As one on the cusp of Gen X and Net Gen (or whatever you call them) (b. 1978), I find revival talk gets me excited. I love what Winkie has to say too, and find that the ‘burden’ only comes from misunderstanding, that we have to bring it about apart from God. Personally, I think that we are a generation, not the generation, but still a generation lacking hope. When hope meets with immaturity things get a bit crazy, but I would prefer that to nothing. Anyway, my hope is for a move of God, for something that is him in charge and us following along, each doing our bit, no matter what our age or gender…

You’re probably tired of hearing that one! (Did you ever watch the TV show “Highlander”?)

Anyway, thanks for the mention, and also for your comments at my blog. I’m disappointed to hear that Winkey is promoting the messiah generation (good term for it!).

I had the difficulty in the mid-90′s of trying to be a youth pastor over a bunch of amazing young people, but who unfortunately got caught up in this idea. The elitism became a big problem, not to mention the refusal to be in relationship with anyone over 21 — “hey, what could I possibly learn from the failed generation?” — coupled with “prophecies” that the youth would show the rest of the church how to do things the correct way.

Sadly, many of these same youth — who I love dearly — crashed and burned in the next few years. It’s tough being the messianic generation, and then not seeing the great things prophesied come true. Some have recovered, but many do not consider themselves followers of Jesus anymore. Nothing breaks the heart of a youth pastor more.