Intergenerational Ministry - Intergen
OCTOBER UPDATE
These resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.
INTERGEN OCTOBER UPDATE
1. 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 significant intergenerational ministry resourcing opportunity we are yet to have offered in Victoria.
With contributions from Darren Philip (UK, author of Being an Intergenerational Church), Christina Embree (USA, from ReFocus) and Tammy Preston (AUS, from Intergenerate ), How We Gather Matters will be an incredibly valuable day!
Information: Traralgon Oct 26 Parkville Oct 29 Geelong Oct 30 Bendigo Oct 31
2. Weekly Intergen Resources
Oct 6 Who’s at the Top?
Oct 13 Chess, Thrones and Grace
Oct 20 Priest Material
Oct 27 A Perfect Priest
3. Anticipating Advent
Watery Advent (Advent Wreath Liturgy)
Advent: Something is Coming! (Worship resource)
Advent: Life In Faith Together (Intergenerational resource)
Advent Collection (All previous Intergen Advent resources)
Nb. Watch out for NEW Advent resources in the November Update
4. Lost Sheep Stories (Latest & Classic)
Fish, Loaf, Lunch [John 6:1-15]
The Lampstand [Matthew 5:14-16]
Webster the Preacher Duck [James 1:22]
ALL Lost Sheep stories [including multiple Advent/Christmas options]
5. Paper Bag Puzzles
Paper Bag Puzzles 1 (PRC)
Paper Bag Puzzles 2 (PRC)
Paper Bag Puzzles 3 (PRC)
Paper Bag Puzzles 4 (PRC)
6. SparkHouse
Institutional kenosis
Talking to kids about scary events
Creating routines for pre-schoolers
The importance of faith rituals for teens
7. Leading Ideas
Being the Body of Christ through Intergenerational Practice
The Benefits of Intergenerational Christian Formation
Discipleship & Mission in Australian Micro-Churches
Engaging Polarisation with Kindness
8. Two More Excellent Opportunities
- Max7 AI Academy (Oct 19 - Nov 23)
The Max7 AI Academy is an opportunity to learn the latest about AI tools from global ministry leaders who are using them every day. This Academy aims to be an up to the minute practical learning experience in using AI chatbots, generative art & music, AI video & animation. It also builds off the skills and momentum of the media and animation team behind Max7.org and the Max7 animations seen by tens of millions of people. The Academy draws on decades of pre-AI media development experience.
More information: Max7 AI Academy
- Converge Oceania Nov 7 Melbourne
Converge Oceania invites you to hear Dr Graham Stanton and Dr Rowan Lewis unpack what they’ve discovered about the supportive and contrary factors for robust discipleship, and how these factors impact the faith journeys of our young people. The conference will be an informative, practical and collaborative event addressing churches, youth groups, schools, families, training institutions and other community-based Christian organisations.
More information: 2024 Converge Conference