Tuesday, January 03, 2023

Tuesday's Catch: 'How to (Painlessly) Connect Generations in Church' And More


How to (Painlessly) Connect Generations in Church
Christina Embree offers a few practices that could allow for your community to begin to connect children, youth, and the elderly (the groups that tend to be left out of communal gatherings) in meaningful ways.
Churches that segregate children and youth from adults on Sundays and at other times should not surprised when they leave church as young adults. John H. Westerhoff III drew that to our attention nearly 50 years ago with Will Our Children Have Faith (1976).
Young Adult, Embrace the Art of Neighboring
How might the truth of the gospel change the way young adults interact with neighbors? It’s as simple as opening your heart, your home, and your hands.

Building A Great Usher Team
Your ushers can make or break your worship service. The difference between a grumpy, distracted, and untrained usher compared to a cheerful, engaged, and “serve you with a smile” usher is huge!

Who Is Jesus?
At the center of Christianity is the person of Jesus. Because of that, it’s impossible to have a good grasp on the Christian gospel without having a grasp on who he is.

To Tremble with Glee
The image of the stars trembling with glee at the birth of the Lord Jesus, a line from from the Cherry Tree Carol, prompted the reflections in this article.

5 Extraordinary Gifts From God (and how they impact your leadership)
As church leaders, it’s incredibly easy to get so involved in the work of God that we can miss the wonder of God.

6 Bible Study Tools for Your Church This Year
Here are six Bible study tools for your church as you equip them to feast on the Word of God.

Small Group Evaluation Questions
A One Page Evaluation Sheet. On one side of the page is evaluation related to an individual group session. On the other side are questions related to the overall health of the group. Everyone has a little different philosophy of small groups, so feel free to adapt and edit to your situation.

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