In addition to being a great experience, the annual 2-day Generate Conference saw the generation of a wealth of material (see below). To be added to a distribution list for further intergenerational resources, please e-mail chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au.

 

Andrew McDonough material*

 

• Implementing intergenerationality – learnings
• Exploring intergenerational community (ppt)
• Exploring intergenerational community (h/o)

 

• Key Intergenerational Concepts
• From Multi- to Inter-generational ministry
• Intentionally Intergenerational Children & Families ministry

 

• Intergenerational rites of passage
• Developing an intergenerationally sticky church
• Intentionally intergenerational Seniors ministry

 

*=please use this material respectfully in relation to copyright. Go to Lost Sheep for information on Church Membership/purchase of resources.

Please see below for a number of helpful resources generated in relation to the Intergenerate (AUS) conference. To keep up to date with on-going conversations, resources and ongoing opportunities to explore intergenerational ministry, like the Facebook page Intergenerate Australia.

 

Intergenerational podcasts

 

Knowing the Generations with Holly Allen

Intergenerational Ministry with John Roberto

Past, Present and Future with Christina Embree

Leading Intergenerational Communities with Cory Seibel

Passionate about Discipleship with Caesar Kalinowski

Intergenerational Preaching with Dave Csinos

Sharing the Big Things of Life Together with Mary Hawes

Young People and the Prophetic Edge with Beth Barnett

Every. Person. Matters with Brett Ryan

IntergeneRELAtional Ministry with Terry Williams

 

Intergenerational Process in Church from a Theological Perspective

Intergenerational faith communities – where discipleship happens as a lifestyle with others

 

• Intentional Intergenerationality   (pdf)
• Biblical and Theological Foundations   (pdf)
• More than Worship, More than Sunday   (pdf)
• Creating Intentional Intergenerational Environments   (pdf)
• Belonging and Becoming: creating a thriving intergenerational community   (pdf)

 

 

 

Selected people from around Australia were initially invited together to discern and shape a way forward with regard to the propagation of intergenerational ministry as a ministry paradigm. 15 people participated in AIR I (held in Victoria) and 10 people participated in AIR II (held in NSW). Each gathering took place over 24 hours. Please see below for the Reports from the respective gatherings…

• AIR I Full Summary Report
• AIR II Report Highlights
• AIR II Full Summary Report
• AIR Resource Paper 5: An Eastern and Western Perspective
• AIR Resource Paper 4: Toward a Common Understanding
• AIR Resource Paper 3: 23 Easy Things to Try
• AIR Resource Paper 2: Recommended Intergenerational Reading
• AIR Resource Paper 1: What is AIR?

 

 

 

Building on the foundation laid by Intergenerational Christian Formation, InterGenerate: Transforming Churches through Intergenerational Ministry is an invaluable resource that will assist your church in the development of a more intergenerational culture. The “taster” handouts below have been provided to encourage you to dig deeper into InterGenerate.

• InterGenerate: Why Now?
• InterGenerate: A Theology of Accommodation
• InterGenerate: Learning to Love Together
• InterGenerate: Generational Theory
• InterGenerate: From Multigenerational to Intergenerational
• InterGenerate: From Stories to Findings
• InterGenerate: Unlocking the Power of Intergenerational Leadership
• InterGenerate: In it for the Long Haul
• InterGenerate: Five Best Intergenerational Practices
• InterGenerate: Well-being, Discipleship and Intergenerational Connectedness
• InterGenerate: All Ages Learning Together
• InterGenerate: Babies and Toddlers Too
• InterGenerate: Millennials and Screeners
• InterGenerate: Welcoming Emerging Adults
• InterGenerate: Engaging the Elders among Us
• InterGenerate: Exploring Intentionally Intergenerational Environments
• InterGenerate: Faith Storytelling with All Ages
• InterGenerate: Walking Beside Each Other
• InterGenerate: The Art of Christian Relationships
• InterGenerate: Connecting the Generations through Visual Faith
• InterGenerate: All Age Worship
• InterGenerate: The Intergenerationally Sticky Church

Not just containing reflections for each day, this FREE 2019 Lenten Resource contains weekly ideas for families and households (that can even be adapted for use in the multi-age worship/small group settings). From Ash Wednesday to Easter Day you will find a fresh thought and invitation for reflection for each day. May your Lenten discipleship be enriched by this resource!

Download: 2019 Lent Resource

This FREE intergenerational resource is for multi-age households, small groups and communities of faith committed to growing up together in worship, witness and service. Written by Cath James and funded by the Centre for Theology and Ministry,Growing Up Together comprises an overview of the place of rites and rituals in the lives of young people and their communities plus liturgical resources for marking these significant occasions. Growing Up Together contains resources for recognising and celebrating, in an intergenerational way,

• A new sibling
• Starting school
• The first job
• Transition from adolescence to young adulthood
• Leaving home

 

Download for FREE via Growing Up Together.

This FREE booklet expands on the original with additional chapters covering Autism, Deafness, Schizophrenia and Transgender. Drawing on the extensive experience of Dr. Vivienne Mountain, this practical resource combines insights from both theology and psychology in a very readable form. Topics succinctly covered now include…

• Autism
• Disability
• Deafness
• Transgender
• Schizophrenia
• Grief and Loss
• Care for the Carer
• The Importance of Children
• Understanding Mental Health Issues
• Understanding Healthy Development
• Trauma and Transition Issues for Children
• The Church Responding to Community Disaster

Download for FREE via Building Emotional Health and Wellbeing.

The 2019 Lent Resource is available from CTM Resourcing. Two additional resources referred to in the resource can be found below…

• Luke 15 Stuck story
• Jesus Journal

Risen and Real: Resources for Intergenerational Worship is the result of collaboration between Intergen (formerly the VCCE) and the Centre for Theology and Ministry (CTM). This lectionary-based resource contains a wealth of ideas suitable for use in a typical worship service. Featuring multiple Music Resource suggestions and Bible Focus ideas,…

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