Transforming Church

Carl Eeman

Rev. Carl Eeman (ELCA) has taught generational applications for parish ministry since 1997. A popular workshop leader at regional and national events, he has also delivered keynote addresses for evangelism, leadership and stewardship events. He is author of Generations of Faith, a book on generational dynamics in the parish for the Alban Institute. He lives in Minnesota. Contact Carl at carlhez@eathlink.net. Workshop Topics include:

Jesus for Every Generation: A Ministry Map to the Generational Geography
Equips parish leaders with a 4-fold understanding of generations for more effective evangelism, leadership, worship & stewardship
1. Describes how each of the 4 generational types views God, Church & Faith
2. Notes common misunderstandings and flash points between generations so leaders can avoid sore points and untangle snarls more effectively

Draw Near & Hear: Tell the Gospel Well to each Generation
1. Enhance your preaching ("Can other generations hear you?")
2. Sharpen your parish outreach ("Which generation is this web page for?")
3. Focus your articles ("Will a Boomer parent care about a yellow page ad like this? WhatÂ’s in the newsletter this time for the G.I. generation?")
4. Freshen your program offerings ("You know, our adult education line-up really needs something for Generation X.")

"This was the most practical and insightful thing we heard all day. Immediately useful"------ Generation X pastor, "Mission by Media" Conference

"Of course. No wonder we've been talking past each other!"

Money Talks: How Generational Lenses affect Vision for Stewardship
1. Time. Talent. Treasure. Which generational type is more likely to contribute each of these?
2. Which generation wants to beautify your church in both sight and sound? And which one would like to re-do the landscaping?
3. In a capital funds drive, which generational type should approach first? Which one last? And why?