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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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your children's ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and …
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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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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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Building Faith’s Favorite Free Christian Formation Resources
Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can …
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Living Stories Sermons: An Emerging Preaching Model for Intergenerational Belonging
Traditional sermons have long been the foundation of preaching, offering deep reflection and theological insight. Yet they can …
VBS, Summer Camp, and Intergenerational Curriculum Perennial Favorites
A number of publishers of Christian formation resources release new Vacation Bible School and camp program curricula every year. …
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Building a Lego Cathedral and Being Church Together
Recently, as part of its Architecture series, Lego released a beautiful build of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. I have a …
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The Gift of Baptism in a Divided World
Baptism is a gift, especially in a divided world.In my new picture book, "The Gift of Baptism," the words and illustrations show …
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Embodied Faith: Facilitating Sensory Engagements in Christian Formation
Embodied learning inspires embodied faith. To support embodied learning experiences, teachers need to create environments where …
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