Intergenerational in Action
I speak so much about Sticky Faith and intergenerational ministry that it’s a real treat when I get to see it in action.
Archive October 14, 2010
Ideas on how to talk to teens and emerging adults
When I was your age…”
I’m guessing all of us have said that to a teenager or emerging adult we know.
Turning Families Inside Out
Last week I read sociologist and family ministry guru Diana Garland’s new book, Inside Out Families: Living the Faith Together
Adults Who Get Me
When 15-year-olds were asked what adults who really “get” them (understand them) do to show it, here’s what they said, as reported in the Search Institute 2010 Teen Voice Report:
About the Kid Table
This week’s E-Journal includes a feature from Kara that puts in writing some concepts we’ve been including in our FYI speaking and consulting for a couple of years now
Moving Away from the Kid Table A Bigger Vision of Church
What’s so bad about the kid table? Kara explores a theology of church and youth ministry that might challenge your assumptions.
Best Buy/Search Institute – Teen Research
I’m a fan of the Search Institute. Their 40 Developmental Assets have been very important in the way we think about holistic ministry.
Intergenerational
At FYI this year we have a Sticky Faith Learning Cohort, a group of 12 specially invited churches who are learning from our College Transition Project and want to apply its findings to their youth ministry and overall church.
Sharing the Roof
According to a Reuters report this week, there’s been a rise in the purchase of multigenerational homes (meaning more than one generation share the same dwelling) over the past year
Your View of Parents
I’ve been reading Reggie Joiner’s great book, Think Orange