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Intergenerational
Ministry
Six Steps
The shift from generations in the same space to generations sharing life
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What is intergenerational ministry?
Intergenerational ministry is more than putting all ages in a room. It’s the intentional coming together of two or more generations in shared experiences, designed to shape Christ-centered relationships and nurture lifelong faith.
Six steps to shape intergenerational community
1
Discover
How does research inform intergenerational ministry?
To begin, contact us at [email protected]. Attend a free online introductory session hosted by GenOn.
2
Evaluate
Where is your church now?
Work with GenOn staff to evaluate where your church is currently with intergenerational ministry in four ministry areas: worship, study, service, and fellowship.
3
Learn
From GenOn’s 60+ years of experience.
Determine what training to offer for your team to explore best practices, new ideas, and resources available, led by GenOn staff. Schedule your personalized training with GenOn’s Training Coordinator, Wilson McCoy.
4
Pilot
A trial run of an intergenerational gathering.
Develop a concrete plan with action steps needed to hold an intergenerational event. This may be a new gathering or a current gathering that you modify to become intentionally intergenerational.
5
Launch
Regular intergenerational gatherings.
Take time for evaluation and gather feedback from the congregation in consultation with GenOn staff to adjust plans before launching regular events.
6
Sustain
Intergenerational ministry for church-wide transformation.
Determine ongoing methods to equip and empower ministry leaders. Continue in relationship with GenOn for ongoing support.
Resources for gathering and learning
Meal-based sessions that bring generations around tables for 45–60 minutes of story, worship, and fun. Built for facilitators using 1-2 key leaders, not teachers.
Seven flexible, Scripture-centered sessions that include reflection, activity, and prayer. Great for small or large groups, at church or home, no prep teams required.
Two-hour gatherings for all ages for Lent, Advent, VBS or retreats, designed for learning, play and worship that feels like family time.
Weekly rhythm of Bible study, play, worship arts and shared meals modeled after Acts 2:42. Builds deep, lasting community within the whole church.
