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Summer Church Planning

Introducing John Roberto, Our New GenOn Board Member

Talking About Faith at Home

Sunday LIFT Spring and Summer Resources Bring ALL Ages Together for Faith Formation

Barna Study: Who Has Intergenerational Friendships?

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Summer Church Planning

Posted by Liz Perraud at

Amanda Hinthorn moderated a chat in the LOGOS Ministry Ideas Facebook Group on church planning for the summer. Ideas were shared about what works in our ministries and about ways we keep families connected to our church over the summer months. We brainstormed new and creative ways to make summer ministry engaging for all.  Discussion questions included: What is your favorite ministry your church offers in the summer months and why? Are you trying any "Summer Experiments" in worship or other areas? What do you do to promote outdoor spiritual growth? What do you try differently in the summer with...

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Introducing John Roberto, Our New GenOn Board Member

Posted by Liz Perraud at

It is our honor to share that John Roberto has accepted a call to serve on the GenOn Ministries Board of Directors. John is on the leadership team of Vibrant Faith Ministries where he serves as the coordinator of training services and the Vibrant Faith Institute. 

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Talking About Faith at Home

Posted by Liz Perraud at

Where can parents (and grandparents) turn for help for faith formation at home? We recommend several resources, blogs, and books in response to that request from our Partner Churches to help with faith formation at home.  

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Sunday LIFT Spring and Summer Resources Bring ALL Ages Together for Faith Formation

Posted by Suzie Lane at

Here’s what participants said after experiencing LIFT in their church:

“It was very engaging and fun!”
“Meaningful and purposeful”
“Reflective and moving”
“Creative and fun”

More Reviews

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Barna Study: Who Has Intergenerational Friendships?

Posted by Liz Perraud at

A new Barna study shows that a majority of Americans report engaging in intergenerational friendships. One’s faith community, according to the study, influences the likelihood of cross-generational connections. Though not the most likely place to meet older or younger friends (that would be the workplace or through a mutual friend), meeting at church/place of worship far exceeded the reported experience of meeting through a mentorship program. Roxanne Stone, editor in chief of Barna Group observed that “these relationships do not seem to be developing through formal programs—fewer than one in 20 say they formed their intergenerational relationships through a mentor/mentee...

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