Description
This article from The Lewis Center for Church Leadership helps ministry leaders promote healthy intergenerational relationships in their congregations. Written with the viewpoint that worship is only healthy when all other ministries are flourishing, this article describes ways that all generations can learn to love and respect each another in a variety of church contexts. Author David Manner includes six practical suggestions for bringing multiple generations into relationship with one another by drawing on Christian practices like prayer and singing.
Features
- Examples of relationship-fostering activities
- Links to related articles
Recommended Audience
Clergy and lay leaders
Cost
Free
Practical Applications
- Read this article to understand the role deference has to play in intergenerational relationships.
- Share this article with other ministry leaders to spark ideas about how to engage adults from a variety of ages in your music, service, or small group ministries.
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