sa crucifixion ni Jesus.. But Jesus planted the seeds, and then tabang sa Holy Spirit na converted sila later on..
Mao ng ang programa og direction unta sa church is divide and conquer. Unity and diversity, rather than unity and uniformity!!
Nindot ni nga effort! keep it up! God bless!
Age: 36 |
Education: College, Elementary, Secondary
Be innovative in the creating programs that will cater the needs of our young professionals.
Age: 43 |
Education: College
In my opinion, the research instrument you used is not effective in addressing the main issue here. The problem is not with young professionals; rather, it lies in their personal relationship with God and how they engage in fellowship with other believers. There is nothing wrong with the AY program itself; we are a diverse church. Do you need proof that the program is not working based on your perspective? How would you suggest we run the program? Instead of conducting a vague survey, it would be more constructive to present a proposal, especially since you are leading from the backend. All of the church programs remain relevant. We gather to worship, not to network or compare professions during each service.
Age: 25 |
Education: Graduate School