The Multigenerational Church Crisis: Why We Don't Understand Each Other and How to Unite in Mission

In an age when the American church is shrinking, older and younger generations need to work together to advance the kingdom of God. This book equips pastors and ministry leaders to understand generational differences, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation, and unite them together in one mission. Every generation has its strengths--and its blind spots.Discover how we can help each other create a church that endures. Christians who are now over the age of fifty were raised during an era when 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. These older believers grew up as part of a majority group that understood the mission of the church was to take control of the culture to halt its evils. At the same time, Christians under fifty have lived their entire lives perceiving themselves as a minority group that needs to make credible their faith to a secular, pluralistic culture. These distinct experiences and perceptions have a profound impact on the priorities different generations have for church ministry. It's no wonder that younger and older believers don't always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities. Backed by thorough research, this eminently practical and hopeful book from pastor and scholar Bryan Chapell shows you how to open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world. Harness the strengths of every generation to create a church that endures · open the lines of communication· appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church· unite in one mission to impact your community and the world It may seem hard for younger Christians to believe that people over 50 were raised during an era when 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. These older believers were once part of a majority group that understood the mission of the church was to take control of our culture to halt its evils. At the same time, Christians under 50 have lived their entire lives perceiving themselves as a minority that needs to make credible their faith to a secular, pluralistic culture. These distinct experiences and perceptions have a profound impact on the priorities different generations have for church ministry. It's no wonder that younger and older believers don't always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities? Backed by thorough research, this eminently practical and hopeful book from pastor and scholar Bryan Chapell shows you how to open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world.

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