A few years ago, my wife and I decided to assemble an IKEA bookshelf together. We followed the instructions, deciphered the …
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VBS and Summer Camp Curriculum Top Picks for 2026
Vacation Bible School has become one of the most versatile formation programs that churches provide. Publishers and curriculum …
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Youth as Theologians: Using a Strategy Game to Form Teenagers into Interpreters of Faith
Young people don't need theology translated into simpler terms; they need to be invited into the actual work of doing theology. …
“The Gifts They Bring”: A Resource for Empowering and Including Children and Youth in Churches
Have you ever envisioned James and John of the infamous Peter, James, and John trio as teenage youth? Is that thought blowing your …
“Magical Questions” for Formation Gatherings
I love deep conversations: the kind that draw me in to thought-provoking ideas or heartfelt exchanges, in which time flies and I …
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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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“Nobody’s Perfect”: A Resource for Talking to Youth about Sin
Content warning: This article mentions sexual assault and racial violence. In November of 2018, my colleagues and I in the …
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Intergenerational Insights: The Age-and-Stage Ministry Model
This article is part of a series on Intergenerational Formation Insights written after a literature review by the Roots & …
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Building Faith’s Favorite Free Christian Formation Resources
Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can …
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VBS, Summer Camp, and Intergenerational Curriculum Perennial Favorites
A number of publishers of Christian formation resources release new Vacation Bible School and camp program curricula every year. …
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