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The Generations

The Generations. In most ecclesias in the West, there are 4 to 5 generations at any point in time Biblically, there are examples of the transfer from one generation to another, with great differences between the two generations.

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The Generations

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  1. The Generations

  2. In most ecclesias in the West, there are 4 to 5 generations at any point in time • Biblically, there are examples of the transfer from one generation to another, with great differences between the two generations

  3. Psalm 78:1-7 indicates the crucial responsibility we have to transmit the Truth from generation to generation • The rest of the Psalm outlines the consequences of Israel’s failure to do so

  4. Examples of Generational change • Exodus 1:8, a new generation who knew not Joseph • Judges 1:27, 28; 2:10, a generation who knew not Yahweh • Ezra 3:10-13, Haggai 2:3, rejoicing and weeping

  5. Veterans born pre-1946 • Baby Boomers 1946 – 1964 • Generation X 1965 – 1977 • Generation Y 1978 – 1994

  6. VETERANS (born before 1946) • Privacy • Hard work • Trust/their word and a handshake meant much • Formality • Authority • Social Order • Generational Challenges • Form over function • Management of dysfunction and emotional issues not always frank or effective • Inflexibility in practice and suspicion of innovation

  7. Baby Boomers (Born 1946 to 1964) • Competitive • Hard workers • Success oriented, and used to status symbols and prosperity • Challenging and aggressive • Sometimes Anti - rules • Strong organizers and a powerful block group in worldly negotiations • The generation that is viewed by younger people as greedy, wasteful, destroyers of the economy and the ecology

  8. Baby Boomers (Born 1946 to 1964) • Generational Challenges • Competition, conflict and confrontation oriented • Focus on work bit into the life of the family and the ecclesia • The attraction of success could make service in the Truth a quest for influence and prestige as opposed to community building • Rebellion against the past and a discarding of traditions worth retaining • A dominant generation whose impact will be very significant for good or for evil

  9. Generation “X” (Born 1965 to 1977) • Entrepreneurial • Independent • Creative • Information and technology oriented • Not loyal to companies • Intent on achieving a work-life balance • Most educated generation • Generational Challenges • “Work-life balance” • Confrontation averse compared with Boomers, may struggle to find the balance between toleration and the need to confront issues • Can be a mobile ecclesial population

  10. Generation “Y” (Born 1978 to 1994) • Most Socially inclined of all generations • Unlike Gen X, they are likely to work longer in one place • Can be unrealistic in their demands • Value honesty and involvement in decision making • Extremely adaptable to a high pace of change • The least well read of all generations • Most technology savvy • Work best in teams

  11. Generation “Y” (Born 1978 to 1994) • Generational Challenges • Social aspects of the Truth could take precedence over doctrine, with the Word diminished as the core • Their unrealistic expectations could put people into roles and work prematurely with a deterioration in the quality of work/service performed • The “inclusiveness” with which they have been raised socially/educationally could drive an opening up of fellowship boundaries beyond what is Biblically defensible. We can expect many alternate ecclesial models or alternatives to ecclesial life, with an emphasis on diversity and/or technology

  12. Their “change” based world could entail continual ecclesial upset and generational conflict as change is implemented just for the sake of change rather than real improvement • Their illiteracy bodes ill for the continuity of the depth of teaching and knowledge of the Truth that have been key to the life of our community

  13. Different Outlook on Work • Veterans work first • Baby Boomers live to work • Generation X work to live • Generation Y live then work

  14. We don't have to agree however we must strive to understand the different mind-sets and how each group sees the world based on their experiences so that we can build our ecclesias, together

  15. Generations working together Titus 2:1-5

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