Holly Catterton Allen – Intergenerational Christian Formation

How can we do intergenerational Christian formation? ‘Throughout biblical tradition and the majority of history, communities of faith included people of all ages together in corporate worship, education and ministry’. Brent and Ian talk with Holly Catterton Allen, one of the authors (with Christine Lawton and Cory L. Seibel) of the second edition of an IVP book called ‘Intergenerational Christian Formation: Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community and Worship’. Holly served as professor of Christian ministries and family science at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.  Holly’s areas of interest are children’s spirituality and intergenerational issues, and she leads 2 national, ecumenical conferences – Intergenerate and the Children’s Spirituality Summit.     (1:20) Holly’s own experience of intergenerational ministry; (11:20) What happens when we separate the generations in church; (13:50) First century house churches; (16:10) All age worship; (21:45) Children in worship. Links mentioned in this episode: www.ivpress.com Holly Allen — Intergenerate (intergenerateconference.com) /www.amazon.com/Intergenerational-Christian-Formation-Bringing-Community-dp-151400142X/dp/151400142X/ref=dp_ob_image_bk Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.