We are in this together―all ages practicing, all ages becoming God’s people. Often, intergenerational initiatives are seen as the next new church trend, or another programming tool for church growth and revitalization. Ultimately, though, intergenerational practice is at the core of what it means for us to be the body of Christ. God intends for all ages to participate in faith formation together; we are formed in our practice of intergenerationallity as we participate in the formation of becoming God’s people. All Ages Becoming brings theologians, practitioners, and ministry leaders, representing diverse denominations, generations, cultures, and geographical locations, together to help us explore this adventure of intergenerational Christian practice. As you consider intergenerational practice in your own faith community, each chapter provides “Theology in Practice” sections with questions designed to help your community reflect, discuss, discover, experiment, reinvent, redesign, and continue in your community of practice. Includes contributions from: Holly Catterton Allen - Sarah Bentley Allred - Gareth Crispin - David C. Csinos - Karen DeBoer - Rev. Roberta J. Egli - Wes Gallagher - Valerie M. Grissom - Rev. Elizabeth Tamez Méndez - Jim Merhaut - Wilson McCoy - Johannah Myers - Robert Pendergraft - Breen Marie Sipes - Linda Staats - Rachel Turner I often get asked what books I recommend for ministers or parents/caregivers who are interested in connecting generations in relationship for discipleship. This book will now top the list. Not only do these authors give a wide array of information about intergenerational ministry, spiritual formation, and discipleship at church at home, they do so in a way that is accessible to everyone who is looking to learn and grow their understanding. Whether someone comes looking for theological foundations or practical application, the answer can be found in one or more of the articles included in the pages of this book. More than just a collection of articles, All Ages Becoming: Intergenerational Christian Practice and the Formation of God's People is a handbook for ministers and caregivers; one that will sit on the shelf in an easy-to-grab location for frequent reference and consultation. Christina Embree , Director/Founder of ReFocus Ministry, Minister of Generational Discipleship, Great Lakes Conference, Brethren in Christ US To minimize generational conflicts or accommodate preferences, congregations often divide along age or affinity lines. Except in rare cases, all generations seem to lose. All Ages Becoming is a collaboration from an eclectic group of educators, theologians, and practitioners that serves as a model for unity even in our diversity. The convergence of their various cultures, expertise, and experience offers a practical guide any faith community can use to discover biblical and theological foundational principles to help frame their intergenerational practices. This timely resource reminds our congregations how much better we are when every generation is the Church together. Dr. David Manner, Executive Director Treasurer Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists The third book in the InterGenerate series All Ages Becoming adds much to the study, conversation, and practice of intentional intergenerational community for the Christian church. Woven throughout is the language and metaphor of "becoming," helping us understand that this transformation is always a work-in-progress. All the "questions to consider" that are included help us ponder and process the content and ideas. I am grateful for these voices—the practitioners and the researchers alike; each one excited and committed to this critical approach to being the body of Christ, together. Liz Perraud, Executive Director, GenOn Ministries What a gift this book is to the church today as we struggle with effective ways to engage and equip all generations together, including the youth and children that desperately need to know they belong with - and are connected to - an embodied community of faithful people who care deeply about their becoming! In my sojourn as an official children and family pastor in a large congregation I would have given anything to get my hands and eyes on a book such as this one that brings together the best thinkers - and doers - for intergenerational formation! Now this gift for the church is yours to read and share, discuss and try out. As Linda Staats says in chapter one of this meaty book, here is an invitation for all of us to find our place of becoming in the "beautiful circular pattern of Intergenerational blessing." Trevecca Okholm, MA - Former Children and Family Minister (PCUSA) and Professor of Practical Theology, Azusa Pacific University, co-editor of Children's Ministry and the Spiritual Child: Practical Formation-Focused Ministry All Ages Becoming is a fine addition to the growing body of theory and practice in