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Rev. Melissa CooperProgram Coordinator, LECFamily

Why Intergenerational?

www.LECFamily.org

State of the Church

40-50% of youth group graduates are leaving

State of the Church

More than 1/3 of Millennials

have no religious

affiliation.

State of the Church

have no religious

affiliation.

Moralistic Therapeutic

State of the Church

have no religious

affiliation.

Moralistic Therapeutic

What do we do?

State of the Church

What do we do?

Loss of Parental

Involvement

State of the Church

What do we do?

Loss of Parental

Involvement

State of the Church

Siloed Churches

What do we do?

Loss of Parental

Involvement

State of the Church

Siloed Churches

ProfessionalizedDiscipleship

What do we do?

Historically …

Historically …Hear, O Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD alone. You shall love

the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words that I am

commanding you today in your heart.

Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and

when you rise. Bind them as a sign on your hand, fix them as an emblem on your

forehead, and write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Historically …

Synagogue

Historically …

Synagogue Temple

Historically …

Synagogue TempleHome

Historically …

TempleHome Church(Worship and

Programs)

Historically …

Home Church(Worship and

Programs)

Christmas/Easter

Historically …

Programs)

Christmas/Easter

Historically …

Programs)

Christmas/Easter

Historically …

Programs)

Christmas/Easter

State of the Church, continued …

Youth and young adults with the highest faith maturity experienced more intergenerational worship.

Fuller Youth Institute

Faith formation of youth and children is influenced mostly by what happens in the home and with their families.

Children, teens and young adults with strong ties to their families of origin are less likely to drop out of church.

Lifelong Faith

People need developmental relationships -- a 5:1 ratio – for faith formation.

Search Institute

What is Intergenerational?

Multigenerational vs. Intergenerational

How is Faith Formed?

How is Faith Formed?Caring Relationships

Rituals & Milestones

Church Year Seasons

Learning the Tradition

Church Year Seasons

Praying & Spiritual Formation

Church Year Seasons

Praying & Spiritual FormationReading the Bible

Church Year Seasons

Service/Justice/Creation Care

Church Year Seasons

Service/Justice/Creation Care

Worshipping

Where is Faith Formed?

Church Life

Community Life

Church Life

Community Life

Daily & Home Life

Church Life

Community Life

Daily & Home Life

OnlineLife

Experienced Affiliative Searching Owned/Mature

Westerhoff’s Faith Development Stages

•Dependent on others•Transmitted through love, warmth, security, acceptance

•Ministry of presence, affirmation and inclusion

•Sensory

“I need you to show me how.”

• Takes on behaviors of group, goes through motions, doesn’t necessarily understand

• Ministry of belonging, practice

• Develops a sense of “we”

• Appreciation for symbols and rituals

• Could become ritualistic; teaching/mentoring is important

“I need you to show me what.”

• Often a turning point, but could last a long time

• Questions and doubts• Moves from the faith of

others to personal faith• Experimentation: other

faiths, resisting own faith practices/teachings

• Ministry of accompaniment

“I need you to help me ask

why.” • Finds a spiritual/theological “home”

• Faith impacts decisions, choices, actions

• Unthreatened by other ideas/beliefs

• Ministry of empowerment

“I need to show others.”

Cross-Generational Communication

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b. 1946-1964

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b. 1946-1964

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b. 1946-1964

1965-1981

b. 1982-2000

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0601b. before

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

1965-1981

b. 1982-2000

b. 2000-??

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lf What is your

lf What is your generational identity?

b. 1925-1945

NT • Adaptive/Artist Generation

b. 1925-1945

• Many veterans

b. 1925-1945

• Many veterans• Value fitting in - don’t rock the boat!

b. 1925-1945

• Many veterans• Value fitting in - don’t rock the boat!• Value loyalty, patriotism, legacy

b. 1925-1945

• Many veterans• Value fitting in - don’t rock the boat!• Value loyalty, patriotism, legacy• Value experts

b. 1925-1945

• Many veterans• Value fitting in - don’t rock the boat!• Value loyalty, patriotism, legacy• Value experts• Move from farm to city

b. 1925-1945

• Many veterans• Value fitting in - don’t rock the boat!• Value loyalty, patriotism, legacy• Value experts• Move from farm to city• Give generously

b. 1925-1945

• Many veterans• Value fitting in - don’t rock the boat!• Value loyalty, patriotism, legacy• Value experts• Move from farm to city• Give generously• Civil rights leaders

b. 1925-1945

NT • Defining moments: Depression,

WWII, Korea

b. 1925-1945

WWII, Korea• Communication/Work style:

Military chain of command, hierarchy

b. 1925-1945

WWII, Korea• Communication/Work style:

