Welcome to All In for Generations
As the Evangelical Covenant Church seeks to make more disciples among more populations in a more caring and just world, current research affirms that our strategies must include our youngest generations. The church is called to share God’s love across generations.
And yet we see that culture continues to shift, families are busier than ever, and there are many things competing for a family’s attention.
All in for Generations will help churches refocus their ministries to children and families in contextual and relevant ways so that families feel supported and prioritize developing a life-long, robust faith as these strategies intersect between all areas of their life, including: home, church, and community.
All in for Generations provides a discipleship framework through the following four lenses:
- Equipping Parents and Caregivers to model faith in action and champion their child’s development.
- Growing Disciples who know they are loved and valued in the family of Jesus.
- Empowering Children to use their gifts as they participate fully in the life of the church.
- Nurturing Awareness by engaging families in their community through evangelism, compassion, mercy, and justice.
These four lenses are what we call the All In framework. They are a strategic part of investing in the faith of the rising generations as, together, we go All In!
The All In Strategy
All In for Generations seeks to help church leadership intentionally reach and care for young generations, drawing the entire church body together to nurture faith. This is an especially critical ministry to engage in now because…
- An increasingly larger portion of each generation is leaving the church.
- Younger generations need to see faith in action rather than just hearing it discussed.
- Parents/caregivers have the best opportunity to nurture faith, but they doubt their ability to do it well.
- Churches can help parents strengthen their faith so they are confident disciple makers.
- Churches need to embrace children as a necessary part of the body of Christ.
- God calls all of us to equip children to engage the world with the love of Jesus.
The All In Framework
A multi-dimensional framework to empower your church
Grow Disciples
who know they are loved and valued in the family of Jesus.
Equip Parents & Caregivers
to model faith in action and champion their child’s faith development.
Empower Children
to use their gifts as they participate in the life of the church.
Nurture Awareness
by engaging families in their community through evangelism, compassion, mercy, and justice
The All In Outcomes
- Deeper Faith: Children who are growing deeper in faith and desiring to share their faith with others.
- Encouraged Families: Families who are equipped to discover their mission and nurture their children’s faith.
- Ministry Together: Children who are invited and empowered to serve in the life and mission of the church on their own and alongside their families.
- Increased Awareness: Children who have an awareness and compassion for the world around them as well as a pathway for engagement in the community.
Who’s Involved?
A trained facilitator will join the lead pastor, children’s ministry team, and key leaders (such as board or leadership team members) to assess, celebrate, dream, and listen for what God is doing among the rising generations.
Prior to the Workshop
- Meet virtually with the trained facilitator for an assessment and planning session.
During the workshop
- Church leaders will discern where to focus efforts, finding a unified vision for a preferred future
- Leaders will be equipped to help families prioritize their participation in church.
- Leaders will develop strategies that prioritize existing ministry initiatives without the pressure to create something new.
After the Workshop
- A COACH Model-trained coach will work with your church and walk alongside leaders to provide ongoing support and accountability.
- Up to two All In webinars will be offered to connect with other churches going through the All In strategy to offer support, encouragement, and share best practices.
Contact Us
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