Research and strategic planning for young adult ministry (ages 22-32) at Brookville Road Community Church in New Palestine, Indiana. This project examines local demographics, national trends, proven ministry models, and BRCC’s own context to build a research-based strategy for reaching young adults in Hancock County.

DocumentDescription
00 Project OverviewGoals, methodology, and structure of the research project
01 BRCC Church ProfileBRCC’s history, mission, programs, and strengths for young adult ministry
02 Local DemographicsPopulation data for New Palestine, McCordsville, Cumberland, Greenfield, and Hancock County
03 Demographic Trends AnalysisHistorical growth patterns (2020-2025) and projections through 2050
04 Growing Young FrameworkFuller Youth Institute’s six commitments for engaging young people in church life
05 National Young Adult ResearchGenerational characteristics, life-stage challenges, and church attendance trends for Millennials and Gen Z
06 Church Case StudiesProfiles of evangelical churches with successful young adult ministries
07 Ministry Models and ProgrammingFive ministry model options with implementation details and case studies
08 Comprehensive Best PracticesBest practices across attraction, programming, spiritual formation, and community
09 Integrated Ministry AnalysisTheological and practical foundation for serving both singles and young married couples
10 Suburban Strategy AnalysisStrategic considerations specific to BRCC’s suburban context
11 Church Landscape AnalysisSurvey of 30+ churches in the service area and their young adult offerings
12 Market Share AnalysisAddressable population segmentation and realistic reach estimates
13 BRCC Internal AssessmentChurch readiness data and early survey responses from BRCC young adults
14 Young Adult Ministry StrategyFinal strategy document synthesizing all research into a recommended approach