Connecting the Generations How intentional is our church at conducting ministry activities to build bridges? Leadership Journal
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In some churches, the attempt to support the unity of the church and unity in families has given birth to a ministry paradigm called intergenerational ministry.
This paradigm integrates whole households—mothers, fathers, widows, singles, and children of all ages—into the same activities. An intergenerational ministry (also called inter-gen, multi-gen, or age-integrated) brings diverse ages ...
Reaching Multiple Generations Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to connect with the widest audience. Michael Lewis
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Can a multigenerational, multipurposed, and diversely preferenced congregation grow and adapt to a constantly changing culture? That kind of flexibility requires a special creativity to manage. Use this tool to assess the moves our church is making to become relevant to each generation.
Still Willing to Build Our oldest church members stand ready to contribute to the Kingdom of God. Robert Warren, Jared Gerig, and John Cottone
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In church leadership, boomers and busters receive a lot of attention. But what about the generation that preceded both of them? Here are several commonly held beliefs about ministry to senior adults. Think about each of the statements and pick the one that most closely matches your church's belief. Then, reflect on the author's insights into ministry to senior adults.
Welcoming Young Leaders The next generation does not see leadership the same way as the older generation. Jim Schmotzer
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Baby Boomers have spent the past three decades dismantling and reassembling the church structures created by their parents. Starting in the mid-1990s, some of their successors began making their own contribution to American Christianity. They are the newest youth pastors, college ministers, and seminary students. As with earlier generations, new styles of leadership and organizational expectations ...
Women of All Ages Designing effective ministry means reaching younger, older, and in-between Naomie Gaede-Penner
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The status of women has changed rapidly over the past 50 years. But one thing has not changed: the need for the church to reach out with effective ministry to all its women, and across generational lines. Rate the effectiveness of your church's women's ministry as it reaches out in the following ways:
Many times worship music preferences are drawn among generational lines: Senior adults hang on to traditional hymns. Baby boomers thrive on praise songs based on pop music. The youngest believers crave authenticity over polish and flashiness. Leaders need to discuss the many issues that surround worship-style choices. Use this tool to determine the conversations that your team needs to have.
Can dads, moms, and children learn together in one classroom? Must families always be split the minute they enter the church, only to meet again two hours later in the parking lot? The idea of intergenerational learning has tantalized many a Christian educator.
Are our Christian education offerings set up in a way that encourages multiple generations to attend? Many churches explore intergenerational ...
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