Discipling the Next Generations
At its heart, “The Great Commission” (Matt 28:16-20) is a call to pass on the faith by making disciples who follow in the footsteps of Jesus. A key part of discipling is the way the Church nurtures and encourages children, youth and young adults within its family. We seek to resource the next generations of Christian faith by inviting younger people to join in God’s mission, equipping and releasing them to do so.
The Discipling the Next Generations Circle is an invitation to be involved with how the Assembly supports our next generation of leaders and to connect with others who are passionate about this space.
Open to everyone, Circle members will have the opportunity to learn more about and to participate in the ways we do this, including the creation of resources, developing intergenerational awareness in diverse settings and the initiation and support of national youth events.
MEET CIRCLE ADVOCATE VIRGINIA LAVAKI
Circle Panel Members
The Panel Members for this Circle are Amanda Nicholas, Jason Kioa, Joshua Harbort,
Melissa Neumann, Michael Ramaidama and Steven Molkentin.
LATEST STORIES
Intergen Update - October
Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenOCTOBER UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.INTERGEN OCTOBER UPDATE1. How We Gather Matters (Victoria only: Melbourne, Bendigo, Geelong, Traralgon)Aimed at ministers, pastors and church leaders, as well as being suitable for those with a specific generational focus, How We Gather Matters is arguably the most…
Intergen Update - September
Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenSEPTEMBER UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.INTERGEN SEPTEMBER UPDATE1. How We Gather Matters (Victoria only: Melbourne, Bendigo, Geelong, Traralgon)Aimed at ministers, pastors and church leaders, as well as being suitable for those with a specific generational focus, How We Gather Matters is arguably the most…
A prayer for International Youth Day 2024
A prayer for International Youth Day 2024 Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia, has offered this prayer for the UN celebration which spotlights youth issues each yearToday on 12 August we mark International Youth Day, an annual observance on the United Nations calendar which spotlights youth issues on a global scale…
Intergen Update - July
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Intergen Update - June
Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenJUNE UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.INTERGEN JUNE UPDATE Kids, Families & Church: Ministry Resourcing Day August 13 9.30am-2.30pm Melbourne (North Balwyn) Especially for staff and ministry teams (ordained and lay), this very special resourcing event will assist…
Intergen Update - May (Pentecost)
Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenMAY/PENTECOST UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.INTERGEN MAY/PENTECOST UPDATE A Messy Science Adventure: Faith, Science and the Environment in Conversation (Melbourne and Perth)Looking for ways to engage people right across the age spectrum in the BIG questions around faith, science and the…