Was my faith strong enough to do this? What about my experience? Will 22 years of living in the suburbs have prepared me at all to live in a city? Have mission trips, Vacation Bible Schools, Montreat conferences, and countless Bible studies prepared me to live into this experience in the way it deserves?
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These simple, powerful steps transformed our family life, and we didn’t even need to buy a curriculum! Suddenly, all the things we were already doing – sharing, reading, talking, praying and even the “good night kiss” – became part of our family faith formation. Soon I began to wonder: if this works so well in our home, what about in our church?
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In the end, I made myself believe that serving was the only way that I would learn more about myself, grow spiritually, and get closer to God. Then, I burned out.
At our worst, the Church becomes a museum, desperately trying to save relics for people to fondly gaze at – but not participate in. At our best, however, the Church is a living time machine, bringing lessons from the past and hope from the future and molding it into the present.
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When my first child was born, my husband orchestrated what has become one of the most significant faith-sharing events for our family. Unbeknownst to me, he asked friends and family to write letters to our child about her baptism.
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Faith Formation Resources
/in Christian Education, Church Leadership, Resources /by Linda KurtzTo close out our series on faith formation, we asked folks to tell us about their favorite faith formation resources.
Three Models for Intergenerational Faith Formation
/in Christian Education /by Linda KurtzThe three models described below are not the only ways to do intergenerational ministry, and this is by no means an exhaustive or authoritative list.
Instilling a Love for the Church
/in Christian Education /by Linda KurtzWas my faith strong enough to do this? What about my experience? Will 22 years of living in the suburbs have prepared me at all to live in a city? Have mission trips, Vacation Bible Schools, Montreat conferences, and countless Bible studies prepared me to live into this experience in the way it deserves?
The Blessing that Changed My Life and My Church
/3 Comments/in Christian Education /by Linda KurtzThese simple, powerful steps transformed our family life, and we didn’t even need to buy a curriculum! Suddenly, all the things we were already doing – sharing, reading, talking, praying and even the “good night kiss” – became part of our family faith formation. Soon I began to wonder: if this works so well in our home, what about in our church?
From SERVING to Serving
/in Christian Education /by Linda KurtzIn the end, I made myself believe that serving was the only way that I would learn more about myself, grow spiritually, and get closer to God. Then, I burned out.
A Living Time Machine
/in Christian Education /by Linda KurtzAt our worst, the Church becomes a museum, desperately trying to save relics for people to fondly gaze at – but not participate in. At our best, however, the Church is a living time machine, bringing lessons from the past and hope from the future and molding it into the present.
Love Letters: The Intentional Practice of Remembering Baptisms
/in Christian Education /by Linda KurtzWhen my first child was born, my husband orchestrated what has become one of the most significant faith-sharing events for our family. Unbeknownst to me, he asked friends and family to write letters to our child about her baptism.