From Felt Needs to Passing on Faith: A Study of Ministry Among First-Generation Immigrant Chinese Emerging Adult Christians in the Metro Detroit Area

Jiyang Yan

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From Felt Needs to Passing on Faith: A Study of Ministry Among First-Generation Immigrant Chinese Emerging Adult Christians in the Metro Detroit Area

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Jiyang Yan. From Felt Needs to Passing On Faith: A Study of Ministry Among First-generation Immigrant Chinese Emerging Adult Christians In the Metro Detroit Area. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ac9608a6-7319-4104-8803-2ab2cd84a354?locale=zh.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

J. Yan. From Felt Needs to Passing on Faith: A Study of Ministry Among First-Generation Immigrant Chinese Emerging Adult Christians in the Metro Detroit Area. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ac9608a6-7319-4104-8803-2ab2cd84a354?locale=zh

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Jiyang Yan. From Felt Needs to Passing On Faith: A Study of Ministry Among First-Generation Immigrant Chinese Emerging Adult Christians In the Metro Detroit Area. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ac9608a6-7319-4104-8803-2ab2cd84a354?locale=zh.

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Jiyang Yan

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The mandate to make disciples of all nations, combined with the growing reality of aging congregations, makes the passing faith to younger generations both critical and urgent for contemporary church ministry. To contribute to more effective ministry among young adults, this project examined the church-related experiences of Chinese immigrant believers aged 22–40 in the Metro Detroit area, with particular attention to how church ministries addressed their felt needs. This study employed surveys, direct observations, and interviews to collect both qualitative and quantitative data from the target population. Findings indicated that their most significant needs included career development, building healthy family relationships, and cultivating a meaningful relationship with God. Participants generally preferred to address these needs through self-directed learning and personal growth. Their primary concerns involved uncertainty about the future, anxiety related to major life decisions, and pressures arising from daily responsibilities. Most respondents considered themselves sufficiently mature to manage these concerns independently; only when encountering challenges beyond their capacity did they become more open to external guidance and support. Although socializing and forming friendships were not high priorities for many participants, they valued fellowship groups that offer meaningful interaction and shared interests. Effective fellowship, in their view, provided opportunities to share personal experiences, observe life examples, and receive support when needed. For most participants, church ministries have been successful in creating such fellowship environments, resulting in strong involvement, engagement, and enjoyment. However, the findings also suggested that church ministries have been less effective in helping these young adults cultivate a deeper relationship with God and in guiding them toward wholehearted commitment to Christ. This study offered recommendations for strengthening the process of passing faith to young believers, including addressing their practical and spiritual needs, supporting their spiritual growth, and motivating them to live as committed disciples and witnesses of Christ.

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