November Newsletter: Young Parents, Family Formation, and the Church
Check out our monthly newsletter for an in-depth discussion about young parents, young families, and church life!
Many Millennials and even some Gen Zers are starting families of their own in recent years. As they transition into the family formation side of adulthood, these young people are doing things differently (again!). Awash in online parenting advice forums, #Momfluencers, and more, young parents are looking for tips and tricks from others for all things child rearing and social support. But it’s not only about the little ones—many of these young parents are pioneering new trends that prioritize both their own and their children’s mental health, recognizing that they need to put on their own oxygen mask before trying to help others.
What are some of the trends in this population of young parents and families? What are their needs, concerns, frustrations, and dreams? How can the church come alongside these young families in support and in collaborative ministry work?
These questions and more form the basis of this month’s newsletter. We’ll dive into important social trends among young parents and look for ways that the church can get involved. Whether you already have young families in your church or not, our analysis will provide insight into what’s going on in their worlds to better equip you and your colleagues for ministry.
Our Young Adult Ministry Trend Report is a reader-supported publication, and so we kindly ask you to consider becoming a paid subscriber (now only $5/month). Our November newsletter is attached below as a pdf document and is available to all paid subscribers. A paid subscription will give you access to our entire archive of newsletters and weekly posts. We aim to bring a deep engagement with trends among young people and what these trends might mean for church leaders. Our September newsletter (Young People and Education) is available to free subscribers as a preview of the kind of content you can get with a paid subscription.