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Good Direction -- Evaluate: Step 2 in Becoming Intentionally Intergenerational

60 Years of Nurturing Intergenerational Relationships in Churches

Two Questions: Chris Barnett

Introducing Kevin Johnson, Our New Board Member

Two Questions: Brittany Sky

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Good Direction -- Evaluate: Step 2 in Becoming Intentionally Intergenerational

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Liz PerraudExecutive DirectorGenOn Ministries       I have little experience with home building or remodeling, but as one who assisted my mother in hanging wallpaper many times, I do understand how a plumb line works. Those who hang pictures or wallpaper or build things use a plumb line to keep their work straight. When the cord is held in such a way that the weight can dangle freely, the plumb line ensures a structure or object is centered. This simple tool is a checkpoint for evaluating a good direction and making corrections. In the Bible, a plumb line was...

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60 Years of Nurturing Intergenerational Relationships in Churches

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From two pastors who "grew up" in LOGOS midweek ministry: “The power of intergenerational connection through LOGOS has been central to my approach to ministry. While the trend among many churches is to have separate events (and even worship) for children and youth, my own experience of these multigenerational connections later revealed to me how formational that was to my own journey of faith. But if there is one foundational understanding that has stuck with me throughout the years, it is the one on the buttons we used to make and wear: ‘I am a Child of God.’” Rev. Mark...

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Two Questions: Chris Barnett

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 Chris BarnettExecutive General Manager, Intergen, Australia and Assembly Resource Unit, Uniting Church Australia     In each edition of IG Mix, we ask someone the same two questions about intergenerational ministry: “What keeps you up at night?” and “What gets you up in the morning?” What keeps you up at night? While the case for a more intergenerational approach to ministry and mission continues to be bolstered by a growing field of research and “real life” stories of positive change, overall momentum toward greater intergenerationality across churches seems to be slowing down. Though this is totally understandable in the light of...

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Introducing Kevin Johnson, Our New Board Member

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It is our honor to share that Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson has accepted a call to serve on the GenOn Ministries Board of Directors. Kevin serves as Director, Children’s Ministries for Congregational Vitality and Intentional Discipleship and Discipleship Ministries for the United Methodist Church. Kevin’s hero Fred Rogers suggests that we, “listen to the children, learn about them, learn from them. Think of the children first.” This quote defines Rev. Kev’s approach to ministry, as well as his passion for intergenerational worship and communication. Kevin, an ordained elder of the Kentucky Annual Conference, has more than 20 years of ministry...

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Two Questions: Brittany Sky

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Brittany SkyProject DirectorChristian Parenting Project       In each edition of IG Mix, we ask someone the same two questions about intergenerational ministry: “What keeps you up at night?” and “What gets you up in the morning?” What keeps you up at night?As a mom with a young child, I often spiral at night about the ways I want to support Rowan as he grows. Last night I was kept awake thinking through his overnight sleep troubles and how I can support his transition into a big kid bed. As a ministry leader, these experiences help me remember what other...

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