2008 Election Guide Available from GBCS
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) has made available a 2008 election guide comparing the platforms of the Democratic and Republican parties with the UM "Social Principles" and Book of Resolutions.

Generational Anchor Points That Help Define or Shape a Generation

Young People's Address to Blend Multimedia, Movement, and Voices; Will Inspire Call to Action and Interaction
(April 9, 2008, GBOD) — When six young people take the stage April 24 at the 2008 United Methodist General Conference, it will be the first time in the history of the denomination that young people have been added to the agenda to address the top legislative body of the denomination.

Countries Lose Young People to Global Markets
Young people from developing countries are losing the means to be citizens in their own countries due to commercialized education, which stresses producing graduates for the global market, according to church and youth leaders gathered in Brazil.

Helicopter Parenting & the Millennial Generation
Nationwide, campuses are experiencing an increase in “helicopter parents,” who hover over their children and participate in decision-making in their daily lives.

Navigating the Mission Field of Twentysomethings
Young Adult Research Bulletins
Young Adult Research Bulletins are written to alert United Methodist church leaders to recent research on young adults in the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions About Young-Adult Ministry
In the U.S., we regard adults 18 to 30+ as young adults. However, in the Central Conferences of The United Methodist Church and other areas of the world, marital status rather than age may be the criterion used to distinguish youth from young adults. In some areas, the age range may extend as high as 40+! Adults are living longer, and the great news is that the life span is extending.

Jumpstarting a Ministry Program with Young Adults
Relationships and gatherings are critical in the lives of most young adults, so a small group is a likely format for a ministry launch.

Suggestions for Maintaining Young-Adult Groups

Change: A Common Factor in Adulthood
Change: A Common Factor in Adulthood Adults today are faced with enormous changes. Some of theose changes are outlined below. One of the roles of the church is to help adults come to terms with the changes in their lives.