Baby Boomerang: Catching The Boomer Generation As They Return To Church

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In the past few years, baby boomers have been returning to church, inquiring about spirituality and look- ing for meaning in their lives.As Christians, we have the truth they're searching for. But if we don't present it in a way that considers their needs and sensitivities, they won't stick around for long. We could lose this significant group forever.That's why we must act now. Grab hold of The Baby Boomerang, and you'll find practical, appropriate ways to catch boomers as they return to church.Doug Murren speaks passionately for our understanding of the boomer generation and asks the church to change-not in its doctrine, but in the way it does things-to reach baby boomers more effectively. If the people of God will listen to Doug, he can help them reach boomers for Christ.Elmer L. Towns, dean, School of Religion, Liberty UniversityWith The Baby Boomerang, you'll pick upsome good ideas and a better understanding of baby boomers. If you're serious about helping your church reach the unchurched, look into The Baby Boomerang.RicK WARREN, pastor, Saddleback Valley Community ChurchDoug Murren isn't sharing theories about ministry to boomers; he has been successful in reaching them. Here he exposes not oniy the thinking that enables him to attract boomers to the church, but also his keen insights into how they think, behave, and believe. The Baby Boomerang offers more than just hope; it offers a road map to the hearts and souls of missing generation.GEORGE BARNA, president, Bama Research GroupA baby boomer himself, Doug Murren is pastor of Eastside Foursquare Church in Kirkland, Washington. His primarily baby boomer congregation-has grown from a few charter attendees in 1980 to nearly 4,000 today. His success in reaching boomers has made him a popular speaker on the topic. Doug is also co-author of Iceman with Ron Rearick. He and his wife, Debra, have two children.