Comments on: Exploring the Online Characteristics of Generation F/Y, and Their Implications for Ministry

By: Rhett Smith

Rhett Smith — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:12:22 +0000

Curt,

It’s a good two cents. Of all the characteristics on there, #12 is what I would have left off myself. I try to think of “hackers” used more broadly culturally as well then just the internet. And there is this idea of hacking, or mashing that I think Gen F really loves and thrives on.

Rhett
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By: Curtis Williams

Curtis Williams — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:09:53 +0000

I don’t quite agree with #12. I must say. As a member of generation Y, or as you say here “F”. I feel that the constant “pot stirring” that goes on on the internet or between Gen Y-ers in general, is rather pointless, and proves nothing. It’s obscene input for the sake of having input. It accomplishes nothing, and makes the person doing so seem immature and I see in no way that that is the accepted thought between us members of generation Y.

Just my two cents.

Curt

By: rhettsmith

rhettsmith — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:54:43 +0000

Jonathan,

Thanks for sharing. You are not alone in that people think their spiritual authority is being challenged because leadership has become more flat. I think this is probably a problem in many churches. Many "older" pastors see young people as challenging their authority, yet they have often failed to realize how fast things have been changing around them.

I like your insight about 2, 7, 8.

Thanks for sharing…let me know how things continue to go.

rhett

By: jonathan louie

jonathan louie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:51:46 +0000

I hit submit too early.

I also wanted to say that I think what the Web now does is accelerate true principles. For example #2, 7, and 8 exemplify the sowing and reaping principle.

By: jonathan louie

jonathan louie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:44:04 +0000

The power of a flat organization has also made me cause problems. Though I meant not to be a problem stirrer, my contrarian and debate loving nature caused me to look as if I was speaking against my spiritual authorities. It was not the case, but I sympathize with the issue.

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By: Benson Hines

Benson Hines — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:14:07 +0000

Looking forward to it, Rhett! As a college minister, these are ALL the people we deal with right now, so that's pretty key for us. Thanks for looking at these issues!