Have you ever envisioned James and John of the infamous Peter, James, and John trio as teenage youth? Is that thought blowing your …
The Hard and Holy Work of Talking to Young Children about Death
Sometimes in our work with children, we rub up against the edges of what Jerome Berryman called “existential limits." He named …
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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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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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