Mend the Gap

I just bought my copy tonight so am yet to read, but here’s a brief descr. and some reviews:

As society rapidly alters, the gap between young and old threatens to become a deep fracture in the heart of families, communities - and churches.

Resisting simplistic solutions, Jason Gardner deftly analyses the reasons for the growing generation gap, including the role of the church. He provides practical steps forward for church leaders, youthworkers and parents. Underpinning this hopeful book is an unshaking belief in Christ’s burning ability to inspire a ‘whole big bad beautiful mix of people to follow him, regardless of their age.’

Jason offers a vision of an intergenerational church where people of all ages worship together, learning with and from each other...you need to read it. Jenny Baker

A compelling insight into the challenges of creating and cherishing multi-generational church. Jill Rowe

Jason has not only given us a theological and cultural critique of the church’s relationship with young people, but real world strategies for putting it right. Chris Curtis

Read more here.

So how can this help our thinking about schools work and introducing young people to a community where all generations communicate and potentially share life together? How can we introduce them to the rich diversity of ages, and the wisdom they will find there? Possibly something ordinarily inaccessible for many of them…