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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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Journals Connect Children and Clergy

Amanda Herridge (she/her/hers)
February 9, 2026

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What Is Intergenerational Worship?

Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)
February 3, 2026

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Youth as Theologians: Using a Strategy Game to Form Teenagers into Interpreters of Faith

Peter Levenstrong (he/him/his)
January 26, 2026

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Prayers for Lent

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January 5, 2026

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Prayers for Lent

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A Shame-freeing Lent: Stories & Practices for Liberating Lenten Formation

Jodi Belcher (she/her/hers)

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Lent in a Bag: An Activity for Church or Home

Shawn Schreiner and Vicki Garvey

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

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Prayers for Holy Week

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Three Teaching Points for Holy Week

Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)

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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 (she/her/hers)

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Build a Better *Biblical* Easter Basket

Jerusalem Greer

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