"In general, when you, as the adult leader, coordinate transportation, you assume responsibility and liability. Always make …
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Why We Allowed Phones on the Youth Mission Trip
"With my photos, I was able to saturate our church communications channels with the story of our mission trip, but I am only one …
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Teens, Sin, and Grace
"I hand out the love letter packets... They read, laugh, and cry. They feel loved and validated in a way that exceeds even the …
How to Talk with Teens about Sin
"Young people can equate sin with a simple failure to follow the rules... In order to have a meaningful discussion about sin, we …
Tactile Prayer: Using Body and Senses to Connect with God
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord" (Psalm 19:14). "Insha’Allah" (Arabic …
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Celebrating Epiphany at Church: 5 Fresh Ideas
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. -Isaiah 60:1 Why We Love Epiphany Come …
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Why We Need Christmas Pageants
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting …
Why Kids Need Halloween: A Christian Perspective
"God made us in His image, each of us special and unique. Yet we struggle to live into that image, adopting unsustainable masks …
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Managing Behavior in Sunday School
"Kids tend to be better at self-regulating (and redirecting each other) if they know what is expected." Church School …
*We* are the Literal Heart of Jesus: what it means to engage in lifewide Christian formation
A month ago Building Faith published a pre-review of the young adult novel-turned hit movie The Fault in Our Stars. Author Lisa …