I’ve written about how to build a checkout library for children and households before in Creating a Children’s Lending Library for …
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Drawing the Circle Wide: The Antiracist Work of Godly Play’s Equity Audit
As an educator, I live for the summer. I would say, “Don’t tell my students!” but they already know! As much as I relish walking …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Adult Christian Formation Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your adult Christian formation program? There are many options from a variety of publishers …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Youth Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your children's ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and …
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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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The Pleasures and Perils of Reading Aloud to Children: Tips From A Children’s Book Author
Every year at our Maundy Thursday service, I told the story of Jesus’ Last Passover. Usually, the children joined me at the front …
The “Back-Pocket Bin”: Thinking Ahead for Unexpected Times
In the decade I have been serving in Christian education, I have found that it is necessary to have a few “back-pocket” ideas that …
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Creating A “Thank You” Video: A Unique End-Of-Year Gift
As the church program year draws to a close, many of us will begin to consider end-of-year gifts and recognition for teachers and …
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Creating a Children’s Lending Library for Your Church: Frequently Asked Questions
Creating a church lending library is the result of focused, slow, and ongoing attention over many years. After considering where …