Military chain of command, hierarchy

• Strengths: Work ethic, loyalty, stability, willingness to work together

b. 1925-1945

NT At Church

b. 1925-1945

NT At Church

• Private, reserved about sharing faith

b. 1925-1945

NT At Church

• Private, reserved about sharing faith• Loyal to church

b. 1925-1945

NT At Church

• Private, reserved about sharing faith• Loyal to church• Prefer didactic teaching, variety of topics

b. 1925-1945

NT At Church

• Private, reserved about sharing faith• Loyal to church• Prefer didactic teaching, variety of topics• Concerned with passing faith to grands

b. 1925-1945

NT At Church

• Private, reserved about sharing faith• Loyal to church• Prefer didactic teaching, variety of topics• Concerned with passing faith to grands• Less concerned with mission/service

b. 1925-1945

NT At Church

• Private, reserved about sharing faith• Loyal to church• Prefer didactic teaching, variety of topics• Concerned with passing faith to grands• Less concerned with mission/service• Prefer traditional worship, open to new forms if they

understand that it will help the younger generation

b. 1946-1964

ER • Idealist/Prophet Generation

b. 1946-1964

ER • Idealist/Prophet Generation• Size is key - changed everything

b. 1946-1964

ER • Idealist/Prophet Generation• Size is key - changed everything• Value choice and control

b. 1946-1964

ER • Idealist/Prophet Generation• Size is key - changed everything• Value choice and control• Hyperindividualistic

b. 1946-1964

ER • Idealist/Prophet Generation• Size is key - changed everything• Value choice and control• Hyperindividualistic• Entitlement

b. 1946-1964

ER • Idealist/Prophet Generation• Size is key - changed everything• Value choice and control• Hyperindividualistic• Entitlement• Have a hard time with change

b. 1946-1964

ER • Defining moments: Moon landing, Civil Rights, JFK, Vietnam, Woodstock, Feminism

b. 1946-1964

• Communication/Work style: Structure, hierarchy (influenced by Silent)

b. 1946-1964

• Communication/Work style: Structure, hierarchy (influenced by Silent)

• Strengths: Work ethic, optimism, competitiveness, will sacrifice for their success

b. 1946-1964

ER At Church

b. 1946-1964

ER At Church• High standards – ministry must be done well

b. 1946-1964

ER At Church• High standards – ministry must be done well• Values-driven and moralistic (law vs. gospel)

b. 1946-1964

ER At Church• High standards – ministry must be done well• Values-driven and moralistic (law vs. gospel)• Concerned with helping kids be good people

b. 1946-1964

ER At Church• High standards – ministry must be done well• Values-driven and moralistic (law vs. gospel)• Concerned with helping kids be good people• Unconcerned w/ membership or maintaining

institutions

b. 1946-1964

institutions• Prefer practical teaching, life application

b. 1946-1964

institutions• Prefer practical teaching, life application• Prefer planning to participating

b. 1946-1964

institutions• Prefer practical teaching, life application• Prefer planning to participating• Clash w/ GenX; controlling to Millennials

b. 1946-1964

institutions• Prefer practical teaching, life application• Prefer planning to participating• Clash w/ GenX; controlling to Millennials• Think music is how to keep youth in church

b. 1965-1981

X• Nomad/Reactive Generation

b. 1965-1981

X• Nomad/Reactive Generation• Expect constant change

b. 1965-1981

X• Nomad/Reactive Generation• Expect constant change• Latchkey kids/kids of divorce

b. 1965-1981

X• Nomad/Reactive Generation• Expect constant change• Latchkey kids/kids of divorce• Value work/life balance

b. 1965-1981

X• Nomad/Reactive Generation• Expect constant change• Latchkey kids/kids of divorce• Value work/life balance• Value flexibility

b. 1965-1981

X• Nomad/Reactive Generation• Expect constant change• Latchkey kids/kids of divorce• Value work/life balance• Value flexibility• Cynicism, mistrust of institutions

(“guilty until proven innocent”)

b. 1965-1981

X• Nomad/Reactive Generation• Expect constant change• Latchkey kids/kids of divorce• Value work/life balance• Value flexibility• Cynicism, mistrust of institutions

(“guilty until proven innocent”)• Helicopter parents - reactive

b. 1965-1981

X• Defining Moments: Challenger,

Berlin Wall, Divorce boom, HIV/AIDS, personal computers

b. 1965-1981

• Communication/Work style: Decentralized structure

b. 1965-1981

• Communication/Work style: Decentralized structure

• Strengths: Adaptable, independent, open-minded, will ask “why?”

