Generation X

 

 

Cutting Edge Experts Great Articles on Revitalization Generation X Postmodern Worship and Culture Catch the Multimedia Wave Metasites and Resources

What (or WHO) is Generation X?

bullet "Much Ado About Twenty-Somethings" from a Washington Post writer
bulletGeneration X: Who, what, why and where to?: an honors thesis from Graeme Codrington of South Africa. Extensive site: must search to find this thesis. worth the look. (2/05--seems to be in transition--keep your fingers crossed)
bullet "The Boomers, The Gen Xers, and Beyond": from the Baby Boomer Headquarters
bullet "How to Turn Generation Me into Active Members of Your Organization" Short article on how to turn "what's in it for me" into a motivational tool from Energize: For Leaders of Volunteers
bullet Twenty-Five Sentences That Define a Generation" (looking 2/05)

Gen X and Spirituality

bullet "Reaching the Generations for Jesus" Comprehensive Site with lots of links and listservs
bullet "4 Spiritual Laws of Gen X":  from Sojourners Magazine Online (free registration first time you connect)
bullet "Gen X and the Future of the Church:"  from SoJoNet (Sojourners Online
bullet "This is Not Your Boomers Generation": An article from Leadership Journal (Christianity Today) on reaching out to Xers.

Gen X and Worship

bulletPost-Contemporary Worship: Ambiguity and antiquity? Candles and icons? A glimpse at what might be next.  From Leadership Magazine
bullet Gen X Worship: Thoughtful list of what seems to be characteristics of "authentic Gen X Worship"

Gen X Churches

bullet FRONTLINE: Ministry of McClean Bible Church
bullet Soulhorizon: cutting edge site and worship of a GenX church in NW Baltimore
bullet Sanctuary: cool site; cool church in Menlo Park

Evangelism with Gen X

bullet eMinistry: connecting with the online (Net) generation

Gen X Culture

bullet Urban Legends Reference Pages: Go here to collect and cherish urban legends
bullet "Twenty Somethings: Managing the New Breed of Employee" same principles apply to ministry
bullet 'Marketing to Generation X"
bullet"Anatomy of the `Generation X' Consumer" from Denver Business Journal
bulletGEnX TV: The Brady Bunch to Melrose Place This site's definition of GenX

Gen X 'zines

bullet"Suck" I'm a boomer. Don't ask me. If you can explain this to me, click here
bulletAlt-X: I don't understand this one either
bullet MonkeyPlanet.com: GenX Fiction, Opinions, Movies, Arts and more
bullet Serious: Australian E-zine with articles and info for the GenXer (last updated in 2001)

Gen X Leaders

bulletChrist Clarion Fellowship: A small organization of under-35 clergy from mainline denominations, funded by the Louisville Institute. They seek to help heal the body of Christ, renew the spirit of discouraged young pastors, and help youth hear the call to ordination.
bullet GTNG: gathering the next gathering: GenX Episcopalians carving their way to the new generation

Links to Gen X Sites

bullet Stephen's Generation X Site:

Gen X Resources

Last Updated: May 19, 2005

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