The following excerpt is from an article by Chris Wilson. Read the rest of Chris' article, "Flipping Churches" here, including an …
Digging Deeper: Creative Writing in Faith Formation
"Our aim is a community of Christians drawing more deeply on their experiences and imagination as they engage with scripture and …
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Creating Mission Statements and Vision Statements
Many churches have vision statements. Many have mission statements. What's the difference? Does a church need …
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What Makes an Effective Christian Educator?
The following comes from the Association of United Church Educators (AUCE). This list was created in the fall of 2010 by …
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The Liturgical Year Explained (Plus Free Printable Calendar!)
"This calendar keeps time to remember God's Salvation Story. The stories of God breaking into our darkness. Stories of God's work …
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Prayers for Volunteers
"May your Spirit strengthen us; so that we will be: strong in faith, discerning in proclamation, courageous in witness, persistent …
10 Guiding Principles for Church School Teachers
The first day of a new academic year, whether it be in school or Church School can set the tone for the rest of the …
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Church School Teacher Position Description
"For recruitment of Sunday School Teachers, letting them know what to expect helps them envision themselves in that …
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Christian Learning Goals for Children
"To begin to understand and relate to God the Creator, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit... To feel comfortable with spontaneous prayer …
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When the Lesson Isn’t the Plan: Addressing The Unexpected Moments in Sunday School
"You know what you're bringing into the lesson, but you don't always know what a child will bring. Still, you need to be as …