Drew Downs describes himself as "an emergent presbyter from the Episcopal tribe, living as honestly as I can and helping transform …
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Praying with Older Children
from Living the Good News Just as older children (ages 9, 10, 11) have varied learning styles, they also have varied reactions …
World Communion Sunday
What Is World Communion Sunday? World Communion Sunday is celebrated the first Sunday in October every year in many …
The Doctrine of Discovery
by Sharon Ely Pearson When Christopher Columbus first set foot on the white sands of Guanahani island, he performed a ceremony to …
Sticky Faith
"Sticky Faith gives parents and leaders both a theological/philosophical framework and a host of practical relationship and …
7 Tips For Comforting Others
Steven V. Malec, BBA, NCBF, is a national speaker and Director of Bereavement Ministry for the Catholic Cemeteries Association in …
What Can Mega Churches Teach Us?
The following outline is from article that was written by Scott Thumma, a sociologist of religion and researcher for Hartford …
Prison Ministry is Formational
Is Your Church Called to Prison Ministry? Our faith calls on us to treat every person with dignity, including those in …
A Litany for Teachers: “Jesus Was a Master Teacher”
Praying for Teachers This litany can be used at a worship service or training session for teachers and volunteers. …
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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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