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What Does Your Church Call Its Ministry to Senior Adults?
What does your church call its ministry to senior adults?
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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.
August 6, 2018
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Reframing Retirement: A New Missional Opportunity
In Canada today, there are 1,200-1,300 people turning 65 years of age every day. In the U.S., 10,000 Boomers reach that milestone birthday each day. Is your church aware of and ready to offer Christ’s love to a growing elderly population?
July 17, 2018
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An Intergenerational Alternative (or Addition) to Sunday School
Looking for a Sunday morning learning experience which engages all ages? Check out LIFT (Living in Faith Together), a new intergenerational Sunday school curriculum from GenOn Ministries.
May 29, 2018
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Made With Love, One Small Step at a Time
Shortly after our grandchild was born, I began to build her a crib. It was a process. And even though the plans were in place, we had to make adjustments. I wonder if ministry in our churches might be like this?
April 3, 2018
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Worship as Journey: A Day of Renewal and Learning with Steve Bell and Ken Medema
Are you an Organist, Volunteer or Professional Musician, Worship Planner, Pastor, Visual Artist, Children/Youth Leader, or Worshiper? If so, this conference is designed for you!
February 28, 2018
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Intergenerational Church Toolkit
This free online resource toolkit from Faith Formation Ministries shares dozens of ideas for how intergenerational ministry helps children, teens, and adults worship, learn, serve, and grow together.
February 27, 2018
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Building Blocks of Faith Toolkit
This free online resource toolkit from Faith Formation Ministries introduces four important "Building Blocks of Faith" and shares practical ideas for how to use them to assess and strengthen all of your church's ministries.
February 11, 2018
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If You’d Like to Try an Intergenerational Curriculum, Read This
GenOn Ministries is seeking 10-15 churches to pilot LIFT (their new intergenerational relationship-building curriculum) for four weeks.
January 16, 2018
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Ten Ways to Strengthen Intergenerational Worship
This two-page resource from Faith Formation Ministries shares ten tips for building intergenerational worship practices that engage children, teens, and adults at your church.
December 18, 2017
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The Time a Little Girl Stole the Pastor's Show
Remembering CRC Christmas programs of the 1950's.
November 14, 2017
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Activities for Seniors Christmas Dinner?
Our deacons are planning our annual seniors Christmas dinner and we are looking for a simple and interactive activity. Any ideas?
November 8, 2017
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Intentional Grandparenting
Grandparents have incredible potential to influence the next generation — and a Biblical mandate to do it. The Legacy Coalition website has tools to help grandparents.
November 2, 2017
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Overflowing Plates: Possibly the Best Church Potluck You Will Ever Experience
Rather than adding another program or creating a new ministry team, here’s one idea for enhancing one event most church members already enjoy: Add a storytelling activity to your next planned potluck.
October 25, 2017
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8 Ideas to Try With Intergenerational Small Groups
Spiritual growth can’t be programmed, but great resources are important. As someone who is part of an intergenerational small group, I wanted to share some of my favorite resources!
July 2, 2017
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Ten Ways to Be a More Intergenerational Church
This two-page resource from Faith Formation Ministries shares ten practical tips for building intergenerational ministry with children, teens, and adults.
May 24, 2017
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Creative Youth Ministry Initiatives
Youth ministry often gives opportunities for our creative energies be used in many ways. . .From organizing a snowball fight at a Classis meeting to hockey games between church councils and youth to modifying curriculum.
February 28, 2017
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Intergenerational Church Toolkit Includes 25 Ideas for Intergenerational Service
At Faith Formation Ministries we believe so strongly in the benefits of intergenerational service that we devoted a whole section of our online Intergenerational Church toolkit to serving together.