"Jesus jumpstarted his ministry by forming a small group. It’s dynamic. It’s worth it. It’s the most fruitful form of discipleship …
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Discovering Our Spirituality Through Memory Boxes
"Memory box items that tap into our deepest memories of childhood are more likely to invoke conversation and even laughter." What …
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Yes, Your Church Has Old People… Yes, They Need Spiritual Guidance
"The point is: we cannot separate our spiritual lives from the wholeness of life. We must consider body, mind and soul, weaving …
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How To Start a Parenting Group at Church: 5 Tips For Success
"We started with just three families for several months. I always call this time 'the growing pains of starting something new.' …
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A ‘No Sweat’ Resource for Adult Education: The Embracing Series
What is "Embracing" from Church Publishing? The Embracing Series is a unique collection of adult studies on …
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Lent-Easter 2018: “The Good Book Club” Reads Luke and Acts
"Scripture engagement is a key catalyst for spiritual vitality in congregations and for individuals. In other words, if you want …
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Adult Study for Lent 2018: “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”
Planning for Lent 2018 While Lent may seem a long way off, many churches are already selecting resources for study and …
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The Catechumenate in Action: How to Begin at Your Church
"The role of a sponsor is not to teach content, but to serve as a model of the Christian faith who lives the content. This person …
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(Re)Discovering the Adult Catechumenate: The Path of Discipleship
"The catechumenate evolved to be a process that nurtured growth in faith and ‘experiencing a change of heart’ to truly be a …
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Jerusalem Greer’s New Book Shares Faith, Home, and Love
At Home in This Life In the midst of beauty and mess, chaos and monotony, celebrations and mourning, Jerusalem Greer …
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