049 - The Significance of Grandparents in Faith Formation with Ian Barnett

Tim Beilharz is joined by Reverend Ian Barnett, founder and CEO of the National Grandparent Movement. They explore the unique opportunities that grandparents have in influencing the faith formation of their grandchildren and the wider youth ministry. Ian Barnett shares practical ways for grandparents to express their faith, share stories, and pray with their grandkids, whether they are biological or part of the wider church community. Also discussed are the challenges grandparents face, the growth of the National Grandparent Movement, and the significance of leaving a faith-based legacy for future generations. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Show Notes National Grandparents Movement Buy the book: Footsteps for Future Generations by Ian Barnett Chapters 00:04 Introduction and Welcome 00:46 The Importance of Intergenerational Influence 03:12 The Significance of Grandparents in Faith Formation 05:01 Practical Ways Grandparents Shape Faith Lives 10:40 Challenges Grandparents Face in Faith Formation 15:26 The Role of Grandparents in Intergenerational Ministry 21:24 The National Grandparent Movement 25:06 The National Grandparent Movement's Book 28:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement