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Two Questions: Brittany Sky

Posted by Tracey Daniels at Jan 18, 2023

Brittany SkyProject DirectorChristian Parenting Project In each edition of IG Mix, we ask someone the same two questions about intergenerational ministry: “What keeps you up at night?” and “What gets you up in the morning?” What keeps you up at night?As a mom with a young child, I often spiral at night about the ways I want to support Rowan as he grows. Last night I was kept awake thinking through his overnight sleep troubles and how I can support his transition into a big kid bed. As a ministry leader, these experiences help me remember what other...

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Tags: Christian parenting, faith at home, faith formation at home, grandparenting, parenting

Parents’ Corner: Farewell

Posted by Liz Perraud at Jul 07, 2019

Editor’s note: This column is the last from our dear friend Shirley Carlson, who has shared wisdom and ideas about Christian parenting faithfully with our readers for several years. Thank you, Shirley, for offering your faith and service to us. We wish you well as you move into God’s future callings for you Shirley CarlsonLa Crescenta Presbyterian Church Relationships are what life is all about, and you want your relationship with your child to be a good one and for it to last through your entire lives. I have enjoyed the relationship I have...

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Two Questions: John Roberto

Posted by Tracey Daniels at Jan 12, 2019

John RobertoVibrant Faith In each edition of GenOn Connect, we will ask one member of the GenOn Ministries Advisory Council the same two questions about intergenerational ministry: “What keeps you up at night?” and “What gets you up in the morning?” What keeps you up at night? We know that intergenerational relationships and community life are essential for nurturing and sustaining a life of Christian faith and discipleship—in the young and in the old. Research is now providing evidence of the enduring importance of intergenerational experiences for the formation of faith in the younger generations, as...

Parents' Corner: Spiritual Transformation in Our Children and Youth

Posted by Tracey Daniels at Jan 12, 2019

Shirley CarlsonLa Crescenta Presbyterian Church How do we know if our children are growing spiritually? According to Barna’s research in the book Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, “a person’s moral foundation is either based on Christian spirituality and God’s Word, or, it is based on worldly perspectives.” I am sure you prefer the former to the latter. A lot of our children’s spiritual development is aided by what they learn at church, especially through a ministry such as LOGOS. However, spiritual development must also be encouraged at home. You can find a review of Barna’s book...

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Partnering with families in faith formation

Posted by Liz Perraud at May 23, 2017

One of my favorite rooms on a LOGOS evening is the kitchen. There's a buzz about that place-I've seen it in churches all over no matter the size of the program or the sophistication of the meals. In my church we've had a year of a busted dishwasher, a broken hot water heater, hurt (and healed!) feelings, deeply personal stories, and rounds of the flu. Too many people some nights and not enough people other nights. And yet there's a common purpose (to deliver dinner on time!) and always a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a place to serve at...