Young Adults

The Porch Live

Give millennials a purpose and a passion

The Porch is a weekly gathering of 4,000 young adults in Dallas, Texas who want to connect with God and be a part of what He is doing in our city and around the world.
This ministry challenges young adults to put their faith into practice and serves as an introduction to participation in the local church. Your church can use the Porch Live as a springboard by streaming The Porch online every week and hosting a Porch gathering in your city!

Are you interested in learning more? Join us for The Porch Open House on October 27, 2020!

Start A Porch Gathering At Your Church!

Want to start The Porch Live at your church? Take your first step by filling out this interest form.

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WHY SHOULD YOU START THE PORCH LIVE AT YOUR CHURCH?

Jesus used young adults to change the world, and they have the ability, availability, and desire to do so even today. Throughout history, revolutions and revivals have consistently been led by young adults. Think about it: Jesus could have used toddlers or the elderly to start his church, but instead he chose some guys most likely between 18 and 39 and said, “Follow Me.”
Young adults are desperate to do something great. The disciples were too. One of their most frequently asked questions was “Who is the greatest?” Young adults will run to social justice opportunities, not realizing the gospel is even greater. We should give away shoes, water, food, clothes, and even build houses, but we should do it in the name of Jesus. Call them to trade in their boring, vanilla dreams of wealth and suburban retirement for a mission to change the world in the name of Jesus.
Young adults are hungry for genuine interaction. In an age filled with constant advertisements, distractions, stimuli, and screens, Young Adults are drawn to intentionality and authenticity. Show them what relationships can look like without filters or curated feeds.

Sample Materials

The Porch Ministry Overview

Details

PROGRAM LENGTH		Indefinite
TIME		2 hours, once per week
AUDIENCE		Single Young Adults

Ministry Website

www.theporch.live

The Porch offers hope in the midst of uncertainty

WHAT'S IN THE NAME?

The Porch is a place of community
Historically, the porch was a place where people would gather, hang out together, and get to know each other. Our Porch is, too.

The Porch is a place of authenticity
The porch used to be a place where you dated. Unlike dating in the privacy of a movie theater or the back seat of the car, on the porch you dated in the light. The Porch is a place to date and live life in full transparency and freedom.

The Porch is a place where you look out to the city
The porch used to be a place to look out into the neighborhood. The Porch is a place where we can look out into the city, see the needs, and meet them.

The Porch is an entryway
The porch was an entry way into the home. In the same way, The Porch is an entry way into the Church. We encourage young adults to be fully devoted followers of Christ.

Through messages, conversations, and the lives of hundreds of volunteers who make The Porch happen each Tuesday, people are being changed and becoming agents of change throughout our city and the world. We are constantly humbled by the way God continues to work in our midst and change lives. Our generation wants to be a part of something that matters. The Porch is a group of young adults seeking to take the message that matters most to the corners of our city and the ends of the earth.

Come and see.

Throughout history, one age group has consistently had incredible influence on the culture and world around it: young adults. We love this age group, and believe it is crucial in its influence, and limitless in its potential impact.

David Marvin

Young Adults Director of Programs

"The Porch has been a game-changer for me since it came to Tulsa. The messages are full of truth, and the conversations facilitated from them create an atmosphere unlike any other I’ve found. Because of The Porch, I have experienced a genuine Christian community where I am fully known, fully loved, and encouraged to keep pursuing Christ whole-heartedly."

Michelle S

Participant
The Porch Live, Tulsa OK

The Porch Live is a relaxed atmosphere where people can invite friends and introduce them to the truth of Jesus. The word is preached boldly and is specifically tailored to the young adult demographic by pastors that aren't ashamed to share their shortcomings, failures and the work God did in their life.