Working Together To See Generations Connect
Define Intergenerational
“Intergenerational ministry occurs when a congregation intentionally combines the generations together in mutual serving, sharing, or learning within the core activities of the church in order to live out being the body of Christ to each other and the greater community”
Holly Allen and Catherine Ross (Intergenerational Christian Formation)
Day Events
Our events seek to create environments where leaders can gather face to face and learn about how all ages can engage, grow and learn together. Enquire today about how you can host an event in your own context.
Communities of Practice
Journey with others by joining a online community of practice online.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (KJV)
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“You are Christ’s body—that’s who you are! You must never forget this. Only as you accept your part of that body does your “part” mean anything” 1 Cor 12:27
Amazing work and thinking is being done in this area. We are keen to always be adding new resources and links to help you on your journey.
“I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God” Col 2:2 (MSG)
6 Key Principles to move toward connection
“The business of the body of Christ is to build bridges between the generations
and the wood used for the bridge is the cross of Christ” (Paul G Hill)
Celebrate good things
“We should be seen as the people who do celebration well…..Jesus first miracle was at a party.”
C. Kalinowski
Challenge the why?
“People must be convinced that there is a problem before they are interested in a solution”
A. Hirsch & M.l Frost.
Cherish relationships
In essence the trajectory from multi-to Inter-involves a greater depth of relationship, the change in the nature of the relationship and the increasing openness to being changed through relationship with the “other”
Beth Waldron Anstice
Collaborate
together
“Within this Biblical vision, all members are called to exercise their gifts with a shared commitment to humility, mutuality and equity”
Cory Seibel
Change your language
“Don't be afraid to let your language change and evolve to reflect the world around you. Our language is as dynamic as our relationships are. Enjoy the movement”