Advent means “coming” in Latin. In Greek, it is translated from parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming of the Messiah. It is a season of preparation, to prepare …
What Makes an Effective Christian Educator?
The following comes from the Association of United Church Educators (AUCE). This list was created in the fall of 2010 by AUCE members in consultation with Christy Trudo …
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The Liturgical Year Explained (Plus Free Printable Calendar!)
"This calendar keeps time to remember God's Salvation Story. The stories of God breaking into our darkness. Stories of God's work in our lives." Keeping Time... Time. …
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Ministry On (and Off) the Field
Lisa Chisholm-Holms is the Baptismal Ministry Formation Missioner for the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (Canada). This article was originally published in the Anglican …
Godly Play and Child Development
Jerome W. Berryman is the founder of Godly Play and has wide experience working with children ages 2-18. He is the author of "The Complete Guide to Godly Play" series (Volumes 1-8) …
Prayers for Volunteers
"May your Spirit strengthen us; so that we will be: strong in faith, discerning in proclamation, courageous in witness, persistent in good deeds." Thanking and …
Between a Rock and a Hard Place in Today’s Church
Elizabeth Drescher is the co-author with Keith Anderson of Click 2 Save: The Digital Ministry Bible as well as Tweet if You ♥ Jesus. This article was first published on her blog, …
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6 Leadership Styles
Robyn Benincasa is a two-time Adventure Racing World Champion, two-time Guinness World Record distance kayaker, a full-time firefighter, and author of the new book, HOW WINNING …
Redeemed Living: 9 Ways to Reset
"The anticipation will be just as rewarding as the experience. If it's time that you will take away from family members, they will benefit too by seeing you renewed." New …
Easter Eggs: History and Traditions
"The eggs were called pace eggs, the word coming from the French Pasque, which means Easter. Eggs became a symbol of the rock tomb out of which Jesus emerged to new …