“In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.” On January 21, 2025, The Rt. …
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Drawing a Temporary Outdoor Labyrinth: A Practical Guide
Many congregations have canvas labyrinths that can be used only indoors, while others have permanent labyrinths installed on the …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Adult Christian Formation Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your adult Christian formation program? There are many options from a variety of publishers …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Catechesis & Confirmation Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth or adult catechesis or confirmation class? There are many options from a variety …
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“The Gifts They Bring”: A Resource for Empowering and Including Children and Youth in Churches
Have you ever envisioned James and John of the infamous Peter, James, and John trio as teenage youth? Is that thought blowing your …
Best Practices for Talking about Death in Ministry Settings
In our work as formation leaders, we will encounter opportunities to talk about death and minister to people who are grieving. It …
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“Magical Questions” for Formation Gatherings
I love deep conversations: the kind that draw me in to thought-provoking ideas or heartfelt exchanges, in which time flies and I …
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Intergenerational Insights: The Age-and-Stage Ministry Model
This article is part of a series on Intergenerational Formation Insights written after a literature review by the Roots & …
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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 …
“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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