Download or read book Intergenerational Worship as a Catalyst for the Christian Formation of Children and Adults written by Duncan H. Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This dissertation explores the question of whether intergenerational worship as a regular part of congregational life can provide effective spiritual formation for young families. In chapter 1 I shall explain why I believe this is a pertinent topic for discussion in the context of Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. I shall follow this with a summary of the theological and sociological assumptions that shaped my thinking as I approached the project. I shall then describe and evaluate the project itself. Following this, I shall draw upon my reading of social scientists and theologians as I have reflected on the project and its outcomes. Finally, I shall identify potential ways I might apply the findings of the project in the future"--p. 2.
Download or read book Intergenerational Faith Formation written by Mariette Martineau and published by Twenty-Third Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here the authors convincingly show that intergenerational faith formation, when done well, can be powerful, dramatic, even magical. Not only is there a place for intergenerational learning in parish faith formation, the authors believe there is a necessity for it. They show that intergenerational faith formation can help children, adolescents, and adults effectively identify with and integrate into the faith community because their learning and formation takes place in the context of communityall ages learning together. People will be looking for this one.
Download or read book Engage All Generations written by Cory Seibel and published by ACU Press. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engage All Generations suggests how every church can build on its potential and become a more vibrant witness of God’s Kingdom. Divided into three sections, the book focuses on key growth edges in the unfolding conversation about intergenerational ministry: “Learning and Growing Together,” “Praying and Playing Together,” and “Leading and Changing Together.” Practical, accessible, encouraging, and thought-provoking, this book provides the crucial next building block in our understanding of intergenerational ministry. It is sure to benefit congregations already engaged in fostering intergenerational approaches and those desiring to experiment with becoming intentionally intergenerational.
Download or read book Children and Intergenerational Worship written by Margaret Drake Love and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children and their families grow as disciples of Jesus Christ through personal and corporate worship. Parents, guardians, and other family Christian leaders serve as guides and co-pilgrims on the child's lifelong journey of faith. The purpose of this research paper is to explore the benefits of children participating in corporate intergenerational worship with their family Christian leader. This exploration tests three project theories: (1) children benefit from attending corporate worship services with their family Christian leader (generally parents or guardians), (2) children benefit from Christian education programs which are aligned with worship scripture, themes, and topics, and (3) worship aligned, age-segregated Christian education for children may be challenging to implement. These topics are explored through academic research and personal experience and observation. This research may be helpful to parents and guardians and to those responsible for corporate worship, children and family ministries, and the future of the universal church. This paper suggests that intentional intergenerational corporate worship has many benefits for children of God--of all ages. Through the Holy Spirit, intergenerational worship, married to Christian education programs for elementary school-aged children which are aligned with worship scripture, themes, and topics, has the potential to form children as lifelong seekers of God, and disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Download or read book All Ages Becoming written by Valerie M Grissom and published by ACU Press. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are in this together—all ages practicing, all ages becoming God’s people. Often, intergenerational initiatives are seen as the next new church trend, or another programming tool for church growth and revitalization. Ultimately, though, intergenerational practice is at the core of what it means for us to be the body of Christ. God intends for all ages to participate in faith formation together; we are formed in our practice of intergenerationallity as we participate in the formation of becoming God’s people. All Ages Becoming brings theologians, practitioners, and ministry leaders, representing diverse denominations, generations, cultures, and geographical locations, together to help us explore this adventure of intergenerational Christian practice. As you consider intergenerational practice in your own faith community, each chapter provides “Theology in Practice” sections with questions designed to help your community reflect, discuss, discover, experiment, reinvent, redesign, and continue in your community of practice.
Download or read book Intergenerational Christian Formation written by Holly Catterton Allen and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2023-06-13 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a revised an updated edition, this comprehensive, up-to-date text offers a framework for intentional intergenerational Christian formation. It provides the theoretical foundation of intergenerationality, then gives concrete, practical guidance on how worship, learning, community, and service can all be achieved intergenerationally.
Download or read book Family Centered Intergenerational Religious Education written by Kathleen O. Chesto and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1988 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FIRE is Family-Centered Intergenerational Religious Education. As an alternative model of religious education, the program covers, in a four-year cycle, the main truths of the faith enumerated in the National Catechetical Directory. Various options make it possible to repeat the program for a second four-year cycle.
Download or read book Learning God s Stories Together written by Dorothy Henderson and published by Wood Lake Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2007-08-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this valuable resource, Dorothy Henderson explains, encourages and enables all-ages learning. People looking for help in developing an all-ages learning program will be heartened by the wealth of practical advice LearningGod's Stories Together provides. The first part of the book explains the theory and practice of all ages learning. Dorothy opens our eyes to its myriad benefits: It's fun! It builds community. It lets us hear points of view from groups we might not normally have a chance to mingle with. Dorothy presents her ideas in an easily accessible style that will fit with almost any congregation, large or small. There is a section describing the five generations that might form an all ages learning group which is interesting and useful - and not only for church-group use! We also learn about the advantages of all ages learning, which are many. Dorothy provides step-by-step insructions for setting up all ages learning and ideas to use for our first gatherings. The information is complete and inspires us to go ahead and try this if we haven't done it before; it will provide depth and insight and new ideas for those who already have all ages learning happening in their church. The second part of the book consists of 20 story sessions, each of which contains suggestions for gathering, for telling and talking about the story, and for exploring the story and making it part of your life. Again, lots of practical suggestions that will appeal to both children and adults. Dorothy presents her information in a friendly tone that encourages educators to be enthusiastic about embracing this rewarding style of learning. "What other institution do you know where five generations come together every week . . . worshipping, drinkg juice and coffee, talking, eating, doing important mission work and learning together what it means to love God and love a neighbour as oneself. The church provides a natural environment for all-ages gatherings. But, as Edward Loper reminds us, 'There was a time, not all that long ago, when we did not need to intentionally talk about the relationships between generations. The relationships were plain for all to see. Most of us lived in the context of an extended family. Members of several generations lived in a close proximity to one another, kenw each other, and supported each other. This is no longer the case.' It is time, once again, to become intentional in building connections among the generations."
