DE042-612 - Intergenerational Ministry

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 6
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • develop ministeriesUnit Discipline

Exclusions

DM002-5/712, DM007-6/7/812

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Developing knowledge and understanding of intergenerational ministry including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice.

B. Be able to

1. Identify the theological and social scientific foundations of intergenerational ministry.

2. Observe and Analyse a developmental ministry through the lens of intergenerational ministry

3. Present Analytical evidence-based perspectives on intergenerational ministry.

C. Be in a position to

Applying perspectives and skills from ‘Intergenerational Ministry’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts.

Content

1. Theological foundations such as the theology of community, people of God, household of God, OT & NT practices of gathering and worship, gathering and worship of God’s people in historical perspective.

2. Social-scientific perspectives on discipleship, faith formation, church gathering, worship and community.

3. Intergenerational ministry as a whole church model.

4. The place and practice of children’s and youth ministry in an intergenerational church.

5. The place and practice of family ministry in an intergenerational church.

6. Intergenerational ministry for young adults, singles, couples, broken and blended households and seniors.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Allen, Holly Catterton, ed. InterGenerate: Transforming Churches through Intergenerational Ministry. Abilene, TX.: ACU Press, 2018.

Allen, Holly Catterton, and Christine Lawton Ross. Intergenerational Christian Formation: Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community and Worship. Downers Grove, IL.: IVP Academic, 2012.

Balswick, Jack O., and Judith K. Balswick. The Family: A Christian Perspective of the Contemporary Home. Fourth. Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker Academic, 2014.

Bengtson, Vern L. Families and Faith: How Religion Is Passed Down across Generations. Oxford, UK: Oxford Uni. Press, 2017.

Clark, Chap. Adoptive Church: Creating an Environment Where Emerging Generations Belong. Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker Academic, 2018.

Deprez, Matthew. Join Generations: Becoming Unashamedly Intergenerational. London, UK: lulu.com, 2013.

Garland, Diana R. Family Ministry: A Comprehensive Guide. 2nd ed. Downers Grove, IL.: IVP Academic, 2012.

Hellerman, Joseph H. When the Church Was a Family Recapturing Jesus' Vision for Authentic Christian Community. Nashville, TN.: B&H, 2009.

Joiner, Reggie. Think Orange. David C. Cook, 2009.

Jones, Timothy Paul. Family Ministry Field Guide: how your church can equip parents to make disciples. Wesleyan Publishing House, 2011.

Ketcham, Sharon G. Reciprocal Church: Becoming a Community Where Faith Flourishes Beyond High School. Downers Grove, IL.: IVP, 2018.

Kinnanman, David. You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church... and Rethinking Faith. Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker, 2016.

Powell, Kara, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin. Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church. Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker, 2016.

Scandrette, Mark, and Lisa Scandrette. Belonging and Becoming: Creating a Thriving Family Culture. Oxford, UK: Monarch, 2017.

Seibel, Cory. Engage All Generations: A Strategic Toolkit for Creating Intergenerational Faith Communities. Abilene, TX.: Abilene Christian University Press, 2021.

———. The Generative Church: Global Conversations about Investing in Emerging Generations. Eugene, OR.: Wipf and Stock, 2019.

Shirley, Chris. Family Ministry and the Church: A Leader's Guide for Ministry Through Families. Nashville: Randall House, 2018.

Sider, Ronald J., and Ben Lowe. The Future of Our Faith: An Intergenerational Conversation on Critical Issues Facing the Church. Grand Rapids, MI.: Brazos Press, 2016.

Smith, Christian, and Amy Adamczyk. Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass 

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