Engage all generations : a strategic toolkit for creating intergenerational faith communities / edited by Cory Seibel ; foreword by Holly Catterton Allen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Seibel, Cory, 1973- editor.

Allen, Holly Catterton, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intergenerational relations--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Intergenerational relations.

Intergenerational religious education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Abilene, Texas : Abilene Christian University Press, [2021]

Summary:

Engage All Generations is a strategic toolkit designed to aid faith communities in fostering intergenerational ministry. Compiled by Cory Seibel, this collection of essays presents theological, pastoral, and practical insights aimed at bridging generational divides within the church. The book emphasizes the importance of community faith formation, encouraging congregations to learn, grow, and worship together across ages. It offers a diverse range of perspectives and practical approaches for church leaders and ministry practitioners. The book's contributors provide case studies and storytelling to illustrate successful strategies and challenges, seeking to inspire and equip readers to create inclusive and vibrant ministry environments. This resource is particularly valuable for pastors and church leaders aiming to implement integrated ministry strategies within their congregations. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Part One: Learning and Growing Together

Chapter One: Intergenerational Sabbath Communities

Chapter Two: Intergenerational Dynamics in Deuteronomy

Chapter Three: Intergenerational Church and Sociocultural Faith Development

Chapter Four: Growing Together

Chapter Five: Valuing Youth Ministry as Embedded Intergenerationality

Chapter Six: Godly Play in Intergenerational Ministry

Chapter Seven: Intergenerational Community around the Table

Chapter Eight: Playfully Forming Disciples

Part Two: Praying and Playing Together

Chapter Nine: Spiritual Formation through Intergenerational Scripture Presentation

Chapter Ten: Songs of Young and Old

Chapter Eleven: Intergenerational Imagining

Chapter Twelve: The Mystery of Catholic Intergenerational Worship

Chapter Thirteen: Connecting Generations to Practice Generosity

Chapter Fourteen: Connecting Generations through Milestone Celebrations

Chapter Fifteen: Intergenerational Sports and Games

Chapter Sixteen: Intergenerational Connections through Tabletop Gaming

Part Three: Leading and Changing Together

Chapter Seventeen: Embracing the Leadership Challenge

Chapter Eighteen: Learning to Walk Together

Chapter Nineteen: Moving All Ages toward Life Together

Chapter Twenty: Leading the Transition from Age-Specific to Intergenerational Faith Formation

Chapter Twenty-One: Tools for Developing Intergenerational Ministry

Chapter Twenty-Two: Cross-Generational Communication Generated by AI.

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Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Seibel, Cory Engage All Generations

ISBN:

9781684269235

1684269237

OCLC:

1245956667