If they're moving on to college:
- Know where they're going.
- Keep in touch as they transition.
- Contact a few congregations near the school and ask them to reach out.
- Get the names of a few people so they don't feel so awkward when visiting.
- Use social media to keep in touch throughout their college experience.
If they're graduating college:
- If they're moving find out where.
- Keep in touch as they transition.
- Contact a few congregations in the area, let them know somebody new is moving to the neighborhood and ask them to reach out.
- If they're not moving then reach out and help make them a part of the regular congregation by getting them involved in something right away.
- Give them a role in the congregation by putting them on a committee or board. (I don't recommend they be youth counselors for a few more years or they may have difficulty transitioning into an adult role.)
If you are in a congregation in a city/town where there is a college:
- Make connections at the school.
- Get permission to put up fliers to post church information.
- If possible, find out about any Christian clubs or organizations on campus and connect with them.
- Have a specifically chosen contact person for them for when they visit.
- Let them know you can provide transportation if necessary.
Every congregation is a part of the bigger church and we to need work together and communicate with each other to make sure this age group is not left behind.
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