God’s Still Writing Our Story
For 46 years, we’ve been building a life rooted in faith and family, and the unshakeable belief that God is at work in every chapter. We’re Jeff and Cindy Barclay- co-founders of CrossGen Life.
Our story has been a beautiful and complex tapestry- from the joy of raising 7 children, to the bittersweet reality of having one waiting for us in heaven. Through every season, God continues to write a story far richer than anything we could imagine.
Today, that story includes five wonderful “sons & daughters” in loves, & a lively, ever growing tribe of 22 grandchildren. Life with our youngest, who has down syndrome, fills our lives with insights about the unique blessings, abilities, and perspectives each person brings to shape our family & our legacy.
Here’s to Connecting Your Generations and Creating Your Unique Legacies.
Jeff and Cindy
The JOY in our Journey far outweighs any difficulties, sorrows or challenges we face. God is lovingly faithful! We’re excited to share His call to CONNECT the Generations and invest in eternal faithfilled legacy.
For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through ALL generations. Psalm 100: 5
Inside the CGL Tribe: Stories and Reflections
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We believe that a family’s legacy isn't built all at once—it is woven together through small, intentional moments that bridge the generations. Whether you are navigating the tender seasons of family life, seeking deeper intergenerational community, or looking to anchor your home in a vibrant Christian heritage, you have found a place to belong.
As we add new content, you can search special topics: special needs, parenting, grandparenting, father wound, legacy, intentional steps, Millennial POV, Gen Z POV, and other categories! Our family has every age at every stage and we want to share our mistakes and miracles with you!
Here, we share raw reflections, heartwarming stories, and practical wisdom for the journey. God is still writing your family's story, and every chapter matters.
We’d love to hear from you, too! Shoot us an email if you have a CrossGen Life tidbit to share!
Our Mission
For the Family:
To Connect Generations and build strong, healthy homes. We equip families to cultivate a vibrant Christian heritage and create a lasting, unshakable legacy of faith for generations to come.
For the Church:
To cultivate and support intergenerational ministry that unites the body of Christ, strengthens gospel impact, and ensures that faith is successfully passed to the next generation.
What People Are Saying About CrossGen Life
Don’t let the thief of comparison steal your family joy! Your family is unique, and your connection should be too."
If you've ever looked at other families and thought, "I could never pull off a big family camp," this post is for you. We are pulling back the curtain on our very first Grand Camp—which lasted exactly 45 minutes on a backyard blanket!
Stop waiting for "someday" to connect intentionally with the next generation. Ask the Lord to spark your imagination, do it your way, and just have FUN. Read the full post for simple ideas to help you start small and build a beautiful legacy today!