Today, we have Part 2 of my four-week series on Cross+Generational Ministry. Last week, I shared my belief that every single person in our congregations has something to learn from every other person, and, as a corollary, each person has … Continue reading
How many generations do you have represented in your congregation? Do people of different ages interact? Is that even important? The presence of a full spread of ages in a congregation is a sign of that congregation’s general health and … Continue reading
This is the fourth and final blog post in my series What Is Faith Formation? This one is on faith formation and the mission of the church. The previous posts covered: Part 1: The definition of faith formation that I … Continue reading
This post marks the third in a series I’m doing on What Is Faith Formation? Previously, I described what I mean by faith formation, and then last week I argued that our corporate worship services are the biggest, and therefore … Continue reading
If you’ve read this blog in the past, you might know that during the program (school) year, I write about the upcoming Narrative Lectionary Bible reading from the perspective of faith formation. In the summer, I like to focus on … Continue reading
This summer, here in our Forming Faith blog, I’m going to branch out a bit from our normal topics. During the program/school year I reflect on the upcoming Narrative Lectionary Bible reading and how to see it from the perspective … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Acts 2:1-4; Romans 8:14-39 Free Resource: Because of the Holy Spirit (Kids PK-2nd) Unit Theme (May 26–June 9): Gifts of God’s Grace This upcoming Sunday is Pentecost, which means that it is the last Sunday in the primary … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Romans 6:1-14 Free Resource: Sculpting God’s Gifts (Cross+Gen Education) Unit Theme (May 26–June 9): Gifts of God’s Grace As I have mentioned before, sometimes reading Paul makes my head swim. It’s not really Paul’s fault; he is just … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Romans [3:28-30] 5:1-11 Free Resource: Gifts of God’s Grace (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (May 26–June 9): Gifts of God’s Grace Churchy Language I was raised in the church. I have a master’s degree in church history and theology. … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Romans 1:1-17 Free Resource: Paul’s Introduction (Youth) Unit Theme (May 5–May 19): Called to Share This week we move from reading about what Paul did in the Book of Acts to reading some things that Paul wrote. We’re … Continue reading