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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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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Relationality

Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)
September 29, 2025

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New and Recent Formation Resources for Advent

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September 8, 2025

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“Magical Questions” for Formation Gatherings

Jodi Belcher (she/her/hers)
September 2, 2025

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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Intergenerational Curriculum

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August 18, 2025

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Prayers and a Blessing for All Saints’ Day

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St. Francis Day Survival Guide: Practical Tips for Animal Blessings

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Thanksgiving Day: An Alternative View

Bradley Hauff (he/him/his)

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What Does This Day Mean? Handout for The Feast of All Saints & Souls at Home

Jennifer McNally & Anna V. Ostenso Moore

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New and Recent Formation Resources for Advent

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The Sacredness of the Waiting: An Advent Reflection with a Wreath Lighting Liturgy

Michael Christian Sturdy (he/him/his)

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Ways to Use AdventWord

Miriam Willard McKenney (she/her/hers)

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Christmas Pageants from Two Points of View

Jodi Belcher (she/her/hers)

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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Intergenerational Curriculum

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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Youth Ministry Curriculum

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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum

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A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar

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New and Recent Resources for LGBTQIA+ History Month

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Hispanic, Latinx/Latine, and Indigenous Heritage Month Resources for 2023

Annual Planning Calendar Templates: Years A + B + C

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Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Creating A More Inclusive Sunday School

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