Age to Age - 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.

On Disability and Neurodiverse Inclusion Ministry:

Peoples, Sandra. Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families. Crossway, 2025.
Wetherbee, Katie. Every Child Welcome. Kregel Publications, 2015.
Hardwick, Lamar. Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion. IVP, 2021.
Hulshof, Chris. Jesus and Disability: A Guide to Creating an Inclusive Church. B&H Academic, 2022.
Raffety, Erin. From Inclusion to Justice: Disability, Ministry, and Congregational Leadership (Studies in Religion, Theology, and Disability). Baylor University Press, 2022.
Beates, Michael S. Disability and the Gospel: How God Uses Our Brokenness to Display His Grace. Crossway, 2012.
Hayes, Kerri-Ann. The Accessible Church: Making the Church a Welcoming Place for Children with Special Needs and from Traumatic Backgrounds. Kerri-Ann Hayes, 2022.
Howard, Ali. Engaging Game Changers: Recruiting and Coaching Volunteers for Disability Ministry. Joni and Friends, 2016.
Barraza, Ana B. Together as One Body: Full and Meaningful Participating with Persons with Disabilities. Liturgical Press, 2025.
Ladau, Emily. Demystifying Disability: What to Know, Say, and How to be an Ally. Ten Speed Press, 2021.
Avis, Heather. Everyone Belongs. Waterbrook, 2022.
Valle, Jan W. Rethinking Disability: A Disability Studies Approach to Inclusive Practices. Routledge, 2019.
Kenny, Amy. My Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church. Brazos Press, 2022.
Sanazaro, Ellie. Image Bearer. Imagebearerbook, 2021.
Silberman, Steve. NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity. Avery, 2015.
Griffith Lund, Sarah. Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity. Chalice Press, 2025.
Jacober, Amy E. Redifining Perfect: The Interplay Between Theology and Disability. Cascade Books, 2017.

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

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.

Build Faith - Articles, Resources, and Worship Ideas
ELCA Youth Ministry Network - Children, Youth, & Family Resources
Faith Inkubators - Creating a Community
Fuller Youth Institute - Equipping Leaders
Group publishing - Children/Youth Resources
Illustrated Ministry
Institute for Youth Ministry - Youth Ministry Ideas
Intergenerational Insights: What is Intergenerational Ministry?
Ministry Architects - Consulting and Resources
Ministry Leadership Center
Orange curriculum - How to grow Faith
Peer Ministry
RCL - Resources for Worshipping with Children
Sparkhouse - Community
Spirit & Truth publishing - Faith Formation
Ten x 10
Vibrant Faith

Chalice Press - Family Devotion
Concordia publishing - Family Resources
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.
Discipling Your Teens - Family Resource
Illustrated Ministry - Faith at Home
Meredith Miller Substack - Resource
Purposeful Parenting Course - Mkg Parent Coach, Merri Guggisberg - Course

25 Leadership Podcasts - Grow in Faith and Leadership
The Accessible God - Disability, Faith, Theology, and Life
ELCA Youth Ministry Network 3TC podcast - Reflect on Ministry
Faith+Lead (ELCA) - Learn about Faith, Leaders, and The Bible
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living - Learn About Parenting Through the College Years
The Story Makers Podcast - Talking to Teens about Theology, Death, and the Questions Adults Avoid

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.

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

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

Impact Grid Activity Ideas.pdf

Impact Grid Activity Ideas
Episcopal Church - Faith Activities

Adolescent Anxiety - Fuller Youth Institute

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