Explores boomers issues (downward mobility, loneliness, rediscovery of family, millenialism, environmentalism, and supernatural faith) in a way that enables you to see this generation in a new light. Defines the spirituality of a generation which is ready to make a difference in this world.

Baby Boomerang, The: Catching Baby Boomers as They Return to Church

Type: BOOK
Author: Murren, Doug

( Church Growth , General , Generations , Visioning , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

In the past few years, baby boomers have been returning to church, inquiring about spirituality and looking for meaning in their lives. This book offers practical, appropriate ways to catch boomers as they return to church.

Encounters with Jesus: A Group Study in Baby Boomer Spirituality

Type: BOOK
Author: Miller, Craig Kennet

( Bible Study , Christian Life , General , Generations , Group Study , Small Groups )

Develops 10 essential values of the baby boomer generation in a new direction through Bible study and small group process. For individuals or groups. Multiple choice format (no homework) and optional weekly devotional guide. Exciting study rich in insights into the spiritual potential of the generation now shaping the future of America.

Fall of Freddie the Leaf, The

Type: VHS
Author: Buscaglia, Leo

( Adult , Children , Christian Life , Death/Dying , General , Generations , Intergenerational , Lifestyle , Youth )

Why do we have to die? Where do we go when we die? This strikingly beautiful allegory addresses these questions in a way that will help children and adults appreciate the changes of nature and accept the season of death. Comes with Discussion Guide.

Fullness of Time: Short Stories of Women and Aging

Type: BOOK
Author: Hickman, Martha Whitmore

( Aging , General , Generations , Older Adult , Women )

Contains short stories of great tenderness blending great triumph and loss that is the essence of aging. Includes "Weavings," short story winner of the 1989 Associated Church Press honorable mention award of merit in fiction.

Grandma's Bread - A Eucharist Film

Type: VHS
Author: St. Anthony Messenger Press

( Communion , Death/Dying , Family , Family Activities , General , Generations , Relationships )

This film deals with the death of the grandmother and a little boy named Mario, whose First Communion is approaching. In this short film you will see how Mario and his family deal with the grandmother's death and his First Communion.

Growing Together: An Intergenerational Sourcebook

Type: BOOK
Author: Struntz and Reville

( General , Generations , Intergenerational , Program Structure , Programming )

With commentaries and research findings, this book offers an anthology of program perspectives. Many options for intergenerational programs.

Growing Up Generous: Engaging Youth in Giving and Serving

Type: BOOK
Author: Roehlkepartain, Naftali and Musegades

( General , Generations , Money , Stewardship , Values/Ethics , Youth )

A positive, proactive response that values the commandment to teach our children and gives us an important tool for saving our world. Now is the time to claim generosity as an antidote to wanton consumerism. Examines youthful generosity from many hological perspectives.

Help! I'm a Baby Boomer: Battling for Christian Values Inside America's Largest Generation

Type: BOOK
Author: Finzel, Hans

( Church Renewal , General , Generations , Spiritual Growth , Values/Ethics , Visioning )

Whether you're a boomer or a non-boomer, this book will help you fight the battle for Christian values inside America's largest generation.

Long and Winding Road, The: A Spiritual Guide for Baby Boomers

Type: BOOK
Author: Ettinger and Neinast

( General , Generations , Inspiration , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

If you find yourself seeking a deeper spiritual understanding and discipline, this book will help you get started. Each chapter helps you focus, reflect, act and pray. As you follow this road, you will meet God, and God will meet you, with a depth and range and surprise of spirituality that is genuinely, honestly yours.

Millenials Rising: The Next Great Generation

Type: BOOK
Author: Howe and Strauss

( General , Generations , Youth )

Over the next decade, the Millenial Generation will entirely recast the image of youth from downbeat and alienated to upbeat and engaged - with potentially seismic consequences for America. A look at the culture and hopeful characteristics of Millenials (born after 1892) by the experts in generational theory, Neil Howe and William Strauss.

Miller's Secret

Type: VHS
Author: Daudet, Alphonse

( General , Generations , Modern/Contemporary , Reconciling , Traditions )

Claymation version of French talk over 100 years old. Addresses the clash between progress and tradition, attitude, making up for past wrongs and human solidarity.

Missing Generation: The Church's Ministry with the Baby Boom

Type: BOOK
Author: Bast, Robert L.

( Evangelism , General , Generations , Middle-Age/Midlife )

Answers important questions of how to reach and disciple the baby boomers into today's and tomorrow's churches.

Next Church.Now: Creating New Faith Communities

Type: BOOK
Author: Miller, Craig Kennet

( Caring , Children at Risk , Christian Life , Evangelism , General , Generations , New Members , Outreach , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Who are your neighbors? Many churches do not know. Miller calls churches to rediscover the early Christian and Weslyan passion for all peoples. As congregations turn outward to engage new generations and populations, they find a life beyond maintaining themselves. Miller has made an important contribution for all churches wanting to discover God's call for them in a new day.

Now is the Time

Type: VHS
Author: Kmiller, Craig Kennet

( General , Generations , Youth )

Join 4 members of the Millenial generation (born 1982-1999) in this fast-paced music video as they share key characteristics of their generation. The church has a great opportunity to dialogue with this group as they choose the values and beliefs that will last a lifetime. Comes with 16-page guide - for church leaders, children and youth, teachers.youth leaders and parents.

Tuesdays with Morrie: an Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

Type: BOOK
Author: Albom, Mitch

( Christian Life , General , Generations , Inspiration , Large Type , Mentoring , Spiritual Growth )

Who helps you seethe world as a more profound place, giving sound advice to help you make your way through it? For Mitch Albom, it was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from 20 years ago. Mitch had a 2nd chance to visit Morrie every Tuesday (knowing Morrie was dying) for one final "class": lessons in how to live.

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