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Authentic connections modeled among young adults

"One of the catch phrases is ‘authenticity is the currency of this generation,’" said PJ Dunn, a discipleship consultant for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board.
  • April 18, 2025
  • Georgia's The Christian Index
  • Georgia, Latest News
Single young adults gather for an event at FBC Peachtree City.
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Authentic connections modeled among young adults

During a recent evening at First Baptist Church Peachtree City,  Georgia, a group of single adults gathered to forge authentic relationships — and those involved say God answered prayer in a big way.

Eighty singles, ages 19–37, from 14 churches came to the March 7 event to talk, eat and connect with others their age.

“People were just truly amazed to see that many of that demographic gathered that night,” said event leader Tom Coffan, a retired youth pastor who now teaches young adults at the church.

Coffan said there were many authentic connections made.

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Jason Queen and originally published by the Christian Index. 

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