Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Faithful Generations provides a hopeful and helpful guide to the different adult generations alive today, discussing the events that formed them and the issues important to them. Most importantly, it describes their spiritual distinctions the particular needs, gifts and concerns that drive these different generations. With a basic understanding of how other generations think and what drives them spiritually, ministers and congregations can not only avoid conflict, but also put those distinctions to work in order to minister more effectively and create harmony in our religious communities."
Synopsis
Lucid analysis of how beliefs, expectations and experience differ from one generation to the next - Clear-cut, practical and specific advice about how to use that analysis to facilitate communication, congregational harmony and spiritual direction - Intended for anyone in ministry who wants to be a more effective minister to "other" generations, including pastors, chaplains and spiritual directors Faithful Generations provides a hopeful and helpful guide to the different adult generations alive today, discussing the events that formed them and the issues important to them. Most importantly, it describes their spiritual distinctions-the particular needs, gifts and concerns that drive these different generations. With a basic understanding of how other generations think and what drives them spiritually, ministers and congregations can not only avoid conflict, but also put those distinctions to work in order to minister more effectively and create harmony in our religious communities.