WILSON MCCOY

Dr. Wilson McCoy (MDiv, DMin) has worked in congregational ministry for more than 20 years in Tennessee, Texas, and Australia. In all of these contexts, Wilson experienced the benefits and blessings of intergenerational ministry. Those experiences culminated into his doctoral project that explored an intergenerational reading of Scripture and the formative impact of reading the Bible with people of different ages. His work in this area equipped him to work with congregations and conferences around the world to cultivate more intergenerational rhythms in the life of local churches. To find out more about his work you can visit his website drwilsonmccoy.com.

He recently released a book with ACU Press, Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church, that grows out of his role on the Leadership Team of the InterGenerate conference. Wilson enjoys writing, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time with his wife and two daughters. Wilson also serves as Director of the Rural & Small-Town Church Initiative with Lipscomb University in Nashville. He also serves as a Training Coordinator for GenOn Ministries.

Wilson’s three favorite people in the world are his wife and two daughters. They love to travel to the beach, take walks in their local park, and have water days in the backyard. If Wilson has any free time after that, then you will likely find him writing, experimenting in the kitchen, listen to Wilco, or going on a run to balance out all the time in the kitchen.

A FAVORITE INTERGENERATIONAL MEMORY/EXPERIENCE: One of my favorite intergenerational memories is a recurring moment whenever I see generations come together in meaningful ways. There is always a moment of sincere appreciation expressed by someone in the group. They realize that this intergenerational interaction is sacred and they leave changed in a profound way. Those kind of changes are some of my favorite to watch.

WHY DO YOU BELIEVE INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY IS VITAL TO THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH? Intergenerational ministry matters because it is a way for the church to honor the fullness of the Body of Christ. This way of being church helps every age group feel like they matter and have something to offer because of who they are right now.