Intergenerational Ministry Resources
Organizations
Gen On Ministries - https://www.genonministries.org/ - Rebuilding the fabric of church communities through intergenerational relationships. Offers training and workshops, resources including curriculum, and a yearly youth summit
Messy Church USA - https://messychurchusa.org/ - A way of being church for all-ages to join in experiencing fun and faith-formative activities. Found throughout the globe. Based on the values of all-ages together, celebration, creativity, hospitality, and centering ourselves in Christ. Offers curriculum, training, a national conference, and resources for churches that are part of the Messy Church network.
ReFocus Ministry – https://refocusministry.org – Connecting generations in meaningful relationships for lifelong discipleship. Offers coaching, cohorts, free & low-cost family discipleship resources, and a blog.
The Center for Faith and Children at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School - https://faithandchildren.org/ - Reimagining church where a child’s faith flourishes. Offers bi-annual Children’s Spirituality Summit, resources for churches, parents and ministry leaders and ministry cohorts
Building Faith -https://buildfaith.org/ - Our mission is to equip and inspire churches and individuals for the ministry of Christian education and faith formation. Offers articles and resources specific to intergenerational ministry (use the search bar to locate information)
Resources
Faith Inkubators - https://faithink.com/ - Faith Inkubators is a committed partners with congregations and leaders walking with young people and families on the journey of faith and striving to life fully into the baptismal promises we share as a communities of faith. Offers several curriculum resources for confirmation, baptism and rites of passage.
Lifelong Faith - https://www.lifelongfaith.com/ - Training, Resources and Tools to Develop Lifelong Faith Formation. Offers books, articles, and intergenerational library of downloadable content.
Faith Formation Exchange - https://faithformationlearningexchange.net/ - The Faith Formation Learning Exchange is dedicated to helping leaders in Christian ministry develop lifelong faith formation for all ages and generations that is informed by solid research, effective practices, cutting-edge thinking, and real-world models and tools. Intergenerational books here - https://faithformationlearningexchange.net/intergenerational-books.html
Social Media
Birthing Cross + Gen Community – Facbook group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/497608460258081 - This group was birthed during a week-long retreat exploring worship-Sunday school-Family Faith Formation hybrids with Rich Melheim in Aspen, Colorado, October 2012. Many of us have different contexts and experiences with these elements, but in our hearts we know the importance of passing on the faith, the role of parents in this action, the possibilities of re-imagining worship as "edu-worship" whereby scripture is truly embedded and connected with every day life. We believe that the priesthood of all believers opens us new possibilities for worship and education
ReFocus Family and Intergen Ministry – Facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/835490679862277 - This group is open to all parents and ministers interested in having an ongoing conversation about the church and home working together in reaching the youngest generation. Topics such as transitioning to family ministry, equipping the home for discipleship, and creating intergenerational relationships at church are up for grabs. Appropriate blog posts welcome!
Family Ministry Community – Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/721367189424536 - Run by Renewanation, this group focuses on family ministry and parent discipleship with an awareness of the need for connecting generations in community.