Intergenerational ministry resources, tools & training
Start the conversation for your churchGenOn provides a variety of approaches to partner with your church to grow intergenerational community.
Below, you can sample or purchase a resource, or find training/consulting options. Our staff love what they do and offer unparalleled assistance for every approach, both in the start-up and in sustaining your ministry.
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.
Zoom call visits
Invite us for an online visit with your church. We are available to lead committee meetings, staff meetings, Sunday morning classes and special gatherings. Consider this option as a way to introduce intergenerational ministry to your key leaders.
Cost: $200 per hour
Keynote and workshop leadership
Invite GenOn staff to keynote and lead workshops on intergenerational ministry at your church and upcoming conferences.
Workshops to develop intergenerational ministry
Option 1
Intergenerational Checkup
(1 90-minute session online)
Request this session for you and your church leaders to evaluate your current ministries through an intergenerational lens. This is an excellent place to begin as you explore ways to become a more intentionally intergenerational congregation. Learn why gathering multiple generations together helps to cultivate Christ-centered community.
The cost for your church is $375.
Option 2
Intergenerational Ministry Development Sessions
(3 90-minute sessions online or in person)
Our Intergenerational Development Sessions are a guided process for a team of church leaders assisted by a GenOn Guide. This option is available for any size church to design their own approach to further develop intergenerational gatherings in a chosen ministry area – Worship, Study, Service or Fellowship.
Session 1: Discover - Learn why gathering multiple generations together helps to cultivate Christ-centered community
Session 2: Evaluate - Take a snapshot of where your church is currently with intergenerational ministry
Session 3: Learn - Develop steps to implement your plan for more intentional intergenerational ministry in your chosen Ministry Area
Total cost for 3: $475* with built-in savings, for an unlimited number of participants from your congregation
*For in-person sessions, travel and lodging costs for two training leaders are additional.
Thoughts from a participant
“Liz's workshop was engaging and interactive. As we explore how to become a more intergenerational congregation, GenOn has given us some concrete and common language to use. Our small group conversations resulted in church members dreaming about a number of different ministries. We are excited about what that means for intentional intergenerationality making its way into many areas of church life here.”
Rev. Julie Hester, Associate Pastor for Faith Formation, First Presbyterian Church, Asheville, NC
