Currently, our assumption is that we will go through this season of the coronavirus (COVID-19) for a few weeks, and then we will return to business as usual with our church and our groups. That may be the case practically, but we cannot ignore how it is affecting each of us as individuals and a […]
Growing up my driveway was a quarter of a mile long. It took a lot of work to maintain the road that led to our farmhouse. Something that was ever present on that road was the ruts that were worn into the road. They were formed by the continuous back and forth people coming and […]
Cheryl Rogers is a singer, composer, music producer, and keyboardist who has been working in the music, entertainment, and commercial recording industry for over 30 years. She is a five-time Gospel Music Association Do ave award nominee and music producer on the Grammy award-winning “Tribute Project” by Andrae Crouch. She is also a 4-time Emmy award winner […]
Staying connected with the leaders of your small groups or Sunday School is vital to their overall growth. In some ways your leadership team is much like the groups themselves. You have a regular leadership meeting. Some are always in attendance, others not so much, and still others may never attend. Like leading a group […]
The Sunday School director is a role that has been most of our churches for many years. Many times directors learn their role from the one who had the position prior to them. It has been done the same way for years. In many cases, the director is doing the best they know and they […]
Books The Boomer’s Guide to Aging Parents – 2009 – by Carolyn Rosenblatt The Boomer Burden – Dealing with your Parents? Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff – 2008 – Julie Hall Understanding People – Ministry to all stages of life – 2000 – Cheryl Fawcett One Church – Four Generations: Understanding and reaching all ages in your church – […]
These faith-based senior living communities and organizations can assist you in planning for living in the later years of life. They are willing to answer your question as you make these important decisions for yourself your those you love. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia From the North Georgia mountains on the shores of Lake Chatuge, […]
Spiritual Growth Weekly Bible study, outside of church wide Shut-in Bible study (or homebound) Bible conference (Maybe several sessions with a conference leader in or outside your church family.) “Brown bag” Bible study Teach in Vacation Bible School VBS for Senior Adults A program featuring senior adults: They also teach, sing, and share. Senior […]
Leading Adults 55 and Over Can Be Challenging Adult Groups and Faith Development wants to help these folks who have contributed in so many ways to our churches. We want to help them grow in their faith and reach others in their peer group with the gospel. We want to help them to foster and establish relationships as […]
Too many of our group socials are about us and what we want and not about them and what they need. There are those who we might know who need to know Jesus. Every group event that we plan needs to keep the lost in mind. Here are some simple steps that will aid in […]
David answered Saul: ‘Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep. Whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, I went after it, struck it down, and rescued the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it […]
Ageless AdventuresPhone: 770-851-5563Website: www.agelessadventures.net Agrirama Georgia’s Museum of Agriculture and Historic VillageContact: Sherry Miley1392 Whiddon Mill RoadTifton, GA 31793Phone: Toll Free 800-767-1875Website: www.abac.edu/museum Atlanta Dogwood Arts Festival887 West Marietta Street, NWStudio S-105Atlanta, GA 30318Phone: 404-817-6642Fax: 404-817-9508 BabyLand General Hospital300 NOK DriveCleveland, GA 30528Phone: 706-865-2 171Website: cabbagepatchkids.com Biblical History Center130 Gordon Commercial DriveLaGrange, GA 30240Phone: 706-885-0363 […]
Do Every Sunday Well: Most churches I know of have special events. It might be a concert, revival, conference, holiday events or other special things the church might do. We invest lots of resources to make sure these events are successful. We need to consider the people we are seeking to reach and disciple. Yes, these events can […]
The Boomer’s Guide to Aging Parents – 2009 – by Carolyn Rosenblatt The Boomer Burden – Dealing with your Parents? Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff – 2008 – Julie Hall Understanding People – Ministry to all stages of life – 2000 – Cheryl Fawcett One Church – Four Generations: Understanding and reaching all ages in your […]
Things we need to remember about classroom space at church. Church buildings are a tool that God has given us for the purpose of reaching and discipling people. We can become attached to our facilities in such a way that does not enhance great commission work but discourages it. Here are five things we need to remember: […]