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Paperback A House Divided Book

ISBN: 0687091047

ISBN13: 9780687091041

A House Divided: Bridging the Generation Gap in Your Church

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Generational differences are nothing new in church. There have always been groups and subgroups within a congregation, divided according to age. Yet with the possible exception of their educational programs, congregations have generally practiced a "one-size-fits-all" approach to ministry and worship. Whichever group is dominant--generally the older members, although it can be the younger--sets the tone for musical styles, preaching emphases, and outreach focus. Frequently the non-dominant groups grow restless and dissatisfied, leaving the church to find better opportunities of service and worship elsewhere. The result is often stagnation and decline. Bob Whitesel and Kent R. Hunter wrote this book to provide congregations with a clear understanding of the problems caused by generation gaps as well as to offer ideas for transforming the church into a healthy, growing, tri-generational structure. Key Features: Author recognition; Addresses a very timely issue in a creative way; Offers a specific strategy for implementation in local churches Key Benefits: Readers will gain an understanding of the major differences between the three major age/generational groups in most congregations; Readers will be offered a specific and practical seven step strategy for developing a healthy tri-generational church; Readers will find ways to not only live in peace within the household of faith, but to minister more effectively to community and world

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Same Gospel, Different delivery

I understand how reviewer Rodboomboom arrived at his conclusions in his review above. However, I think he missed the point of the book entirely. Is a hymn holy and sacred because of its style or because of the words in it? If you answer that a hymn is sacred because of its style then you will agree with Rodboomboom's review of this book. However, if you understand a hymn to be sacred because of the words of the hymn, not the...

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A Bridge Over the Divide

Bob Whitesel and Kent Hunter in "A House Divided" have addressed the difficult issue that has divided the church for many years. They have taken the information we have known for some while about the three generations addressed in the book and applied that information in creative ways to bridge-building over the generational gaps. Their concept of the Tri-Generational Church as a holistic congregation offers much needed hope...

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