Inter Generational Christian Education

Intergenerational Christian Education: Opportunity for Building Community Discussion Guide LEA Monograph Spring 2003

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Who has participated in an intergenerational learning experience? Describe your experience.

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Just asking . . . • Does your congregation have a strategy for Intergenerational Christian Education (IGCE)? • Does your school have a strategy for IGCE?

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What is your definition of Intergenerational Christian Education?

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Your congregation . . . • What are the age group demographics of your congregation? • How would you describe your congregation in general terms? (young, old, etc.) • Who is at risk of being “left out” of your design for educational experiences?

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How can you start an interactive discussion of faith, history, tradition, and experiences with students? In what way can the interaction be intergenerational?

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Other than yourself, which adults can you identify who would be trusted role models and able to interact with your students?

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Which young people can you identify who would be trusted role models and able to participate in making decisions?

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What types of decisions could be made jointly by different age groups at your place of ministry regarding service to congregation and community?

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Is there anything in theology or scripture that promotes or prohibits intergenerational educational interaction or decision making?

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Share experiences in which you have observed students witnessing to someone from another age group—including educators.

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Share experiences in which you have seen adults witness to students in a setting other than Lutheran school, Sunday school, or VBS. Of the two sharing experiences in this and the previous slide, which have you seen more? Why?

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Time for an attitude check: • So far, how do you feel about IGCE? • So far, do you see a place for it in vision or planning for your educational ministry?

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What is the difference between family ministry and IGCE?

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Want ad . . . • Who would make a good facilitator for an IGCE activity in your congregation or school? • What team work would be required?

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Planning an IGCE Activity • What will be the activity? • Will the setting be within an existing educational ministry or a special event? • What leadership do you need?

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Planning an IGCE Activity • Who should know about the activity? • How will you invite and encourage participants? • How will you evaluate the activity?

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Planning an IGCE Activity • What is the organizational time line? – Decide what needs to be done – When it needs to be done – And who will do it

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God bless you! • Intergenerational Christian Education LEA Monograph written by Christine Ross • Intergenerational Christian Education discussion guide written by Edward Grube • Lutheran Education Association: Linking, Equipping, & Affirming Educators in Lutheran Ministries • Visit LEA at www.lea.org

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