A House Divided: Bridging the Generation Gap in Your Church: Bridging the Generation Gaps in Your Church - Tapa blanda

Generational differences are nothing new in church. There have always been groups and subgroups within a congregation, divided according to age. Yet with the possible exception of their educational programs, congregations have generally practiced a "one-size-fits-all" approach to ministry and worship. Whichever group is dominant-generally the older members, although it can be the younger-sets the tone for musical styles, preaching emphases, and outreach focus. Frequently the non-dominant groups grow restless and dissatisfied, leaving the church to find better opportunities of service and worship elsewhere. The result is often stagnation and decline. Bob Whitesel and Kent R. Hunter wrote this book to provide congregations with a clear understanding of the problems caused by generation gaps as well as to offer ideas for transforming the church into a healthy, growing, tri-generational structure. Key Features: Author recognition; Addresses a very timely issue in a creative way; Offers a specific strategy for implementation in local churches Key Benefits: Readers will gain an understanding of the major differences between the three major age/generational groups in most congregations; Readers will be offered a specific and practical seven step strategy for developing a healthy tri-generational church; Readers will find ways to not only live in peace within the household of faith, but to minister more effectively to community and world

Dr. Bob Whitesel serves as Senior Editor and columnist of "Strategies for Today's Leader" magazine and as an adjunct instructor for Indiana Wesleyan University teaching courses on Strategic Planning, Management, and Organizational Behavior. In addition, he has penned over 140 published articles on church leadership and management. His current column in "Strategies for Today's Leader" titled "From Research to Reality" offers an overview of the very best and brightest research of secular management scholars, provides references for further study, and then suggests concrete ideas for church leaders to translate this research into "reality in action" Dr. Whitesel holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in church growth as well as an M. Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is also the founder of C3 International (Creative Church Consulting, International) in Winona Lake, Indiana.