I dream of a church that understands its mission to be sending out agents of transformation into the world so that each person understands themselves as “radically sent.” I …
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The Sacrament of Back to School
"In that moment, so pregnant with hope, pride, excitement, joy, nervousness, and expectation, we find our everyday sacrament." Sacraments: Those Visible Signs Christians of many …
Training Teens for VBS: 16 Things They Need to Hear
"In asking teens to lead others, faith formation is magnified for our youth in ways that I never could have imagined." VBS Needs Teens; and Teens Need VBS At our church in …
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Best Practices for Youth Group Transportation
"In general, when you, as the adult leader, coordinate transportation, you assume responsibility and liability. Always make arrangements out of an abundance of caution." Driving …
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Celebrating Ascension Day at Home
"I think perhaps it is no small thing that Christ - even in his resurrected form - chose to spend his last days walking on terra firma with his friends and …
New Formation Resource Connects Church and Home – Milestones Ministry Manual
Milestones Ministry Manual Vibrant Faith Ministries Cost: $149.95 Milestones Ministry Manual, a recently updated resource to help congregations, homes and communities live into …
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The Sunday School Kickoff Assembly
"I am really excited about this opportunity to start the year with a bang and I hope others will join me in trying it out this year and in coming years." All …
Shoplifting and Teachable Moments: A Hopeful Story
I was in our local grocery store around lunch time recently and witnessed someone shoplifting. There was no doubt about it. Two young men were in the candy aisle and one lifted a …
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Making a Holy Home
"Gradually you will begin to notice God's gentle guidance to choose those things that bring enduring joy." God's Presence in the Home It is said that when Mother Teresa …