Ryan and Heather sit down and talk with Shannon Kann about all things TLR, The Living Room, the young adult ministry at WC. Shannon is the Young Adult Pastor here at WC.

TLR is known to build community  –  Foundations class is where you learn the heart behind TLR and what is means to live in community before serving there. Serving on a team is the best way to meet/connect with people. Also after the service they can leave the main auditorium and can connect right away to a group. Serving is like having instant community. 

Young adults crave community. We challenge them to initiate community where ever they are and whoever they are with. We use the 4 C's: Connect, Care, Challenge to grow, and Celebrate. The need for community is not unique to TLR, but young adults talk about it. Community is not just sitting around a table drinking coffee, there is more to it. It is doing things together, doing life together.

People want a safe place to be able to be open and talk about life.

What is unique or special about TLR? The biggest thing Shannon hears from young adults is that they didn’t feel like there was a spot or place for them to be involved at their church. The desire to lead is high. We don’t have volunteers, we have leaders. You either attend their as part of the community or you are a leader. Leaders have a say; they are a part of the vision.

Why is it important to find a community wherever you land after high school? Life it not fun to do alone. Community is very important.

How would you go about finding a community? Often campuses have groups, but be bold to step out and find one.

How do you know if you found the right one? A safe place where you can go with your junk.  

TLR gives a lot of opportunities to share and grow. His entire life people took chances on him. His phrase for the year is “Risk it ____”

Links:
TLR website
Instagram
Facebook

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