The following outline is from article that was written by Scott Thumma, a sociologist of religion and researcher for Hartford Institute for Religion Research at Hartford …
Presenting and Blessing Bibles: Liturgy and Prayers
"Encourage us with the help of the Holy Spirit to use these sacred writings for our prayer and inspiration, for the increase of our own faith and devotion, and for the building up …
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Digging Deeper: Who ARE these guys?
In reading the gospels, there is a whole cast of characters whose lives interweave and intersect with Jesus's life and ministry. Friend or foe, each of them …
Making Connections: A Four Part Newcomers Class
The return of the regular September-June program year brings with it new opportunities for formation and relationships. As Christian Educators, we are especially on the look-out …
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Digging Deeper: Peter and the Rock
from Living the Good News Matthew 16:17-19 has been one of the most vigorously discussed passages of the New Testament, especially during the last few centuries as it became the …
Equipping Your Ministry Team
The Need for Support Large or small churches (or somewhere in between!) can all benefit from the team approach to ministry. Jesus didn’t call just one helper—but a group of twelve. …
Reflection: The Price of Stewardship
At a very young age, I began to associate the word “stewardship” with money and pledging. As I matured in the church, I realized that my very limited …
Creating a Prayer Space at Home
"Simply by placing a candle, cross, Bible or other object on a piece of cloth can designate a special place." Sanctifying Space Creating a Prayer Space reminds everyone …
Need Church Volunteers? A Step-by-Step Process That Works
"Yes! We can play that role today in the church for all those folks just waiting to hear Come…follow me." Volunteers Need to be Called Are you having trouble getting people to …
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Building Faith the Celtic Way
"The Celts creatively blended the two into a unique set of Christian traditions and practices known as Celtic Christianity.” Celtic Tradition Around …