Intergenerational Ministry Models

Milestones
                   
Birth, baptism, first Bible, confirmation, drivers license, marriage, retirement, death - all of these milestones, both secular and church-based, can be honored and celebrated within the community of faith.
         

Biblical Storytelling
                    
Bible stories can be shared by all, with all, as your faith community learns The Story together
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Rituals, Sacraments, Holidays, and Holy Days
                   
Create rituals and celebrations that are regularly/annually engaged by all ages together
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Relationships
                    
Building intentional relationships between the generations has positive faith-forming aspects for
 all ages.


Faith Formation in the Home
         

Faithful Families by Traci Smith
                    
Resources for families that don't add "yet another thing to do" by incorporating faith-based
 conversations into daily routines.


Faith5
                   
A 5-step bedtime routine for families from Faith Inkubators
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Using Playlists
                    
A faith formation playlist is a list of online, video audio, print, etc. learning activities/experiences, specifically curated on a particular theme/topic for a designated age group or other group of people interested in self-guided learning. Visit Lifelong Faith Associates for links to shared Playlists.

Wondering Together
I Wonder: Engaging a Child's Curiosity About the Bible
Elizabeth F. Caldwell


Christian Practices
         

Formation in Christian Practices from Lifelong Faith Associates
  Guides and resources for designing formation in Christian practices
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Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living
Intergenerational and age group options                  
Curriculum materials from the Presbyterian Publishing Company
    
A thirty-six-unit curriculum based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers.
         

Traci Smith's short videos on 5 Christian practices for families



Organizations with Forward-Thinking Webinars
and Blogs
       

Building Faith
          
Ministry Architects
         
Practical Resources for Churches
          
Vibrant Faith


Intergenerational Ministry Resources