Generational Engagement
by Brian Kaylor, Generational Engagement Team Leader
Each year, Beloit College in Wisconsin
publishes a “mindset list” to help explain
the new class of freshmen. The list puts the
world of the students in perspective, which
can particularly help older professors
understand what students may or may not
know from life experiences. Here are a few
of the observations about the students who
just wrapped up their first year of college:
“Among those who have never been alive
in their lifetime are Tupac Shakur, JonBenet
Ramsey, Carl Sagan, and Tiny Tim.”
“During their initial weeks of kindergarten,
they were upset by endlessly repeated
images of planes blasting into the World
Trade Center.”
“The Unabomber has always been behind bars.”
“When they see wire-rimmed glasses, they think Harry Potter, not John Lennon.”
“Courts have always been overturning bans on same-sex marriages.”
“Bosnia and Herzegovina have always been one nation.”
“Hello Dolly...cloning has always been a fact, not science fiction.”
“Female referees have always officiated NBA games.”
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Brian Kaylor preaching
during the Annual Gathering..
(photo credit: Forestal Lawton)
"We want to help congregations
understand, build relationships,
and share the gospel with
new generations and cultures."