Ministry Leadership

New Books for Formation Leaders

It's almost summer in the northern hemisphere, and we at Building Faith want to share with you some new resources to help you …

"We must find sources of strength and renewal for our own spirits, lest we perish. We must learn to be quiet, to settle in one …

Have you ever envisioned James and John of the infamous Peter, James, and John trio as teenage youth? Is that thought blowing your …

In our work as formation leaders, we will encounter opportunities to talk about death and minister to people who are grieving. It …

Few will remember it—and fewer still will believe it—but when I was a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary, I was president …

Content warning: This article discusses the topic of suicide. It’s been 21 years since my first youth ministry job and three …

Content warning: The following article mentions abuse as well as specifically sexual abuse. “I’m evil. My mom said I shouldn’t …

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens" (Eccl 3:1, NIV). A time for worship, study, …

I have been privileged to lead training events about the best practices in youth ministry for years. A topic always addressed is …

As the start of a new formation program year draws near for many Christian communities, we at Building Faith want to offer some …