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Building Faith is a ministry of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. We publish theologically rich, practically oriented articles on Christian formation. Our mission is to equip and inspire churches and individuals for ministries of Christian education and faith formation for all ages.

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New and Recent Resources for Disability Pride Month

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July 2, 2025

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“Nobody’s Perfect”: A Resource for Talking to Youth about Sin

Emily A. Peck (she/her/hers)
June 30, 2025

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Intergenerational Insights: What Is Intergenerational Ministry?

Wendy Claire Barrie (she/her/hers)
June 24, 2025

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Intergenerational Insights: The Age-and-Stage Ministry Model

Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)
June 17, 2025

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Journaling in Ordinary Time: A Simple, Meaningful Spiritual Practice

Mallard Benton

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Summer Reading Picks from Publishers for Formation Leaders

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Summer Formation Bingo: A Family or Church-wide Challenge

Kelli Sieplinga Dunn (she/her/hers)

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Fruits in Due Season: Growing Faith in the Summer Months

Jerusalem Greer

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Good News Gardens: A Movement to Steward and Care for Creation

Brian Sellers-Petersen (he/him/his)

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Season of Creation Formation Resources

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Prayers & Psalms for the Season of Creation

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Advancing Creation Care and Climate Justice with Earth Keepers

Sarah Braik (she/her/hers)

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New and Recent Resources for Disability Pride Month

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VBS, Summer Camp, and Intergenerational Curriculum Perennial Favorites

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VBS and Summer Camp Curriculum Top Picks for 2025

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A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar

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Disability Is Not a Dirty Word

Annual Planning Calendar Templates: Years A + B + C

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Best Practices for Deaf Ministry

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Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Creating A More Inclusive Sunday School

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