"I have found profound personal benefit in preparing Scripture passages to recite in worship services, and in Sunday School classes." As a member of Friends of the …
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Ministering to Generation X
John R. Mabry is the author of Faithful Generations: Effective Ministry across Generational Lines (2013: Morehouse Publishing), from which this article is excerpted. He has spent …
The Flipped Classroom in Church?
The following excerpt is from an article by Chris Wilson. Read the rest of Chris' article, "Flipping Churches" here, including an excellent graphic/chart of what a "flipped …
9 Children’s Easter Books To Tell The Story of Jesus
"Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay." -Matthew …
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Lessons that Stick: Forming Faith in the Congregation
This article first appeared in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on March 7, 2013. It is by Christopher W. Keating. A Facebook friend shared the news that Mrs. Hutchinson, …
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Sunday School During Worship
"We process out before the readings begin, and head upstairs for Children’s Chapel. This is definitely a work in progress, but we’re enjoying figuring it out together." Among …
Resurrecting the “Alleluias”: 5 Ideas For Churches
"If you hold a children’s chapel on Easter, celebrate Jesus’ victory over death in a noisy, joyful way. Sing, “Alleluia,” carry your Alleluia!" Did You Bury The …
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An Experiential Group Meditation on Baptism
"Slowly pour the water from the pitcher into the bowl. Do this in silence so that the only sound is that of the water splashing..." Focusing on Baptism In the early …
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An Alternative VBS: Arts Camp
"Arts Camp week fills our usually quiet old building with joy, song, laughter, and energy; as well as discovery and exploration. The Holy Spirit never fails to turn up in the most …
A Little Love: Scripture Passages on Love
"I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds." Some Scripture for Valentines …
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