I had to share this, because I had an opinion (surprise surprise) that I felt worth adding.
Is the Era of Age Segmentation Over? | Out of Ur | Conversations for Ministry Leaders
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One thing I observed about youth groups, especially the past couple of years, is how they feed compartmentalization. Let's watch a movie for two hours, read the Bible for ten minutes, then play a game for five minutes. There's no apparent connection between them. (That's the inherent attitude, not my personal opinion.) Actually, we never outgrow that and guess what? The "falling away" isn't just among the youth. Is this really about the "kid's table", or are more people just deciding a faith that has no practical value (makes no difference) isn't worth having?
What do you think?
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chI agree that too many years at the "kid table" can leave someone at a loss at how to act at the adult's table. In fact, that adult table will feel strange and unfamiliar. We should be training our youth and partnering with them in ministry--that's where they will see true "church" happen. The more we mix the generations in our church, the more we serve together, the more of a family we become. There is a time and place for some segmantation--mainly for specific teaching purposes--but I believe that too much will weaken the church, not strengthen it. It's like Aesop's fable--is a bundle of sticks stronger bound together or seperate?
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