Intergenerational Leadership

In this episode, YES! cofounder Wes Wick makes a compelling biblical and practical case for moving older-adult ministry beyond peer-to-peer circles into true intergenerational engagement. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 12, Wes challenges adults 55+ to recognize their need for younger generations just as much as younger people need them — and offers five concrete steps churches can take to bridge that gap. The episode ends with the encouragement that broadening your circle of friendship across generations means you may never "outlive your friends."

Key takeaways

• There's a difference between multigenerational and intergenerational — move from "multi" to "inter"
• Scripture calls the Church a body and family, not a peer group
• Ageism cuts both ways; older adults should ask who they are excluding
• Add at least one person younger than your age target to your leadership team