신앙 1세대 청년들의 신앙경험 탐색 = Exploring the Faith Experiences of First-Generation Christian Young Adults

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

First-generation Christian young adults play a vital role not only in their personal spiritual growth but also as catalysts for positive change and development within the church. They serve as a crucial force in forming second and third generations of believers within the church community. However, there is a notable lack of pastoral attention and academic research dedicated to supporting this important demographic. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to explore the faith experiences of first-generation Christian young adults, understand their religious circumstances, and propose Christian educational alternatives. To achieve this, a phenomenological research was conducted with nine young adults between the ages of 20 and 39 who had received baptism.
The findings of the research revealed four overarching categories—Faith Formation and Challenges, Faith and Social Relationships, Spiritual Growth, Role of the Church and Support—under which seven key themes emerged: ① The beginning of faith and initial faith formation, ② Conflicts within the family regarding faith and the burden of family evangelism, ③ Faith-related conflicts in social relationships, ④ Church community experiences and the sense of religious belonging, ⑤ The process of spiritual growth and overcoming challenges, ⑥ The need for church support and faith education, ⑦ The necessity of mentoring and communal care.
Based on the research findings, key implications from the perspective of Christian education have been derived, which can serve as foundational resources for youth ministry in Korean churches.