Presentation given at the "Urban Academy" of The Desert Southwest Conference of The United Methodist Church. The content is Copyright 2009 by David & Kathy Lynn. All Rights Reserved

1. Great Cross  Generational Ideas & Activities for Great Ministry

14. Ten Ideas You Can Try

32. Ministry Map

34. Ministry Map

35. Spectrum of Adult Attitudes

36. Spectrum of Adult Attitudes Paternalism Partners in Ministry Control

37. Spectrum of Adult Attitudes Paternalism Partners in Ministry Control Children’s Church Youth Small Groups Family Home Visits

39. Young People Viewed as Objects Objects Adults are in control with no expectation for youth to have an active voice in congregational life. Descriptive Words: Tokenism; Ornament; Control Example: Confirmation; Youth Sunday School Attitude: Adults know what is best for young people Objective: Spiritual growth of young people. By-product: Conformity of young people and acceptance of the ministry program as it is.

40. Young People Viewed as Recipients Recipients Adults are in control with an expectation that youth participate in congregational life for their personal spiritual growth . Descriptive Words: Paternalism; Assignee; Beneficiary Example: Youth Group; Youth Sunday Attitude: Adults know what is best for young people but do allow some youth involvement Objective: Spiritual growth of young people. By-product: Body of Christ is built up when young people are involved and have a voice

41. Young People Viewed as Resources Resources There is a Youth/Adult Partnership (Shared control) Example: Youth-led Cross  Generational Sunday school. Descriptive Words: Ministry Partner; Co-leader Objective: Body of Christ is built up By-product: Spiritual growth of young people and adults. Life-long connection to church.