Holly Catterton Allen and Christine Lawton Ross, Intergenerational Christian Formation: Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community and Worship. IVP Academic, 2012. Referenced in: Generational Issues in Churches LifeandLeadership.com Summary I have always respected Holly Allen’s ministry. Here, she teams with Christine Lawton Ross to produce a comprehensive defense of and guide to intergenerational
Christian Smith, Kari Christofferson, Hilary Davidson, and Patricial Snell Herzog, Lost in Transition: The Dark Side of Emerging Adulthood. Zondervan, 2011. Prequels: Smith, Soul Searching Smith, Souls in Transition Referenced in: Generational Issues LifeandLeadership.com Summary This builds on the extensive research of the National Study of Youth and Religion (NSYR) that spawned the prequels to
Richard Dunn and Jana Sundene, Shaping the Journey of Emerging Adults. IVP Books, 2012. Referenced in: Generational Issues LifeandLeadership.com Summary Although this volume relates some of the standard research on the difficult spiritual journey of emerging adults, it goes beyond by suggesting a mentoring-based discipling approach for this age group. They suggest that in a
Brian Simmons, Wandering in the Wilderness: Changes and Challenges to Emerging Adults Christian Faith. ACU Press, 2011. Referenced in: Generational Issues in Churches LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book looks at a group that is largely forgotten in today’s congregations, emerging adults (ages 18-30). Simmons addresses the fact that those who are transitioning from the status of
Peter Menconi, The Intergenerational Church: Understanding Congregations from WWII to www.com. CreateSpace, 2010. Referenced in: Generational Issues in Churches LifeandLeadership.com Summary This volume is self-published by Pete Menconi, who ministers at Greenwood Community Church in Denver. He addresses this reality: “America and American churches are experiencing a quiet but profound transformation. For the first time
Kara Powell, Brad Griffin, and Cheryl Crawford, Sticky Faith, Youth Worker Edition: Practical Ideas to Nurture Long-Term Faith in Teenagers. Zondervan, 2011. Companion volumes: Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids Sticky Faith Teen Curriculum with DVD Referenced in: Generational Issues in Churches LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is one of a set
David Kinnaman, You Lost Me: Why Young People are Leaving Church…and Rethinking Faith. Baker Books, 2011. Companion volume: Kinnaman, unChristian Referenced in: Generational Issues in Churches LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book from Barna Research reveals the results of a nationwide study of 18-29 year olds who have a Christian background but grow disenchanted with the church
Kenda Creasy Dean, Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church. Oxford University Press, 2010. Companion volume: Smith and Denton, Soul Searching Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below
Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton, Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers. Oxford University Press, 2009. Note: This listing is part of the site archive on generational studies. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or
Tim Clydesdale, First Year Out: Understanding American Teens after High School (Morality and Society Series). University of Chicago Press, 2007. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to
