One of the deepest human needs is to be known. Not surprisingly, the way to fill that need is by listening. Dr. Jennifer Moe, Assistant Director of the Young Adult Initiative at Garret Theological Seminary, has seen how the practice of what she calls “holy listening” unlocks valuable information. Her target area of understanding? Young adults. In fact, they have targeted 7 specific yearnings of people in their 20s and 30s.

Through a practice called empathy mapping, Dr. Moe and her team have explored several causes and effects of the marginalization of young adults in the larger church culture. She teaches us how to minister with young adults rather than to young adults.