life of a native it’s second-nature hardwired differently
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YOUTH MINISTRY FOR A TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD
APRIL 24 - 25, 2009St. Paul School of Theology
Dr. Peggy KendallBethel University
St. Paul, MN
Things are Changing
Immigrants & Natives
Life of an Immigrant
Nothing is natural
Old ways are better
Life of a Native
It’s second-nature
Hardwired differently
Digital natives – Born 1990
PCs are 15 years old Pong is 18 years old
Pew Internet & American Life Project, 2009
Today: 60% of teens
have a computer
Today:97% of teens play
video games
Racing (NASCAR, Mario Kart, Burnout) 74%
Puzzle (Bejeweled, Tetris, Solitaire) 72
Sports (Madden, FIFA, Tony Hawk) 68
Action (Grand Theft Auto, Devil May Cry) 67
Adventure (Legend of Zelda, Tomb Raider) 66
Rhythm (Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution) 61
Strategy (Civilization IV, Command and Conquer) 59
Simulation (Sims, Rollercoaster Tycoon) 49
Fighting (Tekken, Super Smash Bros., MortalKombat) 49
First-Person Shooters (Halo, Counter-Strike, Half-Life) 47
Role-Playing (Final Fantasy, Blue Dragon Republic) 36
Survival Horror (Resident Evil, Silent Hill,Condemned) 32
MMOGs (World of Warcraft) 21
Virtual Worlds (Second Life, Gaia, Habbo Hotel) 10
Digital Natives – Born 1990
Cell Phones are 15 years old
AIM is 12 years old
Pew Internet & American Life Project, 2009
Today: 75% of teens have a
cell phone
Today:68% of teens use
instant messaging
Digital Natives – Born 1990
Myspace is 6 years old Flickr is 6 years old
Pew Internet & American Life Project, 2009
Today: 70% of teens use
social networking
sites
Today:60% of teens post photos
online
Facebook is 5 years old
Digital Natives – Born 1990
Today:• 40% of teens have
video cameras• 25% have uploaded
videos• 75% view videos on
video-sharing sites
Youtube is 4 years old
Pew Internet & American Life Project, 2009
Cultural Brokers
One foot in each world
Help make choices about what to accept or reject
Challenges
Boundaries
Conflict Skills
Presence
IM Love SongNick Thune
Challenges
Boundaries
Conflict Skills
Presence
Challenges
Challenges
Boundaries
Conflict Skills
Presence
Ministry Opportunities
Making a Connection “What’s new?” “What’s wrong?”
Providing a Gateway Welcome Welcome back Deeper conversation
Proclaiming the Gospel Take a look Make a commitment Speak their language
Ministry Challenges
Time
Boundaries
Association
Noise
I Corinthians 9:19-22
“Even though I am free of the demands and expectations of everyone, I have voluntarily become a servant to any and all in order to reach a wide range of people…I didn't take on their way of life. I kept my bearings in Christ—but I entered their world and tried to experience things from their point of view. I've become just about every sort of servant there is in my attempts to lead those I meet into a God-saved life. I did all this because of the Message. I didn't just want to talk about it; I wanted to be in on it!”