Media Outreach

For many young couples, the first step after getting married is to find jobs and re-locate to a new place where they can start their new life and, one day, have a family.  I don’t think there’s a more vital time to have a church home and fellow Christians to connect with than during this time of your life.  You’ve recently gotten married, which means not only are you embarking on a new journey with your partner, but you also have a new roommate, new financial obligations (and sometimes struggles), and often a new community to adjust to.

One of the difficulties in reaching out to this group is the often short-lived label of being a “young couple.”  The term seems to only apply if you’re newly married and don’t have children.  The changing dynamic of having children can be a challenge.  It can be a little awkward to be the last couple left without kids or the first couple to have to cut back due to the arrival of a baby or changing obligations with a child’s activities.  But, does that mean this demographic shouldn’t be reached out to?  Definitely not.

Take a minute to think about what your church does to reach out to young couples.  Here are some ideas that might help you get started:

• Utilize technology. We call ourselves Gen X, and we love our technology.  It’s cost effective and ‘round the clock.  Facebook.  Twitter.  Your Website.  Reach out to us!
• A young couple is a young couple. Don’t exclude anyone from this group.  If they’re newly engaged, if they have kids, … they are still young couples, and they still want to have fun!
• Plan frequent get-togethers and activities. Bowling, mini golf, picnics in the park, game nights, trips to the zoo, cookouts,  … young couples love to have fun, and we love to socialize with other young couples.  Give us options, and keep us busy!

Have more ideas or need help executing one?  We’d love to hear from you!

Photo By: mikebaird