b. 1965-1981

XAt Church

b. 1965-1981

XAt Church

• Like to serve, will jump in if they can make a difference

b. 1965-1981

XAt Church

• Skeptical of Boomers & Civic-created institutions

b. 1965-1981

XAt Church

• Skeptical of Boomers & Civic-created institutions• Overprotective, helicopter parents

b. 1965-1981

XAt Church

• Skeptical of Boomers & Civic-created institutions• Overprotective, helicopter parents• Comfortable w/o absolute truth, like teaching that

allows questioning

b. 1965-1981

XAt Church

allows questioning• Least represented in churches – uninterested in

institutions, desire authenticity

b. 1965-1981

XAt Church

institutions, desire authenticity• Friends become family

b. 1965-1981

XAt Church

institutions, desire authenticity• Friends become family• GenX led church would blend modern &

ancient worship practices, multisensory

b. 1982-2001

L • Civic/Builder/Hero Generation

b. 1982-2001

L • Civic/Builder/Hero Generation• Adapt easily w/technology

b. 1982-2001

L • Civic/Builder/Hero Generation• Adapt easily w/technology• Respect must be earned

b. 1982-2001

L • Civic/Builder/Hero Generation• Adapt easily w/technology• Respect must be earned• Value creativity, collaboration,

diversity

b. 1982-2001

diversity• Entitlement (different from Boomers)

b. 1982-2001

diversity• Entitlement (different from Boomers)• Entrepreneurial

b. 1982-2001

diversity• Entitlement (different from Boomers)• Entrepreneurial• Global mindset

b. 1982-2001

diversity• Entitlement (different from Boomers)• Entrepreneurial• Global mindset• Short attention span (FOMO)

b. 1982-2001

diversity• Entitlement (different from Boomers)• Entrepreneurial• Global mindset• Short attention span (FOMO)

b. 1982-2001

L • Defining Moments: 9/11, Y2K, cell phones, social networks, 2008 recession

b. 1982-2001

• Communication/Work style: Tech-centered, collaborative, regular feedback

b. 1982-2001

• Communication/Work style: Tech-centered, collaborative, regular feedback

• Strengths: Loyal if bought in, willing to work hard, entrepreneurial, civic-minded, networkers

b. 1982-2001

L At Church

b. 1982-2001

L At Church• Doers, philosophize less than Boomer parents

b. 1982-2001

L At Church• Doers, philosophize less than Boomer parents• Community/team-oriented, open to diversity

b. 1982-2001

L At Church• Doers, philosophize less than Boomer parents• Community/team-oriented, open to diversity• Service oriented – local and global – want to change

the world & believe they can do so better than elders

b. 1982-2001

the world & believe they can do so better than elders• Impatient, need help w/long-term commitments

b. 1982-2001

the world & believe they can do so better than elders• Impatient, need help w/long-term commitments• Looking for church that teaches doctrine AND

practices it

b. 1982-2001

practices it• Loyal to their tribe, but comfortable with others

b. 1982-2001

practices it• Loyal to their tribe, but comfortable with others• Like a blend of traditional and contemporary,

likely to be drawn to more traditional

b. 1982-2001

practices it• Loyal to their tribe, but comfortable with others• Like a blend of traditional and contemporary,

likely to be drawn to more traditional• Positive relationship with elders

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

L The Power of Cuspers

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

• Share multiple experiences

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

• Share multiple experiences

• Serve as translators

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

L Cross-Generational Communication

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

• Common Language

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

• Common Language• Common Experiences

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

• Common Language• Common Experiences• Cross-Cultural

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

• Try on

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

• Try on• It’s OK to disagree

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

• Try on• It’s OK to disagree• It’s NOT OK to blame,

shame, attack

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

shame, attack• Self-focus

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

shame, attack• Self-focus• Both/And thinking

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

shame, attack• Self-focus• Both/And thinking• Intent and Impact

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

shame, attack• Self-focus• Both/And thinking• Intent and Impact• Process and Content

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

L Now What?

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

L Now What?

• Sticking Points (Shaw)

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

L Now What?

• Sticking Points (Shaw)• Mutual Friendships

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

L Now What?

• Sticking Points (Shaw)• Mutual Friendships• Strengthening IG

relationships

b. 1925-1945

b. 1946-1964

b. 1965-1981

1982-2000?

L Now What?

• Sticking Points (Shaw)• Mutual Friendships• Strengthening IG

relationships• Personal Goal?

Building an Intergenerational Church

Lifelong Faith

People need developmental relationships -- a 5:1 ratio – for faith formation.

Search Institute

Creating Intergenerational Culture

Congregational Structures

Congregational Philosophy

Congregational Programming

Intergenerational Ministry?

Formation through Enculturation

Intergenerational Ministry?

