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Passing the Baton: Church Leadership in the Next Generation

Explore the generational dynamics of church leadership, from the Silent Generation to Millennials, and understand how to encourage and develop future leaders effectively.

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Passing the Baton: Church Leadership in the Next Generation

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  1. Passing the Baton Church Leadership in the Next Generation

  2. G.I. Generation (born before 1928) • Lived through the Great Depression and World War II • Frugal • High degree of brand loyalty and institutional loyalty • Firm in their beliefs • Serving as an elder – honor, duty, aspiration • Builders • Made decisions and informed the church what those decisions were

  3. Silent Generation (1928-1945) • Lived in the shadow of the G.I. Generation • Felt the pressure to be as solid and sound as the elders of the previous generation • Hired the first generation of youth ministers • Viewed serving as an elder in a similar light as those of the previous generation

  4. Baby Boomers (1946-1964) • Challenge long-standing, traditional ways of “doing church” • The worship assembly has been a focal point of change. Desire a more affective-driven worship with music that speaks to their hearts • Have a greater degree of openness to working with other religious groups in the community • Have a far more collaborative style of leadership • Are eager to serve as elders, but for different reasons

  5. Generation X (1965-1980) • Are children of divorce • Grew up with youth ministers • Are more mobile than previous generations • Using technology is natural to them • Want to serve in hands-on ways • Don’t aspire to serve as elders in the same ways as those of previous generations

  6. Millennial Generation (1981-1999) • View diversity as natural and commonplace • Are optimistic about their ability to impact the future • Are not workaholics • Desire mentoring relationships, but on their terms • Communicate like no other generation

  7. Realities of Leader Development • Roots in the church? • Family background • The role of duty • Ministry partnerships • The perception of being an elder

  8. What can be done to encourage the development of leaders? • Initiate relationships with potential leaders • Demonstrate transparency, authenticity, humility and integrity – No religious “masks” or unfamiliar religious language • Be willing to listen to their concerns and ideas • Provide depth in biblical teaching • Join them in hands-on service

  9. By the Way – Be Prepared! • The Gen X leader will ask the “why” questions. • The “sacred cows” have no safe pasture. • The Gen X leader would rather do it than talk about it. • Balancing compassion and conviction • Gen X leaders want to use technology in meaningful ways.

  10. Passing the Baton Church Leadership in the Next Generation

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