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Building Faith is a ministry of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. We publish theologically rich, practically oriented articles on Christian formation. Our mission is to equip and inspire churches and individuals for ministries of Christian education and faith formation for all ages.

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Building Faith’s Favorite Free Christian Formation Resources

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May 14, 2025

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“Faith in an Exhausted World”: Forma Conference 2025 Plenary Recording

Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)
April 8, 2025

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Stations of the Cross and Seven Last Words Resources for All Ages

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March 24, 2025

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Living Stories Sermons: An Emerging Preaching Model for Intergenerational Belonging

Peter Levenstrong (he/him/his)
March 17, 2025

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Prayers and Blessings for Easter

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You’ve Been Egged: A Fundraiser for The Easter Season

Laurie Juarez (she/her/hers)

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Three Teaching Points for Easter

Sarah Bentley Allred

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Build a Better *Biblical* Easter Basket

Jerusalem Greer

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More Prayers, Blessings, and Resources for Pentecost

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What Does This Day Mean? Reflections for Pentecost at Home

Jennifer McNally & Anna V. Ostenso Moore

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3 Teaching Points for Pentecost

Matthew Kozlowski

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Come Holy Spirit: 3 Prayers for Pentecost

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A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar

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