DERRICK MCQUEEN ASSISTANT PASTOR Freedom temple ministries Multigenerational Approaches: Destroying the Generational Barriers by Creating Bridges DERRICK MCQUEEN ASSISTANT PASTOR Freedom temple ministries

Purpose Can’t we all just get along? This session focuses on building bridges of communication within the church to foster positive relationships among generations. The story of Rodney King – racial tension due to police brutality Perspectives and perceptions shaped through or history/experiences

Objectives To better understand the demographics of our churches Learn a new language Repair and improve the bridge

The Church is made up of……. All of Us The Church is made up of……..All of Us!!!! - GI/Depression Generation - Silent Generation - Baby Boomers - Generation X - Millenials A lot of personalities, backgrounds, and interests bringing their gifts, talents, and wisdom – celebrate the CHURCH!! The disconnect – COMMUNICATION!!!

The Church is made up of……. All of Us The Church is made up of……..All of Us!!!! - Personalities, backgrounds, and interests - Gifts, talents, knowledge, and wisdom CELEBRATE THE CHURCH!!! A lot of personalities, backgrounds, and interests bringing their gifts, talents, and wisdom – celebrate the CHURCH!! The disconnect – COMMUNICATION!!!

Generational Barriers - Personalities, backgrounds, and interests - Communication A lot of personalities, backgrounds, and interests bringing their gifts, talents, and wisdom – celebrate the CHURCH!! The disconnect – COMMUNICATION!!!

Can We Talk - Baby Boomers - Born 1946 - 1964 - Current age between 54-72 Impactful Events - Civil Rights Movement - Women’s Movement

Can We Talk - Generation X - Born 1965 - 1981 - Current age between 37-53 Impactful Events - WWW launch - Fall of the Berlin Wall

Can We Talk - Millenials - Born 1982 - present - Current age between 0-36 Impactful Events - 9/11 - Internet Some crossover experiences

Why is Communication Important Why is Communication Important? - Important for expressing information, behavior and our feelings and thoughts. - Helps to understand and respond to other’s feelings, thoughts, knowledge and behavior. Some crossover experiences

Communication Barriers. Inattention: not listening, being distracted Communication Barriers Inattention: not listening, being distracted Premature evaluation: we hear part of the message, then jump to conclusions Emotions: strong feelings about the person or topic, often because of previous experience Inconsistency: Conflicting information Lack of feedback: not checking the message is understood or remembered Individual differences: gender, age, confidence, personality, history, education, beliefs, attitudes, language Some crossover experiences

Communication…. What Are You Saying Communication…..What Are You Saying? - Be Clear - Be Concise - Be Knowledgeable

Communication…..Why Are You Saying It? - Be Honest - Be Open

Communication…..Where Are the Results? - Be Productive - Be Flexible

What Does the Bible Say? Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. The story of Rodney King – racial tension due to police brutality Perspectives and perceptions shaped through or history/experiences

Questions/Comments The story of Rodney King – racial tension due to police brutality Perspectives and perceptions shaped through or history/experiences

References Brewer, M. (2012). Bridging the Generations: The Challenge of Engaging the Community and Raising Money Moore, A. (2017). How to Attract Millenials to Your Church Grubb, V. (2016). Clash of the Generations, Managing the New Workplace Reality. John Wiley and Sons The story of Rodney King – racial tension due to police brutality Perspectives and perceptions shaped through or history/experiences

Freedom temple ministries Contact Information DERRICK MCQUEEN ASSISTANT PASTOR Freedom temple ministries dmcqueen@ftmrockhill.org 803-327-7888