A2A Resource Hub

Our Congregational Resources!

Our Resource Hub is designed to equip congregations with practical tools and faithful inspiration to welcome and care for all people.

At the center of this work is the Age to Age Initiative — a grant-supported program helping churches strengthen intergenerational faith formation. With the guidance of a Specialist and Coach, each participating congregation develops a ministry project focused on children, families, and lifelong discipleship.

Browse our resources below and take the next step in your congregation’s journey.

Age to Age Book Resources

On Children and Youth Ministry:

Collier Gepford, Melissa and Robert W. Lee. You Are Mine & I Am Yours: A Wesleyan Prayer for Kids. BARNSLEY INK, 2024.
DeVries, Mark. Sustainable Youth Ministry. IVP Books, 2008.
Miller, Meredith. Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From. Worthy Books, 2023.
Powell, Kara Eckmann. Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church. Baker Books, a Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2016.
Augsburg Fortress publishing (ELCA) - Book Purchasing for Ministries

Children, Youth, Family Resources

Sparkhouse - Community
Illustrated Ministry - Faith at Home
Spirit & Truth publishing - Faith Formation
Faith Inkubators - Creating a Community
Group publishing - Children/Youth Resources
Concordia publishing - Family Resources
Orange curriculum - How to grow Faith
Chalice Press - Family Devotion
The Conversation Starter - A YouTube series for parents to start conversations with their teen. **Content Note: Our progressive congregations may find this material too theologically conservative, especially regarding LGBTQIA+ issues. Please preview before using or recommending.

Age to Age Cohort Expectations

Below is a list of expectations for those participating in the Age to Age Cohort.

Congregation Expectations - Cohort 2.pdf

Age to Age Podcast Resources

Faith+Lead (ELCA) - Learn about Faith, Leaders, and The Bible
ELCA Youth Ministry Network 3TC podcast - Reflect on Ministry
25 Leadership Podcasts - Grow in Faith and Leadership

Congregational Resources

Below you’ll find a selection of resources designed to support our cohorts in key areas of congregational life. These include tools and guides for Religious Research, Gift Assessment, Congregational Activity Planning, and Ministry Development. Each resource is intended to inspire, equip, and strengthen your community’s faith journey.

Religious Research

Barna - Increase in Faith Formation
Gallup - Religious Stats in U.S.
Pew Research - Life After Death Idea

Gift Assessment

ELCA Gift Assessment - Detailed list of gifts and definitions
Women of the ELCA - Spiritual Gift Guide
The United Methodist Church - Gift Inventory
Gallup - Strength Finder

Congregational Activity Ideas

Impact Grid Activity Ideas.pdf

Impact Grid Activity Ideas
Episcopal Church - Faith Activities

Ministry Resources

Vibrant Faith - How To
Ministry Architects - Support
Institute for Youth Ministry - Youth Ministry Ideas
Fuller Youth Institute - Equipping Leaders

Book Resources

On Leadership, Systems, and Change:

Beaumont, Susan, and Cindy Piller. How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going: Leading in a Liminal Season. Rowman & Littlefield, 2019.
Brown, C. Brené. Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Whole Hearts, Tough Conversations. Random House, 2018.
Friedman, Edwin H., et al. A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix. Church Publishing, 2017.
Goleman, Daniel. Emotional Intelligence. Bantam Books, 2020.

Seasonal Activities

Illustrated Ministry - Faith Resources for Church and Home
Sermons for Kids - Bible lessons and Sermons for kids

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