Christian ministry is rooted in a deep belief in the dignity and worth of all people. In "The Book of Common Prayer," for example, …
Take and Eat: Compassionately Welcoming People with Food Allergies to Church
On the night before he died, Jesus shared a final meal with his followers. He invited them to "take" and "eat." Each week we …
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The IKEA Effect in Ministry: Co-Constructing Faith with Gen Z
A few years ago, my wife and I decided to assemble an IKEA bookshelf together. We followed the instructions, deciphered the …
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VBS and Summer Camp Curriculum Top Picks for 2026
Vacation Bible School has become one of the most versatile formation programs that churches provide. Publishers and curriculum …
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Journals Connect Children and Clergy
Church staff and volunteers see their local churches in a particular light. You see the wicks that struggle to be added to the …
What Is Intergenerational Worship?
There are a number of wonderful resources that explain intergenerationality and intergenerational ministry broadly, including the …
Youth as Theologians: Using a Strategy Game to Form Teenagers into Interpreters of Faith
Young people don't need theology translated into simpler terms; they need to be invited into the actual work of doing theology. …
Prayers for Lent
Lent is a season that brings us before our humanity. The Lenten prayers and liturgies with which Christians may be most familiar …
Letter from the Editor: 12 Highlights from 2025
Dear Building Faith Community,Happy Advent! I hope this season has brought you meaningful moments of waiting, hoping, and …
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Contemplation as Essential Practice for Sustainable Ministry
"We must find sources of strength and renewal for our own spirits, lest we perish. We must learn to be quiet, to settle in one …
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