DeHaven Fund
for Assistance
The DeHaven Fund underwrites the cost for a church to explore and implement ways to become an intentionally intergenerational church; specifically, where funding is limited and particularly for economically disadvantaged churches or communities. Recipients will benefit from a long-term relationship with GenOn Ministries, rather than short-term solutions.
The Fund is named in memory of Jane DeHaven, a member of First Christian Church in Des Moines, Iowa, who was instrumental in starting and leading the church's LOGOS ministry, and served as a volunteer training leader with GenOn.
The DeHaven Fund is for churches that are
- Committed to becoming more intentionally intergenerational or
- Starting or restarting LOGOS or other intergenerational ministry
- Currently doing LOGOS and need training to re-energize their ministry
- Located in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and UK
…but see funding their vision as a roadblock.
You can use an award from the DeHaven Fund for
- Support for congregations to explore intergenerational ministry
- Guidance for church leaders to evaluate current ministries and create a shared vision
- Foundational training to develop intergenerational ministry
- Resources to implement intergenerational gatherings
- Coaching and consulting for ongoing support
- Youth Summit registration to attend a week-long summer retreat
Thoughts from a recipient
"Why LOGOS? In order to help our church live out the Great Commandment to love God and love all. LOGOS provides a process to do that, to allow the church to put into practice Jesus' teachings. We needed training to be capable to do so and fell in love with GenOn Ministries' emphasis on intergenerational experiences - that children, youth, and adults receive ministry together. We are a new church without funds to pay for training and resources. The DeHaven Fund provided that.
Pastor Reuben K. Thomas, recipient of DeHaven funds
How can you support the DeHaven Fund?
Are you passionate about intergenerational Christ-centered community?
Would you like to partner with GenOn in making sure churches that might not be able to afford resources and training get what they need to become thriving Christian ministries?
All designated donations will go directly to the DeHaven Fund.
If you know a church that could benefit from the fund, please share this page with them.
