Christina Embree Archives ·

Our Churches Must End Sin of Neglecting Next Generation

| February 3, 2020

Churches are gifted with multiple generations, all at different paths on the journey, with so much to give each other. Yet, we often don’t know each other’s names. We must stop neglecting the next generation within our walls. […] Read More

The Key to Making Time to Nurture Your Kids’ Spiritual Lives

By Christina Embree

| January 27, 2020

All our families lead busy lives. It’s hard to find the time to nurture our children’s spiritual lives. But discipleship at home isn’t about doing more; it’s about inviting Christ into what you are already doing. […] Read More

Don’t Let These ‘What Ifs’ Separate Generations in Church

By Christina Embree

| December 9, 2019

When we consider intergenerational worship and discipleship, the critics have plenty of ‘what if’ scenarios. But what if they all came true? While it may prove to be somewhat uncomfortable, it’s how we grow and learn. […] Read More

Millennials Bypass Church Because They Feel They Don’t Belong

By Christina Embree

| July 22, 2019

Many millennials don’t darken the doors of our churches because they feel they don’t belong. Instead of a place that meets our preferences, our churches must become a refuge from the chaos and a place to foster relationships. […] Read More

4 Ways to Help Your Church Generations Get to Know Each Other

By Christina Embree

| May 15, 2019

The way society and many of our churches are structured, connecting with generations outside of our own feels uncomfortable and decidedly not fun. However, we live better, more fulfilling lives when we are around each other. […] Read More

How Your Church Can Help Families Bring Sunday into Monday

By Christina Embree

| February 11, 2019

When discussing liturgical practices, such as communion and baptism, and how they can be used to address current themes, the church can only do so much. So how can the church help families continue that dialogue at home? […] Read More

How Can We Nicely Kick Kids Out of Church?

By Christina Embree

| November 8, 2018

More churches are inviting parents to remove their children from worship services so they’re not a distraction. This trend is unbelievably counterintuitive to a faith literally passed down from one generation to another. […] Read More

3 Ways Your Church Can Encourage Generational Discipleship

By Christina Embree

| July 25, 2018

Scripture extols us to pass on our faith from one generation to another, yet many congregations opt for an environment that segregates the generations from one another. […] Read More

Why You Need to Explore Your Kid’s Social-Media World

By Christina Embree

| July 2, 2018

I joined a group from our church recently to walk through the streets of Lexington, Kentucky. This was for the Lexington Mural Challenge Scavenger Hunt in which participants had to find specific murals out of the hundreds painted on the sides of buildings, in alleys, up and down streets, throughout the city. Each mural has […] Read More

The Church’s Role in Creating the Loneliest Generation

By Christina Embree

| May 18, 2018

Generation Z is the loneliest generation currently alive around the globe, according to a survey conducted by Cigna, a global health service company. This came as a surprise to many people who naturally assumed that the oldest generation would be the ones who experienced the greatest loneliness, not young vibrant 18- to 22-year-olds who boast […] Read More