The Power of a Good Story Luke 24:13–35 is one of my favorite biblical narratives about the aftermath of Jesus Christ’s …
A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens" (Eccl 3:1, NIV). A time for worship, study, …
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Prayers and Blessings for the Church Year
Building Faith has featured a number of articles with prayers and blessings for the seasons and holy days of the liturgical year. …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Catechesis & Confirmation Curriculum
Looking for the "best" curriculum for your catechesis or confirmation class? There are many options from a variety of publishers …
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Meaningful Gifts for Various Occasions
Throughout the church year, many appropriate opportunities for gift-giving arise, including confirmation, graduation, and thanks …
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Annual Planning Calendar Templates: Years A + B + C
After phone calls, emails, text messages, and social media queries here are three Educational Planning Calendars for your …
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Finals Week Survival Kits
It can be intimidating, as a new campus minister, to think about campus outreach. Where's the highest foot traffic place to table? …
Handouts for Observing Liturgical Seasons at Home
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rev. Jennifer McNally and the Rev. Anna V. Ostenso Moore collaborated to …
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Reflection: A Vow to Be Clear
There were so many things I didn’t know when I became a mother. I didn’t know how to change a diaper; the hospital nurse showed …
Reflection: Have we Turned God into Superman?
"Let’s be real. Let’s not look only to the sky for rescue. Let’s look into the face of our brothers and sisters and there we will …
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