July is Disability Pride Month in the U.S. As Lizzie Cox explains in her article "Disability Pride and Advocating for Access," …
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“Nobody’s Perfect”: A Resource for Talking to Youth about Sin
Content warning: This article mentions sexual assault and racial violence. In November of 2018, my colleagues and I in the …
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Intergenerational Insights: What Is Intergenerational Ministry?
This article is part of a series on Intergenerational Formation Insights written after a literature review by the Roots & …
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Intergenerational Insights: The Age-and-Stage Ministry Model
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Abolitionism, Proslavery Christianity, and Teaching the Fullness of Church History
The Power of a Good Story Luke 24:13–35 is one of my favorite biblical narratives about the aftermath of Jesus Christ’s …
Intergenerational Worship: The Sound Factor
If you have been part of a congregation where children are present during worship, you have probably heard someone comment about …
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“The Serviceberry”: A Five-Week Bible and Book Study
As the morning sun crested the Seven Sisters east of Asheville, North Carolina, I stood in its pale light near a sparsely …
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Understanding LGBTQIA+ Identities: Common Key Terms
Welcoming and affirming those who identify as LGBTQIA+ in Christian communities involve recognizing all sexes, genders, and sexual …
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Journaling in Ordinary Time: A Simple, Meaningful Spiritual Practice
Ordinary Time is expansive. This year it lasts from June 8 to November 30. This makes Ordinary Time a perfect season to dig out …
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Finding Your Voice: A Formation Idea for Pentecost
Pentecost is a lively feast. It abounds with stories and symbols of the mysterious, sometimes mischievious Spirit of God at work …
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