Intentionally Intergenerational

Faith & Fellowship Magazine
Written By Tim Mathiesen

January/February 2025

Intentionally Intergenerational

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The Valuable Investment of Time
Intergenerational Ministry, Disciple-Making, Unleash New Leaders, 2025-01
The Valuable Investment of Time
Intergenerational Ministry, Disciple-Making, Unleash New Leaders, 2025-01

The older I get, the more I realize how much Dave gave me during those two years. Beyond his words of wry wisdom, he gave me his time. I’m sure it was quite a few months before I contributed positively to his bottom line. But he patiently taught me a messy, dusty trade that most people do their best to avoid. And we had fun doing it!

Intergenerational Ministry, Disciple-Making, Unleash New Leaders, 2025-01
From One Generation to the Next
Intergenerational Ministry, North American Mission, Unleash New Leaders, Disciple-Making, 2025-01
From One Generation to the Next
Intergenerational Ministry, North American Mission, Unleash New Leaders, Disciple-Making, 2025-01

Throughout history God’s spokespeople have proclaimed the works of God in order that his chosen would continue to place their trust in him. Our own history, both distant and recent, is set on a biblical foundation that calls for the activity of one generation to influence another for the furtherance of faith development. 

Intergenerational Ministry, North American Mission, Unleash New Leaders, Disciple-Making, 2025-01
The Gospel’s Glory in Every Generation
Intergenerational Ministry, Unleash New Leaders, North American Mission, 2025-01
The Gospel’s Glory in Every Generation
Intergenerational Ministry, Unleash New Leaders, North American Mission, 2025-01

It’s beautiful to see a congregation sharing and celebrating the gospel across generations! A family who adopts an older couple with no kids as “grandparents,” gives the couple and their kids the opportunity to do life together. Families who welcome college students and newcomers to the community, give them a place to belong.

Intergenerational Ministry, Unleash New Leaders, North American Mission, 2025-01
My Journey to Seminary
Lutheran Brethren Seminary, Testimony, Unleash New Leaders, 2025-01
My Journey to Seminary
Lutheran Brethren Seminary, Testimony, Unleash New Leaders, 2025-01

Over the past ten years working as a studio potter, I have travelled across the Upper Midwest with my small business, teaching, hosting pottery events, and sharing my testimony through my wheel demonstrations. During this time, the Lord began revealing to me some deep truths about his sovereignty, my relationship with him, and the transformative work he wanted to do in my life.

Lutheran Brethren Seminary, Testimony, Unleash New Leaders, 2025-01
Lausanne Congress 2024
International Mission, Lausanne Congress, Partner in Mission, 2025-01
Lausanne Congress 2024
International Mission, Lausanne Congress, Partner in Mission, 2025-01

Dr. Joel Christenson (Lutheran Brethren Seminary) and I had the privilege to experience this when we participated in the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization, held in Seoul, South Korea, September 22-28, 2024.

International Mission, Lausanne Congress, Partner in Mission, 2025-01
Navigating the Cultural Tides
Women's Ministries, Unleash New Leaders, Disciple-Making, 2025-01
Navigating the Cultural Tides
Women's Ministries, Unleash New Leaders, Disciple-Making, 2025-01

What has helped us navigate biblical truths is taking part in an intergenerational Bible Study: an intentional practice that builds relationships and fosters learning between people of different age groups.

Women's Ministries, Unleash New Leaders, Disciple-Making, 2025-01
Tim Mathiesen
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