SCHEDULE overview
Tuesday, June 13
10:00 am Exhibitor setup begins
Noon Registration opens in the Shinn Center atrium
3:00 pm Welcome, Introductions, and Music that Makes Community in the Shinn Center
3:30 pm General Session 1: ”Fresh Imagination for Leading Intergenerational Congregations” led by Tammy Preston (this session will include time for reflection, application, and Q & A interaction with Tammy Preston)
5:00 pm Break, with exhibits open in the Ezell atrium which is connected to the Shinn Center
5:30 pm Dinner with the InterGenerate Community in the Shinn Center
6:30 pm General Session 2: ”Intergenerational Worship, Community, and Mission,” an interactive session with three mini-presentations led by Valerie Grissom, JP Conway, and Steve Case, followed by participant interaction, then Q&A
6:45-7:15 pm Valerie Grissom leads “Intergenerational Ministry and Worship”
7:15-7:45 pm JP Conway leads “Intergenerational Ministry and Community”
7:45-8:15 pm Steve Case leads “Intergenerational Ministry and Mission”
8:20-9:00 pm Exhibits open in the Ezell atrium
Wednesday, June 14
Breakfast on your own
7:30 am Affinity groups meet for breakfast (venues around campus)
8:30 am Welcome and Gathering in Spirit and Song led by Music that Makes Community in the Shinn Center
8:45 am General Session 3: “Fresh Imagination for Communicating Intergenerationally” led by Darrell Hall (this session will include time for reflection, application, and Q & A interaction with Darrell Hall)
10:15 am Break, with exhibits open in the Ezell atrium
10:30 am Workshops and Papers Session 1 in Ezell classrooms
11:45 am Break, with exhibits open in the Ezell atrium
12:15 pm Lunch with the InterGenerate Community in the Shinn Center
1:15 pm Break, with exhibits open in the Ezell atrium
1:30 pm Introductions in the Shinn Center
1:45 pm General Session 4, “Fresh Imagination for Intergenerational Preaching” led by Dave Csinos (this session will include time for reflection, application, and Q & A interaction with Dave Csinos)
3:15 pm Break, with exhibits open in the Ezell atrium
3:45 pm Workshops and Papers Session 2 in Ezell classrooms
5:00 pm Break, with exhibits open in the Ezell atrium
5:30 pm Dinner with the InterGenerate Community in the Shinn Center
6:45 pm Taste and See Presentations Round 1 in Ezell classrooms
7:15 pm Break, with exhibits open in the Ezell atrium
7:30 pm Taste and See Presentations Round 2 in Ezell classrooms
8:00 pm Taste of Nashville Charcuterie and Chat in the Shinn Center atrium
8:00 pm Exhibits open in the Ezell atrium
Thursday, June 15
Breakfast on your own
7:30 am Affinity groups meet for breakfast (venues around campus)
8:30 am Introductions in the Shinn Center
9:00 am Workshops and Papers Session 3 in Ezell classrooms
10:15 am Break with exhibits open in the Ezell atrium that will close after this Break
10:45 am Final General Session 5: Panel with keynote speakers and invited guests
11:45 am Break
Noon Lunch and table discussion with the InterGenerate Community about final reflections and action ideas
12:45 pm Table reports
1:00 pm Closing Blessing
Note: Nashville is in the Central Time Zone.
workshop and paper schedule
Wednesday, June 14: 10:30-11:45
Workshops
Engaging Children as Full Participants of Intergenerational Worship: Mimi Larson
IG Ministry 101: Beginning the Journey of Intergenerational Ministry with Your Church: Wilson McCoy
Practicing Spiritual Disciplines Intergenerationally: Christine Lawton
Filling the Gap in Middle Childhood: An Opportunity for Intergenerational Ministries: Gene Roehlkepartain
Creating Life-Giving Intergenerational Relationships Using the Catalyst of Prayer: Tony Souder
When God Shows Up for Your Intergenerational Bible Study: Steve Case
Papers: Theory/Theology
Personhood and Place-Sharing: How Bonhoeffer Can Help the Church Community Bring the Generations Together: Darren Philip
Reconciling Two Interpretations of Intergenerationality in the Biblical Narrative: Jason Brian Santos
From Blocks to Bunco and Everywhere In Between: A Theology You Can Play In: Joy Wendling
Papers: Recent doctoral research
Bridges and Barriers: Recognizing Constructs of Age Segregation in the Church and Identifying Opportunities for Generational Integration and Spiritual Formation: Christine Embree
The Importance of Belonging across All Ages in a Disconnected World: Tammy Preston
Intergenerational Ministry in a Trilingual Church: Positive Impact and Challenging Issues: Amy Yu
Wednesday, June 14: 3:45-5:00
Workshops
Intergenerational Worship: The Work of ALL People: Breen Marie Sipes
IG Holy Moments: Cultivating Sacred Opportunities for Intergenerational Intersection: Jason Brian Santos
How Do We Break Down the Barriers That Make It Hard to Become More Intentionally Intergenerational? Tammy Preston
Study, Eat, Play, Pray: Intergenerational Ministry around the Table: Betsy Dishman
Let the Little Ones Come: Why Young Children Are an Essential Part of IG Community: Dawn Rundman
Collective Discernment for Leadership in Intergenerational Communities: Stacey Wilson
The Five Characteristics of Intergenerational Communities: Joe Azzopardi
Papers: Current research and theory that intersect with IG practice
Intergenerational Teaching and Learning: Benefits, Challenges, and Recommendations from Recent Congregational Research: Holly Allen
Why Intergenerational Faith Communities Are Good for Faith and Good for the Church: Intent Community Participation: Tim Beilharz
What Could Happen If We Really Nurtured Meaningful Developmental Relationships in Church? Gene Roehlkepartain
Thursday, June 15: 9:00-10:15
Workshops
Talk Less, Sing More: Exploring Intergenerational Community Singing: Paul Vasile
Uniquely Made: Using How God Designed Each of Us to Play in Intergenerational Ministry: Joy Wendling
Intergenerational & Multilingual Scripture Presentation for Participation in Worship and Beyond: Valerie Grissom and Amy Yu
Bridging the Islands: Bringing Generations Together through Wonder and Storytelling: Trevecca Okholm
Messy Church: Simple Building Blocks Creating Space for All Ages Together: Johannah Myers
Intergenerational Discipleship: Putting It into Practice: Chris Barnett
Papers: Practical theology
Exploring a Theology of Intergenerational Church from a Nuanced Reading of Scripture: Steve Case
Applying Ancient Israel Intergenerational Practices Today especially in Light of the Pandemic: Stacey Davis
Building an Intergenerational Team: What Gen Z in the Workplace Can Teach Churches about Working Together: Wilson McCoy and Sarah Sprouse