Appendix 3: Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
Generations
Mosaics (also called Millennials) are the generation born between 1984 and 2002.
Busters (sometimes called Gen-Xers) were born between 1965 and 1983.
Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964.
Elders were born in 1945 or earlier.
Patterns of Church Involvement
Nomads were once active in church and still consider themselves Christian, but are not currently connected to a faith community.
Prodigals are no longer active in church and no longer consider themselves Christian.
Exiles take faith seriously, but feel caught between church and culture.
Faithfuls are serious about faith and actively involved in a faith community.