Leading A Multi-Generational Church

Insights from the Frontlines

Author

Brett Esslinger
March 25, 2025

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🚀 The Generational Leadership Gap is Real — But You Can Lead Through It!

Pastors and leaders — if you’re feeling the weight of leading across generations, you’re not alone. Every room you lead in is filled with people shaped by different seasons, cultures, and expectations. Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z — all under one roof, all looking to you. That tension? It’s not a problem to avoid… it’s an opportunity to steward.

Here’s the truth: The Church isn’t a one-generation mission — it’s a multi-generational movement.

Psalm 145:4 says, “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” The Kingdom moves forward when we stop fighting about differences and start building bridges.

I’ve been in the room where generations collide:

👉 Boomers feeling overlooked.

👉 Millennials craving purpose.

👉 Gen Z calling for authenticity.

👉 Gen X wondering if anyone sees them.

And I’ve learned this: Great leaders don’t just lead their generation — they empower the next.

That’s why I created a brand-new resource just for you:

This downloadable eBook is loaded with practical, biblical strategies to help you:

✅ Understand the unique strengths and struggles of every generation in your church or organization.

✅ Adapt your leadership style without compromising your values.

✅ Communicate in ways that resonate with Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

✅ Build resilience in young leaders who are called but easily discouraged.

✅ Foster honor, humility, and collaboration across the generations.

It’s built on Scripture and packed with wisdom from leadership voices like John Maxwell, Chris Hodges, Russell Johnson, Rich Wilkerson Jr., and C.S. Lewis.

I’m not handing you theory — this is practical, tested leadership guidance that you can put to work this week.

Here’s the bottom line:

Great leadership isn’t about leading a moment — it’s about leading a movement.

You can’t afford to lead in silos. You’re called to raise up leaders, multiply your influence, and leave a legacy.

So — if you’re ready to stop guessing and start building bridges between generations, this guide is for you.

I’ll drop the download link below. 👇

Grab it, read it, and start leading beyond your generation.

Let’s build something that lasts.

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