tional
as
tergenerational ministry
eans being intentional
nd purposeful about
uilding relationships among
ultiple generations in the
urch. This approach to
uth ministry demonstrates
at all are important and
a biblically sound model
r developing disciples
nd energizing your faith
mmunity. Several ideas:
A temporary cold weather
omeless shelter hosted in
ur church where all ages
epare and serve food, eat
th the guests, and play
Board Game Night
Arrange to use someone’s
large basement or a large
room in your church
(depending on your group
size). Arrange to borrow
the good group board
games. Arrange for food
by asking each person
to bring either a drink or
some kind of finger food
that won’t disturb the
game playing nor make
a drippy mess on a game
board. Of course, let everyone in the church know
about this event.
On game night ask different adults to take the lead
at each game table. This person will be the one to
get the game going, make sure everyone knows how
to play, make sure there are enough players, etc.
where mixed-age teams are As people arrive allow them the freedom to choose
a game to play with maybe your only intervention
en fly the kites. End with
being that there is the proper mix of teens to adults.
th all ages to clean up local You also need to jump into your game of choice.
Enjoy the play because there is nothing else for you
.
to lead.
y—particularly the Family
es of mixed ages are
ether for the program year. A Bible may or may not be opened this night. The
spiritual transfer is mostly in the memories formed
as Amanda remembers how funny Randy’s dad was
ngs are not always easy
and Randy feels some pride that his dad was so
more comfortable around
popular.
s challenged when we mix
plenty of opportunities and
hips to develop.
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Nina Sanders, volunteer at Hope Community Church and
support for Wild Frontier, www.wildfrontier.org
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