“You know, Father, a lot of people in this country are only one serious medical crisis away from homelessness.” Those words …
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Spiritual Care for Children after a Disaster
Often when a disaster happens, ministry leaders and congregations are inundated with immediate and physical needs. As they respond …
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Beyond Item Collections: 15 Outreach Ideas To Engage Children (& Everyone Else Too!)
As someone who has a heart for service, I make that a big part of my own family and my ministry at church. One of the most common …
Reverse Advent: A Spiritual Discipline of Reaching Out
In a time of uncertainty, Mary and Joseph gathered what they had and traveled to Bethlehem to be counted in the census. What would …
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30 Hour Famine: A Youth Event with Staying Power
"Don't be afraid. Don't short-change your youth – they can do this. 30 Hour Famine is a convicting and moving …
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Love and Serve: A Youth Group Learns Compassion in Visiting Aging Adults
"On the drive back to the church, the deacon was able to help the youth process the visit and to claim the truth that faith …
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