"Do you really want me? I do not have any experience.”Have you approached someone about becoming a formation leader and heard this …
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"Do you really want me? I do not have any experience.”Have you approached someone about becoming a formation leader and heard this …
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Summer can be a great time to dive into a book or two (or more!). If you want to do some summer reading and would like to add a …
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Recently I attended a conference on children and youth formation practices. It was a joy to meet with other formation ministers …
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This January, I had the privilege to present on prioritizing wellness in a church setting at FORMA. I felt honored and excited by …
Throughout the church year, many appropriate opportunities for gift-giving arise, including confirmation, graduation, and thanks …
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I was recently in a group discussion where the leader asked, "Do you practice what you preach?" This is a fair question and a good …
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You are invited to join in a multimedia meditation for a moment of "hush in the rush" this Advent season. The Center for Christian …
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Forma's annual conference is right around the corner, January 17 - 19, 2023, and all Christian educators and formation leaders, …
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Bible study in community can be a profoundly enriching experience for adults. Familiar stories can spark fresh insights. A text by …
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Sue Vogelman taught kindergarten and first grade for more than 10 years at Sandy Hook Elementary School (SHS) in Newtown, CT. She …
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