Download or read book All Age Everything Worship for an Intergenerational Church written by Nick Harding and published by Augsburg Books. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many differing opinions on children and their ability to worship. Some churches aim for frequent, all-age services as their way of encouraging children to encounter God, while others rely on the groups that children are sent to during the service. Like all areas of ministry with children, all-age worship is not easy--there are barriers to face, mistakes to make and lessons to learn. This revised edition of All-Age Everything is full of ideas and suggestions to make all-age worship a true intergenerational worship experience. It looks at every part of an all-age service, from how to go about the initial planning, followed by tips for welcomes and beginnings, to endings and blessings. The ideas can be adapted to suit your own church setting, but, most of all, they make meeting God fun for the entire church family, however young or old.
Download or read book From One Generation to Another written by Eddie Prest and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Family Centered Intergenerational Religious Education written by Kathleen O. Chesto and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1991 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FIRE is Family Centered Intergenerational Religious Education. As an alternative model of religious education, the program covers, in a four year cycle, the main truths of the faith enumerated in the National Catechetical Directory. Various options make it possible to repeat the program for a second four year cycle.
Download or read book The Church of All Ages written by Howard A. Vanderwell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-12-17 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many congregations today experience collisions between parents who ant to spend time with their children and age-segregated church programming, as well as between the children worshiping in their pews and the increasing number of seniors in the same pew. Among the questions these congregations struggle to address are these: Should we try to hold the generations together when we worship/ Is it even possible? Led by pastor and resource developer Howard Vanderwell, nine writers--pastors, teachers, worship planners, and others serving in specialized ministries--offer their reflections on issues congregational leaders need to address as they design their worship ministry. In addition, numerous sidebars illustrate the diversity of practices in the church today. Contributors do not propose easy answers or instant solutions. Rather, they guide readers as they craft ministries and practices that fit their own community, heritage, and history. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and group discussion, and an appendix provides guidelines for small group use. The thread that connects these varied contributions is the belief that there is no greater privilege for Christians than worshiping God, and there is no better way to do that than as an intergenerational community in which all are important and all encourage and nurture the faith of the others.
Download or read book InterGenerate written by Holly Catterton Allen and published by ACU Press. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaders in Christian communities are all asking the same question: How can we bring the generations back together? InterGenerate addresses important questions of why we should bring the generations back together, but even more significantly, how we can bring generations back together. In this edited collection, ministers, church leaders, and Christian educators will find valuable, new generational theory perspectives, fresh biblical and theological insights, and practical outcomes backed by current research. InterGenerate offers important guidance on topics including •intergenerational spiritual disciplines, •transitioning from multigenerational to intergenerational, •new research that focuses directly on intergenerational ministry and offers practical outcomes to implement, and •benefits of intergenerational ministry for the most marginalized generations. An exciting and distinctive aspect of InterGenerate is the vast diversity of voice —men and women ranging in age from millennials to baby boomers, representing multiple countries and over a dozen denominations—all seeking ways to become more intentionally intergenerational in their outlook and practice.
Download or read book Intergenerational Christian Formation written by Holly Catterton Allen and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holly Allen and Christine Lawton offer a complete framework for intentional intergenerational Christian formation in the church. Providing theoretical foundations and case studies of intergenerational congregations, this book offers hope that worship, learning, community, and service can all be achieved intergenerationally.
Download or read book The Intergenerational Church s Role in Family Worship written by Jeremy Robert Jordan and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the Scriptures, God calls parents to teach their children to glorify God through worship. The Bible also commands all generations to encourage one another through worship and service. Throughout history, there are many examples of God’s people spending time in family worship, but over the past couple of decades, there has been a decline in parents discipling their children. A great number of parents are now expecting the church to provide the biblical training their children need. The lack of parents taking the time to teach their children and lead them in worship daily has led to high school graduates straying away from their faith at alarming rates. Despite a return to intergenerational worship, many worship pastors are not encouraging families to spend time in worship together. This qualitative historical narrative research project examines the biblical context and church history on the purpose of the church, the family, family worship, the intergenerational church body, and the pastoral leadership’s responsibility to the family. This study reveals how the intergenerational church can effectively equip families of all ages to either begin or strengthen daily times of family worship. Through the strengthening of daily family worship, the weekly times of corporate worship will be enhanced due to the growing relationship families have with God. This opportunity for the church to work together builds the future outlook of the intergenerational church worship ministry and increases the productivity of the discipleship ministry through mentoring.
Download or read book From Generation to Generation written by Jack N. Sparks and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Young Children and Worship written by Sonja M. Stewart and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors have devised an exciting way to introduce three- to - seven year olds to the wonder of worship. Activities are developed around the order of worship commonly used in Reformed churches: assemble in God's name; proclaim, give thanks to and go in God's name.
