"All who walk with them in this journey can glimpse the “eternal weight of glory” that awaits us all." Older Adults in Church There is no shortage of books and articles on …
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Illustrated Children’s Ministry: A Resource for all Ages
"Our activities provide a flexible program that can complement other curricula throughout the year." What is Illustrated Children's Ministry? Illustrated Children's Ministry …
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Holy Week with Children: 5 Helpful Posts
"You are sure to find something that will help you guide our youngest Christians through Jesus' last days." Holy Week with Children At Building Faith we believe that …
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A Church Activity for All Ages: Making Social Media Graphics
"Grant us wisdom to make wise use of technology, that we might experience your presence in our daily lives. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen." Connecting Scripture and …
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Formation Websites Connect Church to Families
"And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" -Romans 10:15 Stepping …
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Matching Resources to Our Identity
Every year in late summer, the Center for the Ministry of Teaching (CMT) gets phone calls and emails from alumni, clergy, and lay formation leaders who are looking for the perfect …
Faith Formation for All the Seasons of Adulthood
It’s time for every Christian church to commit itself to developing faith formation for every season of adulthood: young adults, midlife adults, mature adults, and older adults! …
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Faith Formation with Mature Adults
Not long from now, older adults will outnumber the youth. When this age wave crashes on our shores, says John Roberto, every aspect of society, including church, will be scrambling …
Faith Formation with Midlife Adults
For ministry to connect with midlife adults, church leaders must be conversant in the values and convictions of Generation X. Approaches described here, however, will be relevant …
Faith Formation with Older Adults
When asked, “Who is your target audience?” most church leaders will say young people, Millennials, young families, or the unchurched. Yet who are sitting in the pews, or serving on …