Thursday, June 02, 2005
Age-Integrated vs. Segregated Church
Here's a link to an article (by a very studied and thoughtful 16yo!) on the topic of the phenomenon and problems resulting, of the age-segregated church...I thought it may be of interest to some, as it sites some basic info., church history, and cultural influences upon the church, and youth ministry esp., as does a handy little book I also recommend;
"Critique of Modern Youth Ministry", it's an interesting,easy read, w/alot of applicable Scripture - a real gem and I believe it willoffer you alot of Biblical counsel/perspective in this very situation you're(really we're all) dealing with. It's only $3 from cbd; http://tinyurl.com/athg8
http://www.utmost-way.com/theageintegratedchurcharticle.htm
If you do a google search on "age segregated ministry" you'll pull up alot of other thoughtful articles along these lines.
Blessings, Beth
*excerpts****Parents are the key faith developers for their children- they can haveeither a positive or negative impact on their kid's faith growth. But eitherway, they'll have the biggest impact. You can have strong faith-shapingprograms for kids at church, but if you're not partnering with homes yourisk producing kids who have weak faith. (77)
*****Programs should serve the purpose of building personal,discipleship-oriented relationships, not replace them.
*****A household approach to ministry places an emphasis on building biblicalhouseholds in which parents disciple their children and "adopt" othermembers of the congregation who do not have families, and where fatherspractice spiritual leadership in the home. This approach builds afamily-like quality in church life and ministry through emphasizingheart-level relationships, discipleship, and community. (Wallace p.128)
"Critique of Modern Youth Ministry", it's an interesting,easy read, w/alot of applicable Scripture - a real gem and I believe it willoffer you alot of Biblical counsel/perspective in this very situation you're(really we're all) dealing with. It's only $3 from cbd; http://tinyurl.com/athg8
http://www.utmost-way.com/theageintegratedchurcharticle.htm
If you do a google search on "age segregated ministry" you'll pull up alot of other thoughtful articles along these lines.
Blessings, Beth
*excerpts****Parents are the key faith developers for their children- they can haveeither a positive or negative impact on their kid's faith growth. But eitherway, they'll have the biggest impact. You can have strong faith-shapingprograms for kids at church, but if you're not partnering with homes yourisk producing kids who have weak faith. (77)
*****Programs should serve the purpose of building personal,discipleship-oriented relationships, not replace them.
*****A household approach to ministry places an emphasis on building biblicalhouseholds in which parents disciple their children and "adopt" othermembers of the congregation who do not have families, and where fatherspractice spiritual leadership in the home. This approach builds afamily-like quality in church life and ministry through emphasizingheart-level relationships, discipleship, and community. (Wallace p.128)
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I want to thank you for this info. regarding age segregation.
After 12 years of trying to defend our choice to abstain from many youth events, we are moving two states away to an age-integrated assembly. Internet info. has proven that we are not alone in our convictions. There is a church out there that doesn't see "youth group" as a Biblical mandate. Lol.
Lord Bless, Donna :o)
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After 12 years of trying to defend our choice to abstain from many youth events, we are moving two states away to an age-integrated assembly. Internet info. has proven that we are not alone in our convictions. There is a church out there that doesn't see "youth group" as a Biblical mandate. Lol.
Lord Bless, Donna :o)
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