by Mary Elizabeth Burton | Jan 26, 2022
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit us with quarantine, loneliness and feelings of isolation among children and teens were on the rise. What a tragic irony—an epidemic of loneliness while living in the most over-connected world that’s ever existed. Then, cue the...
by Mary Elizabeth Burton | Jan 29, 2021
In this post, we share a list of some of the best resources for intergenerational ministry that are currently available for churches and church leaders. We also highlight how the Pray for Me Campaign is an excellent practical step to helping congregations form...
by Mary Elizabeth Burton | Nov 5, 2020
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best family ministry event ideas out there. We’ve also included our own “intergenerational twists” on some of these creative ideas. What Makes a Great Family Ministry Event Family ministry requires a great...
by Doug Franklin | Oct 19, 2020
Intergenerational ministry is a ministry with the primary goal to connect and unite every generation in shared relationships, worship, and service. For many years, ministry leaders have expressed that there’s a difference between a multigenerational and an...
by Doug Franklin | May 8, 2020
This post was originally published and featured on leadertreks.org. Have you ever noticed that churches are divided by age and programming? Adults, children, and students have separate programming uniquely designed for them. Couples with young children meet in their...
by Mary Elizabeth Burton | Jul 10, 2017
I am a creature of habit. A love of good coffee, good quiche, and familiarity keeps me coming back to Niedlov’s, a quaint little breakfast place here in Chattanooga. I recently met my friend Bailey there for breakfast before she went to school. Bailey is...
