Origins of Hot Cross Buns It is one of the peculiarities of the observance of the great fast of Lent that …
Age-Appropriate Music for Holy Week and Easter
"And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing …
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What Does The Bible Say About Teachers?
Why does the Church entrust teachers with the ministry of teaching? It's Biblical! Teachers are called, …
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Feedback From the Flock
"You will discover areas needing improvement or clarification, better ways of dividing ministry tasks, and whether or not you need …
Multiple Intelligences In Faith Formation
Multiple Intelligences in a Church Context Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences has had an impact on how …
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Mission Trips with Youth
This article by Kerry Gruizenga first appeared in Ideas, a magazine from the Presbyterian Church USA and it's youth division. …
Music for Lent: Journey Songs
"Lent is all about a journey. For 40 days we are on a pilgrimage of faith that leads us to Holy Week and the Way of the Cross. …
Bible Study Methods
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, …
Reflection: Our Milkman Warren
I was really concerned about my milkman. Warren delivers a gallon of skim, a quart of 2% and a quart of chocolate milk to our …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 3
This is the final part of a series from John Roberto about the Faith Formation 2020 project. Read Part 1 and Part 2 in …
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5 Marks of an Emergent Church
I am often asked, "What are the marks of an emergent church?" To me, they have these characteristics: 1. Rooted in …
Sites for Daily Meditation
by Sharon Ely Pearson Prayer is communication with God and can occur before a meal, at bedtime, during a worship service, or …