Involve young adults this month
by Lee M. Yoder, Harrisonburg, Va.
"A Seat at the Table" (Nov. 18) by Justin James King deserves immediate attention by all congregations. He rightly calls for youth and young adults to have an active role and "seat at the table" in our congregations and life of the denomination. Why not? I find it unthinkable that a 22-year-old seminary student needs to bring this issue to our attention.
Young people being involved in church councils, committees, worship services and various governance posts should be a given. King says he is "merely calling us to begin a conversation to find a way to give young adults a reason to remain active in the church." Rather than a time-consuming "conversation," let's have the pastors and church councils take action at their next meeting to correct this serious oversight. The vibrancy of youth and young adult perspectives and gifts will enrich your congregation. As the apostle Paul wrote a long time ago, "Let no one despise your youth."
Associated Issue: Young adults committed to the church - Nov. 18, 2008
Associated Article: A seat at the table
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