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INTERGENERATIONAL FORMATION

intergenerational FORMATION

Intergenerational formation describes two or more generations learning and growing together in faith.

EQUIP. TEACH. FORM.

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DISCIPLES OF ALL AGES

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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Intergenerational Curriculum

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Intergenerational Insights: What Is Intergenerational Ministry?

Wendy Claire Barrie (she/her/hers)

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Living Stories Sermons: An Emerging Preaching Model for Intergenerational Belonging

Peter Levenstrong (he/him/his)

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Preparing our Hearts for Advent: An Intergenerational Celebration

Michelle Palmer (she/her/hers)

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VBS, Summer Camp, and Intergenerational Curriculum Perennial Favorites

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Building a Lego Cathedral and Being Church Together

Keith Anderson (he/him/his)

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“The BIG Way of Love for Kids”: A Child-Centered Formation Resource

Kristin LeMay (she/her/hers)

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Prayer Partners: Building Intentional, Intergenerational Community

Shivaun Wilkinson (she/her/hers)

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“The Gifts They Bring”: A Resource for Empowering and Including Children and Youth in Churches

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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Intentionality

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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Dignified Reciprocity

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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Flexibility

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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Empowerment

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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Relationality

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“Magical Questions” for Formation Gatherings

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