Generations Generations Generations: The Story of a Church and a Movement

by Billy Kennedy, Ralph Kennedy

"It’s inspirational to read an adventure story like this about a community pioneering, again and again, over half a century to impact Southampton, the nation and the nations." Pete Greig, Founder, 24-Prayer International

This is a story of faith and resilience - a story of an unshakable belief. A belief that God can use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.

As an account of the fascinating journey of New Community Church in Southampton and the broader community and church networks it has been involved in, this book is more than just a history of events, but a personal reflection on the joys, struggles and transformations that have made this church what it is today.

Generations, Generations, Generations by Billy Kennedy (with Ralph Turner) is a powerful encouragement for anyone needing resilience and strength as they step out in obedience to fulfil God-given visions and dreams that may feel unattainable. And as this book fiercely demonstrates, nothing is impossible with God.

Kindle Edition

Published March 11, 2025

About the author

Billy Kennedy is assistant editor of the Ulster/Belfast News Letter, Northern Ireland's leading morning newspaper and the oldest English language newspaper, having been founded in 1737. Although born in Belfast in 1943, he has spent almost his entire life living in Co. Armagh. He comes of Scots-Irish Presbyterian roots and has a deep fascination for his forebears of that tradition who moved to America in such large numbers during the 18th century.

He is an authority on American country music and culture and has interviewed for the News Letter Nashville personalities such as Garth Brooks, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Charley Pride, Ricky Skaggs, and Reba McEntire.

He has edited and compiled books on cultural traditions in Ireland, including two on the history of Orangeism in Ireland. -- paraphrased from The Scots-Irish in the Hills of Tennessee