I noticed during a recent visit with my son (born 1986). He did almost NO homework at home (for the Ph.D. program upon which he’s working). Either he works at his college library — or he works at a Starbucks or similar environment. Is the same thing true in your own life?
If so, I’m wondering, what are the implications for the local church, both at home and abroad? Should we be providing more community environments for study and friendship? Plenty of churches have coffee bars open on Sunday morning. Should we be opening those up during the week? (If yours is already open during the week, would you please tell us about it briefly in the comment box immediately under this item?)
What are the implications for outreach? Do you use community-based approaches in your own outreach? If so, would you mind giving us examples? Thanks for any help you can give in helping us sort out this possible cultural tidal change.
My son Michael graduated from law school on May 20, 2012. I think he did almost ALL of his studying at independent coffeeshops in south Minneapolis.