The first day of a new academic year, whether it be in school or Church School can set the tone for the rest of the year. Here are the Ten Guiding Principles, the …
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Church School Teacher Position Description
"For recruitment of Sunday School Teachers, letting them know what to expect helps them envision themselves in that ministry." Recruiting Sunday School Teachers Looking …
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God Talk: Encouraging Faith Language in Ministry
Have you ever had one of those times where the Spirit came at you from every place in your life and reminded you of what you REALLY know but have forgotten? Well, that has been …
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“Feeling Blue” at Christmas
"You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white... But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas." Blue Christmas We've all heard the Elvis Presley song, …
Digging Deeper: Understanding High School Learners
If high-school teens (Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12) could describe themselves, here are some things they might tell us. Keep in mind that these are just characteristics of …
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Become A Faith Formation Curator
"Faith formation curators will need to develop sources they can trust for high quality religious content and experiences" What is a Faith Formation Curator? With both an …
The Adult Learner: 9 Points to Remember
"There is virtually nothing going on in the lives of adults, whether it is home life, work, or social issues that does not have religious and spiritual significance. The challenge …
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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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Lectionary-Based Faith Formation
"When we follow the lectionary, we read large sections of the Bible over a three-year span. Many churches also choose to go deeper each week with all ages, exploring the lessons in …
A Family Story: Dog Days of Summer
"The kids wanted a dog, and she dreaded the thought of adding more responsibilities to her day." Stories of Families Two years ago, an …