Lived Religion and Spirituality in 2019

This report is chock-full of stories (case studies, audio and video) about faith communities innovating to bring generations together as a source of societal healing and renewal. The task requires leaders to reckon honestly with power dynamics, embrace constructive conflict, and cultivate relationships that can weather difficulty and grow stronger through it. Also includes a conversation guide. “The question isn’t whether faith communities should do cogenerational work,” said study co-author Eddie Gonzalez, “but whether they can remain relevant and life-giving without it.”

Knowing that innovation is being studied at a national scale can help innovators contextualize their work, situate it within a broader movement, and suggest concrete paths for advancement.