Disciples Voices

Many of you told us you want to hear Disciples of Christ voices on Cross Generational topics. Below you will find blog posts that cover a wide variety of topics relevant to the lives of children, youth, families, and young adults. These blogs represent the individual voice of the author and not necessarily the denomination. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has a wide range of theological understanding and opinions. We embrace our diversity and discuss it with compassion to create wholeness for all people.

"And..." Talk

(For the first post in this series see, Are you part of the "&"?) Many times when people hear “Family and Children’s Ministries” they have a very specific, non-realistic assumption of this ministry. The first question people forget to ask is, “What IS a family?” This question alone begins a conversation that is crucial in serving God’s people in lifelong faith formative ways. Studies have shown we best serve our children in their faith if we include them alongside their family (in all of its forms, ages, and complexities) when teaching and talking about God. To be intentionally intergenerational is a difficult task for those leading the church. It means that we have to collaborate, work toge