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4 Guidelines for Supporting Lay Preachers

Lay preachers are uniquely dedicated to preaching—clear enough about their calling to step out of the expected lane of lay …

There is no standard Godly Play program.... Each setting has a unique context, so they each need a different story …

"Consider taking time this Easter season to sit with this mystery, to feel the discomfort of uncertainty and to rest in God’s …

As you work to envision new ways of inviting people to enter into Holy Week, here are three teaching points to spark your …

Lent is a time for intentional re-connection with God, "by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; …

As Ash Wednesday approaches, here are three teaching points to consider as you invite your community into a meaningful experience …

Epiphany reminds us that Christmas is just the beginning of the story. The Meaning of Epiphany The church celebrates Epiphany on …

¿Tu iglesia está buscando un maestro/a de Escuela Dominical para niños y adolescentes latinos? ¿Estás teniendo problemas en …

I do not need to tell you that conversations can be difficult. You’ve experienced it. And yet, you have also had conversations …

"Children crave someone to guide them so that everyone can feel safe, secure, loved and wanted. When you take the time to …

"Providing familiar activities out on the carpet extends the circle of Godly Play out to the sanctuary, allowing the …

Ultimately the well-formed life of prayer is about unifying that experience: two sides of the same card. Gamifying the …