Intergenerational ministry is difficult to define because it is a philosophy of ministry rather than a program – a way of being rather than doing. Its goal is to strategically build significant and meaningful interactions between the generations within the structures of a congregation. The key components of intergenerational ministry are interaction and intentionality. Intergenerational ministry is more than bringing the generations into proximity with one another.
Intergenerational ministry is about culture change and begins with congregations making intentional intergenerational relationships a core value of their church.
Our equipping sheets, based on our guiding principles, have been designed to encourage and inspire you with practical information that and will equip you with ideas to assist you create an intergenerational culture that nurtures faith for life.
On any given Sunday we can look around our local church and see babies, children, young people and adults gathered to worship God. It is one of the only places in Western society where all generations are present. Each generation is a gift to the others. The young bring their energy and questions; the mature model wisdom and share their experience.
All generations stand before Christ as equal recipients of God’s grace.
Surprisingly in our congregations today, many young people never experience the gift of engaging with the older generations. Children and young people are often siloed into a ministry program with their peers. They have age-specific teaching and little engagement with the wider church community.
Visit Grow Ministries to find more resources.
| Delivery | Download |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Intergenerational |
| Source | Grow Ministries |
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