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Lisa Slayton: Q & A - Ministering to Millennials

For millennials who graduate and can't get their dream job, Lisa Slayton reminds them that it's okay to be faithful in the small things and build a book of experience that will serve them in later pursuits.

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Lisa Slayton discusses the ministry for millennials at her church, focusing on the challenge of unrealistic expectations. She often hears millennials express discontent with their current jobs because those jobs aren't "dream jobs," but she reminds them that meaningful work isn't always possible right out of the gate, and that being faithful early in a working career - no matter the employer - will build a wealth of experiences that will inform future callings.

May/June
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