Demonstration teaching is when teachers learn a new strategy or skill by watching it “live” ... I began to adopt this mindset when …
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Beyond Fun & Games: 3 Series for Going Deeper with Middle and High School Youth
In our current culture, both youth and adults struggle to make consistent long term commitments such as showing up to youth group …
Oriented to God: Community Illumination of Psalm 1
They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all …
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Webinar: Reimagining Adult Formation
Reimagining Adult Formation: Forming Disciples Called Out into the World Join the Rev. Dr. Altagracia Perez-Bullard and Dr. Lisa …
Ministry Fairs: Incorporating Gifts of the Spirit
"...help people identify their superpowers and find ways to use those gifts in ministry, to our mutual joy and benefit." The …
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New Beginnings, New Challenges: Recognizing Excitement, Anxiety, & Everything In Between When Blessing Backpacks
"Live without fear: your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Go in peace to follow the …
Welcoming New and Returning Students to Your Campus Ministry
Making your church community easily encounterable is foundational to any campus ministry. As a new academic year approaches, …
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Pew Cards: 4 Approaches to Communicating “Children Welcome”
Fully welcoming children in worship, with their wiggles and super loud whispers, can be a starting point for welcoming other folks …
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Cookie Church: Training Worship Leaders Can Be Meaningful & Fun!
Cookie Church is a child-centered-but-not-just-for-kids, mostly child-led evening liturgy...We want to invite kids deeper into our …
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“We Should Start a Coffee Shop at Church!” Responding to Big Ideas with Coaching
"Our goal is to build up, not shut down. Empowerment looks a lot like discernment: discovering together where a person (or a …