CHALLENGES FACING THE NEXT GENERATION.
AND WHY CULTIVATE IS NEEDED.
Picture yourself alone in a rowboat in the middle of an ocean. As far as the eye can see in every direction, there is nothing but sea and sky. How would you survive?
Even if you were trained for being in a rowboat in the middle of the ocean
and thought you knew everything needed to survive it, reality would test your endurance and perseverance.
Life today can be like surviving alone in the middle of an ocean.
We live in a fast paced time in history…. a time of constant change, instability, and uncertainty. The storms that threaten to sink us come with increasing frequency.
Those of us who are older have navigated storms, relentless heat, and impossible challenges, but few like the ones we face today. However, the generations after us are facing these conditions with less experience and skills to navigate life successfully. Despite the fact that they are amazing and have the ingenuity and creativity to conquer like no generation before them, so many are plagued with chronic anxiety, depression, and feeling overwhelmed.
Currently, almost half the world’s population is under the age of 25 years old (the largest population in the history of the earth). Because of authority abuse and failure, many are trying to figure life out without anyone older speaking into them. They are left to figure things out for themselves. A recent survey regarding today’s young adults communicated that 34% have no religious affiliation. Another 16% do not attend church.
After World War I, Germany suffered from a huge crisis of leadership which made their cultural and economic struggles even worse. As Adolf Hitler took power, a pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer understood God’s Word and the times in which he lived. Bonhoeffer stood up for Jesus and provided a rich spiritual environment that spoke to the needs of the next generation as they faced the rise of that evil regime. He helped them navigate their difficult days within the context of Biblical truth and community.
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The current post-Christian context in which find ourselves living today is being called "Digital Babylon." Screen driven content supplies nearly 20x that of any spiritual input in for a typical 15 to 23 year old. (Kinnaman, David and Mark Matlock, Faith For Exiles, pg. 26)
Cultivate is coming alongside the next generation during these challenging times to help provide wholistic discipleship by meeting practical as well as spiritual needs. We foster spiritual growth, biblical community, creativity and purpose through various environments. Cultivate believes in the next generation of disciples and wants to empower them to “do good works which God created in advance for them to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)
WHAT WE DO TO HELP
COMPASS
-an interactive journey
WHAT IT IS - Compass is a process of personal development. Participants explore their aptitudes and interests, define "truth", identify obstacles to growth, and look at potential career paths. They are also given tools that help them find direction and begin moving forward.
HOW IT IS DONE - Compass is done in three settings. Retreat/Individual/Small Group
WHO IT IS FOR - We offer Compass in multiple environments for young adults and high school seniors.
COMPASS
Cultivate engages the
community through -
SERVICE PROJECTS
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Cultivate engages the
culture through -
CREATIVE PROJECTS
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Cultivate engages the
world through -
MISSION PROJECTS
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all of these projects are designed as opportunities for participants to discover and/or utilize their gifts and abilities to serve others in a practical way.
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CULTIVATE
projects
CULTIVATE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING
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Cultivate is committed to helping young adults learn practical life skills that will allow them to thrive as adults!
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These currently include:
CULTIVATE KITCHEN
an opportunity for young adults who want to learn how to cook AND for those who want to use their culinary gifts to serve and teach others!
CAR SMARTS
a hands on environment for learning how to maintain a vehicle.
LIFE SKILLS
training
ROOTS
-seeking truth in community
Cultivate provides a weekly environment for young adults to gather and grow. Doors open Saturday morning at 9am
-533 Minix Road Sharpsburg, GA 30277-
for breakfast, community, and time to dive deep into God's word. Truth is an anchor as we navigate the unexpected and ROOTS is where Cultivate pours truth into the next generation.
CLICK FOR UPCOMING DATES
ROOTS
These are some of the steps that young adults can take to begin their journey with Cultivate. Schedule a Compass Consultation, attend a Compass Retreat, connect with a Compass Small Group, join us for Roots, participate in life skills training, or be a part of a Cultivate Project team!
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Connect with us on social media (@cultivatenext) and share posts with young adults who are looking for someone to help them find their way. Also, CLICK HERE to see what upcoming events are on the Cultivate calendar and share events with others in your sphere of influence!