More than 2 million young people attend Christian camps in the United States every summer. Data from the National Study of Youth and Religion indicate that 39% of all American …
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Confirmation Makes Disciples of the Included
Week after week I arrive at some Episcopal church and there they are seated in a semi-circle. Frequently, younger and older confirmands plus baptismal candidates are included. I …
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Mind, Brain, and Soul: Neuroscience for Christian Formation
My journey as a Christian educator began at age 16 when I signed up to teach third grade Sunday School at the parish in which I was baptized and raised. I didn’t know a thing about …
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Reverse Advent: A Spiritual Discipline of Reaching Out
In a time of uncertainty, Mary and Joseph gathered what they had and traveled to Bethlehem to be counted in the census. What would they eat? Would they be warm? What did they need …
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A Gift to Yourself: Make an Advent Playlist
"I think it’s always reaching for hope.... Always hopeful, always hopeful. And as joyful as it can be. I think we’re striving for joy, and then when you can’t have that, the least …
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Advent Calendars
"Prepare for God's arrival! Make the road straight and smooth, a highway fit for our God...Then God's bright glory will shine and everyone will see it." Isaiah 40: 3,5 The …
Building Faith Does Thanksgiving: 7 Helpful Posts
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" -Psalm 107:1 Celebrating Thanksgiving Over the years, Building Faith has …
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Top 3 Smartphone Apps for Forming Faith
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13:8 Christian Faith Apps for your Phone Looking to tap into faith via smartphone? The Center for the Ministry …
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500 Years Later: Yes, the Reformation Still Matters
"Reacquaint yourself with the Reformation so that you might point out and name some things for your congregation along the way." The Power of a Name As we wove our way …
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A Call to Pastors: Keep Writing Thank You Notes
"Say thank you annually, to those who volunteer throughout the year. This is the single most important thing to do for the retention of volunteers in the …
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