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Illuminated Advent Path: An Intergenerational Kick-Off to the Christmas Season
Invite people of all ages at your church to prepare their hearts for Advent with this engaging idea.
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September 22, 2021
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Intergenerational: The Ministry Shift That Changes Everything
There’s more interest than ever in truly intergenerational ministry—people of all ages learning, growing, serving, and worshiping together.
July 29, 2021
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Building Blocks of Faith and the Third Third of Life
Sometimes we forget that older people are still growing in faith. They’re often marginalized, but your congregation needs them! Here are some ways to use the Building Blocks of Faith with older adults.
July 28, 2021
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How the Building Blocks of Faith Can Shape Your Mentoring Program
Because mentoring is highly relational, it’s a great way to experience deep belonging, explore God’s story in generative ways, build up each other’s hope in Christ, and speak into or confirm each other’s calling.
July 28, 2021
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How the Building Blocks of Faith Can Support Intergenerational Faith Formation
The Building Blocks of Faith describe four spiritual needs that are met in Christ. Here are some ideas for helping faith to flourish by meeting those needs in your church’s intergenerational ministries.
July 28, 2021
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Generation Spark Informational Webinar
Join us August 3, 7:30 pm EST to learn more about Generation Spark—what it is, how it works, and how it benefits your church.
July 28, 2021
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Sparks in the Seats
"I’m sitting in a familiar, relatively comfortable chair in church. I’m not intending to take mental attendance, but I'm struck by something missing."
May 11, 2021
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5 Intergenerational Ideas for Marking a Return to Worship After the Pandemic
Whether your church has already fully returned to in-person worship, is waiting to return, or is currently somewhere in between, here are some intergenerational ideas for marking the milestone of returning to in-person worship.
May 10, 2021
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The Building Blocks of Faith: An Overview
This is short summary of what the Building Blocks of Faith are and how they can strengthen your church's faith formation efforts.
October 27, 2020
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Older Adults and Resilient Faith: Three False Narratives and an Invitation
Folks in the “third third of life” need their church fellowship to both support and even boost their resilience.
October 5, 2020
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Faith at Home . . . Together
How one church is helping members connect daily through a faith formation activity, even in the midst of a pandemic.
June 7, 2020
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Choosing a Long-Term Care Facililty
Whether you are looking for a long-term care facility for yourself or for a loved one, making the right decision can feel overwhelming. The resources in this article will help you and the ones you love make informed choices.
May 19, 2020
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Living Under Hope's Roof
How can we encourage each other to focus on what we hope for, and the One in whom our hope is rooted, rather than what we’re hoping against in these strange and uncertain times?
April 25, 2020
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Immigration Is Our Story: A Call For More Interviews
Do you know your family’s immigration story? With all this time at home in the COVID-19 crisis, find out what yours is, record it in an interview, and your story could be added to the "Immigration Is Our Story" series!
April 1, 2020
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New Media and the Church: Looking Beyond COVID-19
Pastor Jerry An believes that many of the changes that churches are making right now should last past COVID-19-related church service adjustments.
February 25, 2020
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Introducing the Third Third of Life Toolkit
Introducing the Third Third of Life Toolkit from Faith Formation Ministries and Disability Concerns! This new FREE digital resource collection can help your church minister to and with people ages 55 and up.
January 22, 2020
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What Does Your Church Call Its Ministry to Senior Adults?
What does your church call its ministry to senior adults?
January 7, 2020
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“Sticky Web”: How an Intergenerational Small Group Changed Our Family’s Life Forever
Intergenerational small groups are rare. But the benefits for adults, kids, and teens are incalculable. Here's one group's story.
December 18, 2019
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Youth Ministry Book Recommendations?
I'm looking for some (really great) youth ministry books and resources. Any suggestions?
December 17, 2019
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"Praygrounds" and Intergenerational Worship
Read how congregations are wrestling with how best to engage people of all ages and all learning styles in their worship services.
December 10, 2019
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Coaching Corner: Belonging and Family Faith Formation
The question I get the most is: “How can we help families form faith if they’re too busy to come to our programs?” I believe the solution lies in our sense of belonging.
October 31, 2019
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Is Your Church Ready for the “Age Tsunami”?
The number of people who find themselves in the “third third of life” (age 55 and up) is increasing—dramatically. Is your church ready for the challenges and opportunities of this new reality?
August 28, 2019
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How a Lesson From “The Old Coots” Could Change Your Church’s Coffee Hour
There are people in your church who are just waiting for someone to ask them to share their years of accumulated wisdom. How might you make space for that amazing gift?
June 3, 2019
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Exploring Ministry to and With Older Church Members at Inspire 2019
Faith Formation Ministries is excited to present a workshop at Inspire 2019 about faith formation for people age 60 and above.
November 13, 2018
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Dive Into Doctrine: The Canons of Dort
Community CRC in Kitchener has developed a 5-week intergenerational curriculum that studies the history and decisions of the Synod of Dort. We humbly offer this study for churches to try.