Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)

Sarah Bentley Allred is Editor of Building Faith and Associate for Christian Formation & Discipleship in Lifelong Learning. Before joining the Department of Lifelong Learning, Sarah served as Director of Children and Youth Ministries for four years and then completed the MDiv. program at VTS with a focus on Christian formation. She 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. Find out more at sarahbentleyallred.com.

Children’s Chapel: 8 Ways to Make it Great

"Give each child one pipe cleaner. Have them form a prayer. For example, a child might form an airplane to pray for family …

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Ages and Stages: Teaching Children at Each Level

"They learn best through discovery; love asking questions and trying out new games and ideas... They need security and structure; …

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10 Tips for Sunday School Teacher Training

"Teachers who feel connected – to each other, and to church leaders/staff – will be more committed to the faith formation program. …

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5 Tips for Engaging Young Families at Church

"There is no magic bullet, no perfect formula, no 'just right.' What we can do is listen for the Holy Spirit and do the hard work …

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