- The Millennial Generation currently forms the majority of working-age adults in Britain, the vast majority of parents of minors, and an increasing proportion of leaders across all sectors- There is thus far little written about this generation- This book aims to describe Millennials as adults (the eldest approaching middle age), allowing the separation of genuine “cohort effects” from the characteristics of youth
Based on research into British Millennials’ involvement in international Christian missions, this book asks why – given the trends in faith in the UK – are some still choosing to become missionaries? in British Millennials in Global Mission, Alison Allen explores how Millennial missionaries merge aspects of the evangelical Christian metanarrative with what they find in the wider British cultural discourse, discussing also their understanding and practice of “mission” and the extent to which these differ from previous generations. Harnessing the tension between these differing narratives, Millennial missionaries combine the Millennial interest in the concept of authenticity with self-exploration which aims at discovering and becoming who God made them to be, rather than who they feel they should be. This book outlines the characteristics often attributed to the Millennial generation and discusses how accurate these appear to be, and considers what we can learn from studying generations in this way.
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This is an excellent and important new book. I'm delighted to see it published. -- Stephen Bullivant Alison Allen explores the entry of millennials into global mission noting their strong relational values and cultural fluency. This book is a well-researched and welcome contribution to understanding the changing shape of Global mission. I warmly recommend this book to all seeking a deeper understanding of millennials and their unique contribution to Global Mission coming as it does from an experienced cross cultural worker and a careful academic writer. -- Phil Stokes Allens work offers a nuanced contribution to contemporary discussions of Christian mission in a world still marked by the legacies of colonialism. With methodological rigor and interpretive sensitivity, she examines the narratives of British millennials, situating their experiences amid global events and social and familial contexts. Allen illuminates the complex intersections of faith, social justice, and community that shape contemporary understandings of mission. -- Dr Sonya Sharma
Part 1: Setting the Scene
1 Generationalism and the Millennial Generation
2 Contemporary Lived Religion
3 Contextualising Christian Foreign Missions
Part 2: Becoming: The Journey into Mission
4 Families of Faith
5 Communities of Faith
6 Calling
Part 3: Being: Missionary Identity
7 What is a missionary?
8 Identities
9 Mental Health
Part 4: Doing: Missionary Activity
10 Mission Activity
11 Mission Teams
12 Believing, Belonging, Behaving
Part 5: The Millennial Missionary
13 Narrative & Discourse
14 Theocentric Authenticity
15 What should we do?
Alison Allen gained her PhD in Sociology of Religion from Kingston University, London, in 2024, titled An Exploration of British Millennials Involvement in International Christian Missions. Prior to this she studied for an MA in Contemporary Mission Studies at All Nations Christian College in Hertfordshire, and she has worked and taught in Romania. She is currently Head of Member Care at the Christian charity Friends International UK.
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