Content warning: The following article mentions abuse as well as specifically sexual abuse. “I’m evil. My mom said I shouldn’t …
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Embodied Faith: Facilitating Sensory Engagements in Christian Formation
Embodied learning inspires embodied faith. To support embodied learning experiences, teachers need to create environments where …
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Tools and Resources to Enrich Your Bible Study
If you've ever searched for Bible study resources and felt completely overwhelmed, you're not imagining the mountain of materials …
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A Path of Support and Discovery: Mentoring for Formation Leaders
"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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Leading Adult Bible Study: Cultivating Empowering Experiences
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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A Practical Guide to Reviewing Resources Theologically
When you need to choose a resource, a prayer, or even a group game for a formation program, the theological dimensions of that …
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Annual Planning Calendar Templates: Years A + B + C
After phone calls, emails, text messages, and social media queries here are three Educational Planning Calendars for your …
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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 …
Backward is Better: Create Impactful Congregational Programming with Measurable Results
How many times have you sat down with your leadership team to plan a program and the first question posed is, What’s our theme? …
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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