Sarah Bentley Allred

Sarah Bentley Allred received her MDiv. from Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) in May 2019. She now serves as Director of Children and Family Ministries at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina and as Editor of Building Faith and Associate for Christian Formation and Discipleship for Lifelong Learning at VTS. Sarah is passionate about children’s spirituality, intergenerational worship, and small church formation. She loves local coffee shops, board games, the beach, and exploring new places with her husband, Richard, and their dog, Grace.

Sarah Bentley Allred

Sarah Bentley Allred received her MDiv. from Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) in May 2019. She now serves as Director of Children and Family Ministries at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina and as Editor of Building Faith and Associate for Christian Formation and Discipleship for Lifelong Learning at VTS. Sarah is passionate about children’s spirituality, intergenerational worship, and small church formation. She loves local coffee shops, board games, the beach, and exploring new places with her husband, Richard, and their dog, Grace.

Godly Play On Zoom: Why It Works

For just over a year I've served as Director of Children & Family Ministries for a medium size Episcopal church in Wake …

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Reengaging Volunteer Leaders for Digital Ministry

It has now been over four months. It is time for me to return to facilitating the ministry rather than doing it all. There is …

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Games for All Ages Via Zoom

As the COVID19 pandemic continues to keep extended families, youth groups, and church friends physically separate, here are some …

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How To Take A Day Off During A Global Pandemic

“The man who is wise, therefore, will see his life as more like a reservoir than a canal. The canal simultaneously pours out what …

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A Blessing for Thanksgiving

For many of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas offer a break from the rapid pace of every day life, a sense of love and joy, and the …

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Webinar: The Art of Storytelling and Digital Storytelling

On September 12, 2019 Lisa Brown and Hershey Mallette Stephens shared their experiences gathering and shaping stories. Lisa shared …

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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 …

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Saying Goodbye to Pets

Burying pets offers us the opportunity to share something of what our pet meant to us. I had the somewhat unique experience …

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3 Teaching Points for Lent

Lent is a time for intentional re-connection with God, "by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; …

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Vibrant Worship for All Ages

What Congregations Practicing Intergenerational Worship Have In Common What is “intergenerational worship”? “Intergenerational …

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Three Teaching Points for Ash Wednesday

As Ash Wednesday approaches, here are three teaching points to consider as you invite your community into a meaningful experience …

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Three Teaching Points for Epiphany

Epiphany reminds us that Christmas is just the beginning of the story. The Meaning of Epiphany The church celebrates Epiphany on …

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