Dick Dickinson Certain generations seem not interested in dialogue. One sees every change as compromise and the other
would rather go to social media to air their concerns without ever addressing it with those of a different generation! That
said, I’m not giving up. I’m trying to balance our church board with millennials all the way up to traditionalists.
Merry Kendall I loved hearing of all the good ministry going on at Heritage “Our Heritage of Intergenerational Ministries”
by Larry Petry with Melissa Anderson!
Janet Bush White That’s what our school of ministry is all about “Don’t Drop the Baton!” by Bishop Matt Whitehead! Ron
and I have been investing in younger, future ministers every time we teach. We even talked about passing on the baton in
our 1 and 2 Timothy class. And it’s not just about teaching content, but mentoring and molding character, attitudes, and
letting the Holy Spirit transform their thinking. We love each of them. This is our passion. Many have already been ordained
and entered ministry. It is a joy and thrill to see them growing in knowledge, skill and competency in the Lord.
September 2020 — pg. 23
Patricia Hale Robey Invite people in the community; it’s about whosoever will may come!
Sheryl Colter On Wednesdays I used to host a “family night” where I would have some key questions or interesting
statements that some people thought were in the Bible. We would discuss these allowing for everyone to speak. It was
great to see the interactions.
Nelson Blount I must give personal witness to living junior highers, especially back 20 years ago. They are moldable as I’ve
experienced them accepting the challenge to reach their peers including peers who are shunned and bullied. Galion, Ohio,
had one of the most special junior high groups in my life (1998–2001). Another thought has to do with the blessing of music.
I love all kinds of music including hip-hop and rock. Music is a connecting point with all ages depending on the genre and
generational preference but music for this guy (me) is definitely a generational bridge!
Chip Wibert It is very important to consider who we are reaching when we do events and ensure that we have carefully
considered how well we are engaging our different audiences. In my previous position as a children’s pastor, we held a very
special event combining our children’s ministry and our senior adult ministry for a Saturday intergenerational tea. In our
churches we tend to stay within our ministries and working intentionally to unite the body is important. As for LIGHT + LIFE
in response to a post by Executive Editor Jeff Finley about the magazine connecting with different age groups, issues and
articles intentionally aimed at engaging children and young adults is the only way the magazine will continue for generations
that see the medium through the “print is dead” lens.
Darren Anderson Such a great lady Donna Saylor, whose story is told in “Reflections of an Urban Ministry Pioneer”! I look
for her at every conference, and she almost always finds me first!
Katherine Callahan-Howell In C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce,” a parade celebrates an average woman in the eyes of the
world. Donna Saylor will have huge accolades from our Master whose acclaim matters the most. She epitomizes faithfulness
in all situations.
Fred Adams What a great tribute to Donna Saylor! She is truly a “hero of the faith.” Blessed by her life and ministry!