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Short reflections on intergenerational worship submitted by church leaders for the book, The Church of All Ages.
Some helpful suggestions for preparing as a family for corporate worship so that each member feels welcome and involved.
We never outlive our need to grow spiritually and be part of a worshiping community. So how can we do "church" in nursing homes more effectively? This article focuses on developing a gift-based ministry and creating a worshipful environment.
A brief philosophy and some suggested steps for starting a worship-shaped youth ministry
An article on how to effectively deliver children's messages week after week.
An idea for making large-group prayer more meaningful.
A survey sent out to churches in order to gain a window into the generations in preparation for the Reformed Worship theme issue on intergenerational worship.
An article encouraging teachers to introduce their students to a lifetime of worship through healthy, thoughtful worship practices in the classroom.
A questionnaire for evaluating how well your church is doing at including children in worship.
We worship someone who came "to preach good news to the poor and to release the oppressed."
These tips provide a practical application of peacemaking to worship services.
Do the words "pizza" and "Bible study" define your church's idea of youth ministry better than the phrases "mentoring younger kids" and "leading worship" do? A feature story about a new way to lead youth ministry.
