Archive for Intergenerational Ministry

Becoming a Church Worth Growing Up In

by Grady D. King, D. Min   I can say with confidence that Jesus loves the little children. You probably want to start singing the song, don’t you?  Yet, some churches could post signs, “Adults Only.” I remember in the church of my childhood that it did feel that church was for “Big People,” particularly […]

Creating Intergenerational Ministry Moments

by Kaya Coleman   At Sugar Grove Church of Christ, creating intentional intergenerational ministry moments is a core part of our church culture. From family-style worship on Sunday mornings to community kickball on warm summer evenings, we want every generation to know they belong and have something valuable to offer within the body of Christ. […]

What Gen Z Is Asking of the Church

by Kerri Smilie   It hit me at Panera. I was having lunch with one of our small group leaders, checking in on how things were going with the women in her group. “I love leading my group, and now that I’m a bit older than the girls, I feel even more confident. I mean, […]

When the Next Generation Speaks, Will We Listen?

by Rachel Collins   Every generation, it seems, feels the younger generation is [you fill in the blank.] Whiny? Annoying? Entitled? Clueless? The BBC put this article out several years ago that humorously cited this phenomenon dating back several generations. It’s easy to feel defensive when we hear their complaints. It sometimes feels like an […]

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