Boomers vs Busters

Dieter Zander

Boomers: “Me” generation; Busters: “We” generation

Boomers: Live to work; Busters: Work to live

Boomers: Jay Leno; Busters: David Letterman

Boomers: Enlightenment world view; Busters: Postmodern worldview

Boomers: Institutions; Busters: Relationships

Boomers: Propositional truth; Busters: Relational truth

Boomers: Excellence; Busters: Authenticity

Boomers: Growth; Busters: Community

Boomers: Lonely; Busters: Alone

Boomers: Success; Busters: Wholeness

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Contact Sport

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Baseball Worship vs Soccer Worship

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Quick takes: Article Summaries

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Heart & Soul / The Back Page

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A Prayer for My Enemies

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Growing Edge

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Pastors' Pulse

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Communion When Seekers are Present

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My Good Enemy

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