ONE CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS/
ONE CHURCH FOR GENERATIONS
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Are We Still Serving This Present Age?
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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
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3 CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT DEALING WITH
GENERATIONAL CHANGES
1.Inability to Make Disciples
2.Slow Decline In Churches
3.Less Money to Finance Ministries
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Four Generations
4.Bridgers 1983-Present (Dorrough- Ice Cream Paint
Job BC/ Tye Tribbett- Victory AD)
-Tech Savvy
-Entrepreneurial
-Want to Be Connected
*Concerning the church, they want honest
relationships, authentic faith, mentoring.
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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