November 1, 2010
Fun and Games
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church used Tom Ellsworth’s It’s Your Move books to turn summer board game nights into intergenerational Bible study and welcoming connection.
Articles for tag: Intergenerational Ministry
Generation to Generation: An Interview with Wayne Rice
Youth ministry pioneer Wayne Rice reflects on Youth Specialties, intergenerational church life, and why parents and the whole congregation matter in helping teens grow in faith.
May 17, 2009
Dispelling the Myths
Bill Tennison challenges common myths about senior adult ministry, showing how older adults can serve meaningfully and how life transitions create opportunities for evangelism.
Reimagining Youth Ministry
Curtis Booher and Phyllis Fox urge churches to reimagine youth ministry by integrating teens into the broader church body through relationships, belonging, and meaningful service.
January 10, 2008
The Lost Generation
Why are millennials and the next generation drifting from church even after decades of youth-ministry investment? A pastor argues for intergenerational connection, authentic faith, and consistent opportunities to serve as keys to reaching Generation Y.
September 24, 2006
Why the U.S. Will Never Win the World Cup (and Why This Matters to the Church)
Using the World Cup as a mirror, Rick Grover challenges the church to move beyond preferences and short-term thinking toward a lived, sacrificial faith that shapes disciples and reaches the unchurched.
August 6, 2006
An Apology and Invitation
Jeff Krajewski reflects on Paul’s counsel to Timothy, apologizes for youthful arrogance, and invites older and younger leaders to pursue humility and unity as the church navigates change together.
March 26, 2006
A Surprising End to a Skirmish in the Worship Wars
A loud youth concert meets an elderly congregation—and a surprising benediction reveals the deeper solution to worship wars. This reflection points to relationships, trust, and intergenerational encouragement as keys to a healthier church future.
September 25, 2005
What Youth Ministers Really Want
Youth ministers want more than assumptions and stereotypes. Mike Andrews explains what they hope for from congregations and senior pastors—shared discipleship, intergenerational relationships, and ministry that integrates students into the whole church.
