Generational Slang: "Who Said it?"
This generation popularized the slang word, "Groovy!"
Who is a Baby Boomer?
Used as an example in Kevin's Applied Paper, he was a young trusted companion and assistant to the apostle Paul. He's described by Paul as, "a true son in the faith."
Who is Timothy?
"Ain't no mountain high enough..."
What is a Baby Boomer?
--Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Ain't No Mountain High Enough
“Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork! When thinking of a metaphor for this generation, nothing seemed more fitting than that of being on a team. From their infancy this generation have been participating in teams, small groups, play-dates, and a variety of other collective social activities. While they, as individuals, may not like group work anymore than older cohorts, they have a lot of experience being a part of teams.”
What is a Millennial?
--Craig L. Blomberg, Effective Generational, 258.
Famously used in Kevin's Applied Paper, this generation introduced the slang, "Okay boomer," as an expression of frustration toward their elders.
Who is Gen Z?
From Exodus to Deuteronomy, this man was a devoted assistant to Moses, a faithful spy, and a skilled military commander.
Who is Joshua?
"Cause baby, you're a firework..."
What is Gen Z?
--Katy Perry, Firework
“This generation are in key positions to influence younger generations as they raise children and shape businesses, organizations, and ministries while changing the face of evangelicalism. The question to our churches today is whether we will give them the space and the opportunity to make the changes they see as necessary and live out the faith experiences with which they resound.”
What is Gen X?
--Craig L. Blomberg, Effective Generational, 165.
This generation is attributed for irritating a whole generation of mothers... Using a single word: "Whatever."
Who is Gen X?
Eli teaches this young man how to recognize God's voice: "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening."
Who is Samuel?
"What a wonderful world..."
What is Baby Boomer?
-- Louis Armstrong, What a Wonderful World
“This generation have often spoken what they believed to be the truth but not always with enough love, while other generations and especially generation _____ often excel at love but not always with enough truth.”
What is a Baby Boomer?
--Craig L. Blomberg, Effective Generational, 97.
This generation is infamously known for getting the acronym, "YOLO" tattooed on their bodies... And removed.
Who is a Millennial?
A Moabite woman in the Bible celebrated for her unwavering loyalty and devotion to her Israelite mother-in-law Naomi.
Who is Ruth?
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy...?"
What is Gen X?
--Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody
“This generation are more self-focused, look for tribes of like-minded friends, but insist on tolerance of all kinds of viewpoints and lifestyles. While cherishing individuality and freedom, they also require affirmation more than previous cohorts and expect feedback of all kinds to their work.”
What is a Millennial?
--Craig L. Blomberg, Effective Generational, 293.
This generation coined the slang, "no cap."
Note: This does not mean, "I'm not wearing a hat."
Who is Gen Z?
Often called a "man of God," this prophet was the successor to Elijah in the Kingdom of Israel.
Who is Elisha?
"I want it that way..."
What is Millennial?
--Backstreet Boys, I Want It That Way
“This generation by biblical criteria, we see numerous strengths in this cohort. Their leadership styles have often mirrored scriptural models, even if at times without quite the emphasis on servanthood that we find in the Bible. _____ have often demonstrated stellar loyalty and commitment to their ideals, values, work, and society.”
What is Baby Boomers?
--Craig L. Blomberg, Effective Generational, 288.