When I was imagining what kind of ministry I wanted to build after seminary, I imagined something that could occupy a downtown storefront location and focus on spiritual growth, community events, and pastoral care/counseling as a way to guide one's personal spiritual journey. I imagined a retail component that could help sustain the project and space that could remain open to the community for tea/coffee, conversation, and meditation. It could be a spot for folks to come together for a small break during the day.
I did some research and brainstorming toward this project, but then I ended up moving to a small town. My ideas for a more urban area with high populations of young people probably won't work in my new rural town with different demographics.
Now I'm trying to figure out how to form something from where I am.
An app? Online content, retail, and books?
I know so many people that totally don't want to go to church but would love something to help them find spiritual grounding or a relationship with God.
I know so many people that are part of a church that they wish would be more interesting or fulfilling sometimes and while they love their community, they sorta want something more... maybe a way to elevate their spiritual lives with some private practices that can help deepen your relationships.
As young people become the not-young people and churches continue to fade in our society, how are our generations going to form our faith and spiritual lives going forward?
Working on it.
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