Formation through Enculturation

“In enculturation one person is not understood as the actor and another the acted upon, but rather

both act, both initiate action, and both react.”

Developmental Relationships

Developmental RelationshipsExpress Care

Developmental RelationshipsExpress Care Show that you like me and want the best for me.

• Be Present—Pay attention when you are with me.• Be Warm—Let me know that you like being with me and express positive feelings toward me.• Invest—Commit time and energy to doing things for and with me.• Show Interest—Make it a priority to understand who I am and what I care about.• Be Dependable—Be someone I can count on and trust.

Challenge Growth

Insist that I try to continuously improve.• Inspire—Help me see future possibilities for myself.• Expect—Make it clear that you want me to live up to my potential.• Stretch—Recognize my thoughts and abilities while also pushing me to strengthen them.• Limit—Hold me accountable for appropriate boundaries and rules.

Challenge Growth

Provide Support

Challenge Growth

Provide Support

Help me complete tasks and achieve goals.• Encourage—Praise my efforts and achievements.• Guide—Provide practical assistance and feedback to help me learn.• Model—Be an example I can learn from and admire.• Advocate—Stand up for me when I need it.

Challenge Growth

Provide Support

Share Power

Challenge Growth

Provide Support

Share Power

Hear my voice and let me share in making decisions.• Respect—Take me seriously and treat me fairly.• Give Voice—Ask for and listen to my opinions and consider them when you make decisions.• Respond—Understand and adjust to my needs, interests, and abilities.• Collaborate—Work with me to accomplish goals and solve problems.

Challenge Growth

Provide Support

Share PowerExpand Possibilities

Challenge Growth

Provide Support

Share PowerExpand Possibilities

Expand my horizons and connect me to opportunities.• Explore—Expose me to new ideas, experiences, and places.• Connect—Introduce me to people who can help me grow.• Navigate—Help me work through barriers that could stop me from achieving my goals.

Now What? // Intergenerational Service

Now What? // Intergenerational ServiceBuilds relationships across all generations

Builds trust when all gifts are valued

Provides teaching & learning opportunities

Examples:Food pantries, urban gardens, Habitat for Humanity, care packages, card making, neighborhood cleanup, 30-Hour Famine

Now What? // Intergenerational Learning

Now What? // Intergenerational LearningMake it optional

Set boundaries

Creative Leadership

Set boundaries

Creative Leadership

Contributive Opportunities

Set boundaries

Creative Leadership

Examples:SS partners, tech workshop, prayer partners, small groups, LOGOS

Now What? // Intergenerational Culture

Now What? // Intergenerational CultureCelebrate milestones as a church

Encourage tent rituals

Now What? // Intergenerational CultureCelebrate milestones as a church

Encourage tent rituals

Use the liturgical calendar

Now What? // Intergenerational Worship

Now What? // Intergenerational WorshipFosters mature disciples

Empowering mentors requires them to be together

The more liturgy, the better.

What’s good for kids is good for adults

Why Intergenerational Worship?

Fosters mature disciples

“High school and college students who experienced more intergenerational worship tend to have high faith maturity.”

- Fuller Youth Institute

What’s good for kids is good for adults

How? // Intergenerational Worship

Don’t make it “kids’ worship”

Don’t get caught up on style

Do include lots of liturgy

Do create sensory connections

How? // Intergenerational WorshipParenting in the Pew

Contributive Opportunities- Coloring Sheets/Play-doh

Contributive Opportunities- Coloring Sheets/Play-doh- Make an Offering

Contributive Opportunities- Coloring Sheets/Play-doh- Make an Offering- Prayer Time

Contributive Opportunities- Coloring Sheets/Play-doh- Make an Offering- Prayer Time- Middle School Sermon Team

Contributive Opportunities- Coloring Sheets/Play-doh- Make an Offering- Prayer Time- Middle School Sermon Team- Worship Boxes

Give them something to look/listen for- Detective Work- Squeeze My Hand- Sermon Bingo

Liturgical Leadership- Greeters for children- Parent/Child led prayers- Cross-age drama- Art for seasons, themes

Worship Design- Use inclusive language – “us,” “God,” etc.- Update hymns- Worship/Prayer Stations- Timing of message

Resources // Intergenerational Worship

Parenting in the Pew

GenOn Ministries/LOGOS

The Church Family Gathers …

The Liturgical Calendar/PictureLent

Now What? // The Role of Ministry Leaders

Now What? // The Role of Ministry LeadersEducate toward a vision of an intergenerational church culture

Provide an intergenerational focus for your area

Develop & work with a team to design intergenerational projects

Coordinate efforts with other ministry areas/leaders

Now What? // The Key Question

Are you offering intergenerational programsOR

is your church being transformed by embracing and owning intergenerational culture?

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