The return of the regular September-June program year brings with it new opportunities for formation and relationships. As …
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Ministry to those with Alzheimer’s Disease
Godly Play and Memories My mother has Alzheimer's. We recently moved her to a nursing home where she could receive the …
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Digging Deeper: The Feast of the Assumption
August 15th is the Feast of the Assumption. Around this feast cluster so many associations that a wide variety of images …
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Digging Deeper: Peter and the Rock
from Living the Good News Matthew 16:17-19 has been one of the most vigorously discussed passages of the New Testament, …
Equipping Your Ministry Team
The Need for Support Large or small churches (or somewhere in between!) can all benefit from the team approach to ministry. Jesus …
Reflection: The Price of Stewardship
At a very young age, I began to associate the word “stewardship” with money and pledging. As I matured in the …
The Life Cycle of Small Groups
Small groups of all kinds are an integral part of a healthy and vibrant congregation. They train new leaders and give …
Encouraging Spiritual Growth in Children: An age-by-age guide for teachers
"A healthy self-concept lays a foundation for a growing ability to be intimate with others and with God." Spiritual …
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Creating a Prayer Space at Home
"Simply by placing a candle, cross, Bible or other object on a piece of cloth can designate a special place." Sanctifying …
Host Breakfast Before Worship: Why and How
Breakfast Before Church Looking for a way to reach the community? Trying to encourage families to spend quality time …
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