"Chapel time supports the children as they discover for themselves the art of faith language to help them express what is already happening in their lives." Many …
Webinar: Rebooting Advent—Preparing Hearts
Rebooting Advent In this webinar we focus on what churches and formation leaders can do during Advent, sharing ideas and tips for how to meet your congregation where they are and …
Continue Reading about Webinar: Rebooting Advent—Preparing Hearts
Using Podcasts for Faith Formation
"Podcasts fit into our experience of modern life, which makes them a great medium for Christian formation." Have you noticed that everyone seems to be listening to …
Wonder Younger: Godly Play for the Very Young
"Providing familiar activities out on the carpet extends the circle of Godly Play out to the sanctuary, allowing the children to respond to the service as they do to their …
Continue Reading about Wonder Younger: Godly Play for the Very Young
How to Plan a Men’s Retreat That’s Just the Right Amount of Churchy
One of the biggest challenges of getting guys to buy into a men's retreat is their fear (not unfounded) that it will be too churchy—and too cheesy. "We're Not Going to Sing …
Continue Reading about How to Plan a Men’s Retreat That’s Just the Right Amount of Churchy
Scavenger Hunts for Formation and Fun
"The best hunts allow for teams or small groups to get to know one another as they get to know their church home. These hunts ask for more than a one-word answer about different …
Continue Reading about Scavenger Hunts for Formation and Fun
Creating an Agenda for the Future of Faith Formation
We are on the doorstep of a new decade. So many of the trends and challenges we experience today were just emerging as this decade began: a 10-decade life span, the millennial …
Continue Reading about Creating an Agenda for the Future of Faith Formation
An Adventure in Reading: Parish Offers Summer Day Camp
Here’s an idea worth considering—host a reading camp for children in need of reading assistance. This summer St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields in Columbia, South Carolina hosted the …
Continue Reading about An Adventure in Reading: Parish Offers Summer Day Camp
5 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Your Church
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works." -Ephesians 2:10 How to Better Support LGBTQ+ Youth We are best able to tell others about God's …
Continue Reading about 5 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Your Church
Webinar: Self-Care and Technology
Self-Care in a Digital World Faith leaders manage personal and professional communications, social media accounts, and a constant barrage of information and dings. How can …