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ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS. “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS-”. Are We Still Serving This Present Age ?. ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS. “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS” Foundational Scriptures
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ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS-” Are We Still Serving This Present Age?
ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS” Foundational Scriptures Psalms89:1 “Make known God’s faithfulness to ALL GENERATIONS.” 1.Does our service & ministry cater to one, a few, or all four generations in our church? 2.There is no division at the CROSS! *Intersections of Cross
ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS” 3 CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT DEALING WITH GENERATIONAL CHANGES 1.Inability to Make Disciples 2.Slow Decline In Churches 3.Less Money to Finance Ministries
ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS” The Four Generations 1.Builders ….-1945 (Chuck Berry- Johnny B Good BC/ Mahalia Jackson- Move On Up A Little Higher AD) -Hard Workers -Savers/ Frugal -LOYAL/DEPENDABLE *Concerning the church, some of them are not involved, & they feel not needed.
ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS” The Four Generations 2.Boomers 1946-1965 (Temptations- Ain’t To Proud To Beg BC/ Edwin Hawkins Singers- Oh Happy Day AD) -Educated/Independent -Questioners of Authority/ Civil Rights -Beginning of Single Parent Era *Concerning the church and home, they like celebrative worship, small groups, expanded roles of women.
ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS” The Four Generations 3.Busters 1965-1983 (MJ- Beat It BC/ John P. Kee- Jesus Is Real AD) -Feel Neglected -Rejected Values -Postpone Marriage *Concerning the church, they have a shorter attention span, and they like less structure; don’t care for all the formalities.
ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS” The Four Generations 4.Bridgers 1983-Present (Dorrough- Ice Cream Paint Job BC/ TyeTribbett- Victory AD) -Tech Savvy -Entrepreneurial -Want to Be Connected *Concerning the church, they want honest relationships, authentic faith, mentoring.
ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS “ONE CHURCH (FOUR) GENERATIONS” Reaching The Four Generations 1.Builders- Group Activities/Ceramics; Sun. School; Senior Citizens Housing/ FAMILY LIFE CENTER 2.Boomers- Make Preaching & Teaching Practical; Be Progressive in Ministry; Use people based upon Gift & not Need; Fitness Classes; FAMILY LIFE CENTER 3.Busters- Music; Answer Their Questions; Teach Life Skills; New Ministries; pick up B-Ball; FAMILY LIFE CENTER 4.Bridgers- Let them see our faith; Accept them as they are; FLC