Resources

Intergenerational Worship
Intergenerational worship meets specific generational needs, but also provides opportunities for congregants to get to know each other, to pray for each other, to celebrate and mourn together. We pray the resources in this section nourish intergenerational unity and vibrancy in worshiping communities.

Articles, including questionnaires, interviews, lectures
Church All Age Worship Health Check (from www.familyworship.org.uk)
Chris Juby
a helpful series of questions for assessing how well your church is doing at being intergenerational
Classic Christian Insights about Worship's Deep Meaning and Purpose
key themes for worship leaders to consider for all styles and types of congregations
From Age to Age: Making Your Vision for Intergenerational Worship a Reality
Joyce Borger
a rationale for intergenerational worship as well as several practical suggestions for including all ages in congregational worship. First published in The Banner, August 2004, and used by permission.
From the Lone Ranger to a Pierced Stranger: Understanding the Different Generations
Jeff VanKooten
an overview of the characteristics of each generation and their expectations for worship
Glimpses of Intergenerational Worship
reflections on intergenerational worship
Intergenerational Worship: Engaging Worshipers of All Ages
Ed Seely
a worship lesson from a training curriculum for pastors in Africa sponsored by the Timothy Institute
Joel's Dream Team
what one group of pastors learned about intergenerational worship
Travels with Paul (Reformed Worship)
Robert J. Keeley, Laura Keeley and Marvin J. Hofman
Bringing the First Missionary Journey to Life—with Kids
Understanding the Generations Survey
survey results on intergenerational worship
Why focus on intergenerational worship?

Books
New book on intergenerational worship

Events
See Calendar of Events for a complete listing of upcoming events

Past Events
The Church Together: Exploring Intergenerational Worship
COLAM (Conference on Liturgy and Music) explored biblical, practical, and creative approaches to intergenerational worship
The Intergenerational Ministry Conference
Highlights from conference held October 2004

Multimedia
The Leadership Challenge in the Multigenerational Congregation
Rev. Dr. Gilbert Rendle, Alban Institute
lectures presented at Calvin Theological Seminary
April 2003
 1) Multigenerational as the Context for Ministry (Real Audio)
 2) The Limits of Problem Solving (Real Audio)
 3) New Models and Skills (Real Audio)
 4) The New Intuitive Leadership (Real Audio)

Other links
www.familyworship.org.uk
a UK based, non-profit organization providing songs and other resources to help all ages in the church worship together

Vital Worship
Feature stories ... for inspiration, learning, and group discussion

All Ages Needed for Intergenerational Worship
Though many churches offer multiple worship options, each pegged to an age or generation, Howard Vanderwell and Steve Burger make a case for intergenerational worship that has families worshiping together.

Joy: When All Ages Worship Together
Geoffrey, age 7, interrupted the vicar's prayer. Hands on hips, he demanded, “You mean Jesus died?” What happened next reveals how one congregation answered a classic dilemma of intergenerational worship.