"It works. It’s fun. It’s a simple premise with a profound end result... we all learn to love the Bible even more, and we have a …
Continue Reading about The Good Book Club: An Intergenerational Sunday School Offering
Board Game of the Christian Life
Humans are hard-wired to find patterns. Christians are hard-wired to follow Jesus. In patterns we find meaning; for …
“The Painting Table” in Lent
"One of the most freeing spiritual exercises I have ever experienced! I am so very grateful for this sacred space, especially now, …
Group Activity: Testimony Haiku
"At the end of this activity, we are always awed by what God is doing among his people." An hour-long exercise we call …
Advent for Everyone with Intergenerational Activities
Something for everyone. Nourishment for spirits of all ages. Perhaps not the quiet and contemplative Advent event I thought I …
Continue Reading about Advent for Everyone with Intergenerational Activities
Growing Together: Intergenerational Education for Churches
The following description is from Growing Together, an intergenerational program for churches. Growing Together will soon be …
Continue Reading about Growing Together: Intergenerational Education for Churches
Just Reading the Bible
"I recall asking a wise lady who homeschooled, what Bible curriculum she used. She answered, 'I don’t use curriculum. I …
Ice Breakers to Get Groups Going
Whether gathering with children, youth, or adults sometimes you just need an ice-breaker to get folks warmed up, moving, …
Lessons that Stick: Forming Faith in the Congregation
This article first appeared in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on March 7, 2013. It is by Christopher W. Keating. A …
Continue Reading about Lessons that Stick: Forming Faith in the Congregation
Craft Activity: Painting Shamrocks
"Dip the paint brush in green paint and paint the green pepper or dip the green pepper in a plate of green paint. Now say that ten …