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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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 …
Continue Reading about The “Back-Pocket Bin”: Thinking Ahead for Unexpected Times

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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Those of us in ministry are often in search of opening prayers for beginning a meeting or event. Here are four recommendations …
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It can be intimidating, as a new campus minister, to think about campus outreach. Where's the highest foot traffic place to table? …

Our congregation recently hosted a book group based on Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie’s wonderful book Good Enough: 40ish …

As we enter the holiest week of the Christian liturgical year, prayers, poems, and devotionals can help us connect more deeply …

What does the Post-Covid church look like? Some changes are here to stay, such as having an online presence and a greater …
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Pentecost provides a lot of wonderful images to center interactive prayer stations around: birthday, fire, breath, and wind – just …
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Creating a church lending library is the result of focused, slow, and ongoing attention over many years. After considering where …

Este artículo fue publicado originalmente en inglés por Elizabeth Rees en marzo del 2017. Se reproduce ahora traducido al …
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