Being human over the last eleven months has been challenging in unprecedented ways. Ways that were simply unimaginable a year ago. …
Starting a New Ministry Position: Five Things I Wish I Had Known
First and foremost, you are here to live freely into the Grace of God and fully manifest the love of God in your own life. …
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Practicing Financial Sabbath
One of the ways we build faith is to live into our values more fully and completely as we grow. Recently I was inspired by …
Including Disabled People in the New Year Planning
Here we are at the beginning of a new calendar year. With all that transpired in 2020, people are looking for new possibilities—a …
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Reimagining House Blessings as Pastoral Care in the Time of Covid-19
Author's Note: I am writing from my perspective as a priest, but many lay leaders provide meaningful pastoral care, even in the …
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Creating Spiritual Space Online: Best Practices & Reflection Questions
Last fall, the Fetzer Institute released a new research report on best practices for creating sacred space online. As we continue …
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Staff Transition at Building Faith
Join us in celebrating an exciting transition within the VTS Department of Lifelong Learning. Charlotte Hand Greeson, who has …
Faith Formation at Home: Creating Engaging Videos for Kids
When the Covid-19 pandemic began, the StoryMakers team saw a new opportunity to equip parents for spiritual formation by creating …
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Building Faith Celebrates Ten Years!
This month Building Faith celebrates is 10th anniversary of equipping faith formation leaders and congregations for ministry! …
Webinar: Creating Space for Meaningful Retreats Online
About this Webinar The idea of spiritual retreat is not new. The restrictions of physical distancing and the willingness of …
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