We all have harmful habits, even in our churches. This article helps us think about how we might have habits where parents are not growing in their own Biblical education or even expecting the church and its workers to be the primary teachers of the Christian faith for their children. By identifying these kinds of habits, we can see how we might change them.
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Young people are a part of our church as much as any others and need to be seen and accepted as such. In this article, talks about how congregations can integrate youth and listen to them through their ministry.
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Congregations should be thinking about how we help young people transition from their first Sunday school class through into adult ministry. In youth ministry, we specifically think about how we transition junior high youth and confirmation into high school, and championing the supportive adults who get to care for them next. We can help our young people stay engaged in God’s Word, excited for the adventures that await them in their next stage.
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Finding ways to incorporate youth into the larger ministry of a congregation isn’t difficult, but it does take intentionality to make it happen. In the second part of this article, we talk about specific ways that you can help youth connect intergenerationally in your congregation.
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The gathering and sharing of life together of young and old is one of the blessings and beauties of the church. But are there ways in which life together can extend beyond being together for worship? And why is it important that young and old share life together?
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The topics for these studies are spiritual practices which are important for Christians, regardless of age. As an intergenerational study, supportive adults and parents can regularly serve as examples in these practices and young people who are learning to incorporate them in their everyday life. This is a four part study that can be used in a variety of settings.
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In a time of uncertainty and fear, helping young people and older adults connect can help the light of the Gospel shine through.
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Consider key reasons why recent youth ministry practices focus upon separating the generations, key reasons for bringing the generations together, and how to introduce an intergenerational philosophy into your congregation.
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All professional church-workers are Called to “equip the Saints” in congregations, which includes all ages of Gods people!
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Generally, many youth workers do not think of connecting intergenerationally to enhance youth programming, but youth are shown to benefit from finding older role models in their congregations. This article takes a close look at the current generations of youth and older adults to show the need to connect these generations in service to and with one another.
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The Body of Christ includes all baptized people, from infants to the elderly. Connecting all God’s people in family ministry programming gives individual congregations, and the individuals that make them up, a stronger presence in the world.
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