Mend the gap: Can the Church Reconnect the Generations? - Softcover

Gardner, Jason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844742849 ISBN 13: 9781844742844

Publisher: IVP, 2008

Synopsis

<p>Pop music, piercings and peers.<br>The familiar issues that create conflict between parents and children belie the rapid rate of cultural change surrounding family life. As society alters beyond recognition, the gap between young and old threatens to become a deep fracture in the heart of families, communities - and churches.<br><br>Urgent surgery is required to mend the gap.<br><br>Resisting simplistic solutions, Jason Gardner deftly analyses the reasons for the growing generation gap, including the role of the church. He provides practical steps forward for church leaders, youthworkers and parents. Underpinning this hopeful book is an unshaking belief in Christ's burning ability to inspire a 'whole big bad beautiful mix of people to follow him, regardless of their age'.</p>

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From the Back Cover

Jason offers a vision of an intergenerational church where people of all ages worship together, learning with and from each other.... You need to read it.
Jenny Baker, Sophia Network

I couldn't put this book down.
Matt Summerfield, Urban Saints

A compelling insight into the challenges of creating and cherishing multi-generational church.
Jill Rowe, Oasis UK Church

This book takes on the absolutely vital task of bringing the generations back together again, and does so with cultural insight, biblical rigour, love for young people and confidence in the potential of the local church.'
Mark Greene, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity

Born out of a deep concern, yet brimming with optimism, the pages of this book contain a wake-up call. Read it and act!
Phil Green, Evangelical Alliance

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844742849
• ISBN 13: 9781844742844
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224