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 …
Faith Formation with Young Adults
As a dedicated faith formation resource person with a specialization in digital media, I have observed that young adult ministers are asking very different questions from other …
Future of Adult Faith Formation
The 2015 National Symposium on the Future of Adult Faith engaged more than 100 Christian faith formation leaders in analyzing the forces affecting the lives of adults and faith …
Top 10 PG Movies for Church Groups
"As leaders, we can help kids make such connections, and the movies below lend themselves to that." Movies for Church Groups Whether it's a youth group meeting, a …
7 Keys for a Transformational Mission Trip
"No matter the length or location, preparation is the key that will make a life-long difference in the lives of the participants. Use these strategies as a guide to help your youth …
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Holy Week Family Service: Tenebrae with Props
After each reading the prop is returned to its place on the table and covered with a black napkin...A pattern of black grows across the table as the readings …
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Making Easter Butterflies, Alleluia!
"The children St. James hunt for their butterflies much like others hunt for eggs. Youth and families can be found looking for the older butterflies they made when they were …
How to Plan an Effective Retreat
"A retreat gives participants a time and space to be fully present, to do work that is hard to accomplish, or to partake in reflection that eludes us in the regular rhythm of our …