Children & Family

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 …

I love deep conversations: the kind that draw me in to thought-provoking ideas or heartfelt exchanges, in which time flies and I …

Looking for the “best” curriculum for your children's ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and …

This article is part of a series on Intergenerational Formation Insights written after a literature review by the Roots & …

If you have been part of a congregation where children are present during worship, you have probably heard someone comment about …

Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can …

Traditional sermons have long been the foundation of preaching, offering deep reflection and theological insight. Yet they can …

A number of publishers of Christian formation resources release new Vacation Bible School and camp program curricula every year. …

Recently, as part of its Architecture series, Lego released a beautiful build of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. I have a …

Baptism is a gift, especially in a divided world.In my new picture book, "The Gift of Baptism," the words and illustrations show …