TY - BOOK AU - Nesbit Sbanotto,Elisabeth A. AU - Blomberg,Craig L. TI - Effective generational ministry: biblical and practical insights for transforming church communities SN - 9780801049484 AV - BV4470.N458.E344 2016 PY - 2016/// CY - Grand Rapids, Michigan PB - Baker Academic KW - Church work KW - Intergenerational relations KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Christian Church Growth N1 - 1 and indexes; Boomers at large --; Boomers in light of the Bible --; Priorities for ministry with boomer --; Generation X: the lost middle child --; Xers in light of the Bible --; Priorities for ministry with Xers --; Millennials: apple of the eye --; Millennials in light of the Bible --; Priorities for ministry with millennials: getting in the game; 2 N2 - Understanding generational differences is a key to effective ministry in a multigenerational church. This book offers students and practitioners cutting-edge research and biblical analysis of three generations--Boomers, GenXers, and Millennials--so churches can minister more effectively within and across generational lines. The authors, one an expert on generational differences and the other a respected New Testament scholar, represent different generations and areas of expertise. The book explores key characteristics of each generation, provides biblical-theological analysis of generational attributes, and offers specific suggestions for ministry ER -