Generation Y are the STABO Generation. STABO = Subject To A Better Offer. What does this mean? It means that Gen Y are only willing to commit to something providing they can’t find anything better to do. This means Gen Y suck at RSVPing to parties; they’re slow at registering for events (unless it’s an event that will sell out early); and employers find it difficult to hold onto young workers.
How do you minister to STABO Christians? The way it’s normally done is their discipleship is called into question, and they are told to grow up and get on board with the program. This is dumb. I think a better way to minister to STABO’s is to show them the best offer!! And then, in time, they will understand more of what it means to grow up and be counter-cultural in this area. Rather than twisting someone’s arm to convince them to go to a prayer night, show them why prayer matters and how there is no better place to be on that night than to be praying with Jesus’ people.
If you’re not a Christian and you’re reading this… no matter what the world offers you… there is no better offer than what Jesus offers in his death and resurrection.
