Intercessory Prayer across Generations: A Case Study

The American church, much like the surrounding society, has become more age segregated with age-specific ministry defining the landscape of the church. However, Scripture indicates that generational discipleship, the passing of faith from one generation to another, is the normative practice of a com...

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Main Author: Embree, Christina (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications [2017]
In: Christian education journal
Year: 2017, Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 128-143
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KBQ North America
KDD Protestant Church
RB Church office; congregation
RF Christian education; catechetics
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Summary:The American church, much like the surrounding society, has become more age segregated with age-specific ministry defining the landscape of the church. However, Scripture indicates that generational discipleship, the passing of faith from one generation to another, is the normative practice of a community of faith, which requires the interaction and engagement of multiple generations. Intercessory prayer has been shown to have positive effects on a variety of social relationships and is a spiritual discipline available to all, regardless of age or spiritual maturity. This article explores the possibility of intercessory prayer being used as a vehicle to connect generations and create space for increased generational interactions within a local church context.
ISSN:2378-525X
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/073989131701400111