"God's power is seen in the Pentecost story as the apostles proclaim Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected." The Biblical Roots of Pentecost On the Day of Pentecost the …
Age-Appropriate Music for Holy Week and Easter
"And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on!" Holy Week and Easter With Holy Week and …
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What Does The Bible Say About Teachers?
Why does the Church entrust teachers with the ministry of teaching? It's Biblical! Teachers are called, first of all, by God, through Jesus Christ. "Go …
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Bible Study Methods
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 3
This is the final part of a series from John Roberto about the Faith Formation 2020 project. Read Part 1 and Part 2 in case you missed it. Part 3 of this three-part …
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The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 2
In Part 1 of “Envisioning the Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation” I introduced the four scenarios developing through the Faith Formation 2020 Initiative. The …
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Digging Deeper: Lenten Disciplines
"These experiences were occasions of great spiritual cleansing and preparation to encounter God in a new way, and serve as excellent models for our Lenten disciplines and …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 1
Imagine faith formation today in a church community. A variety of high-quality faith formation programs for grade-school children, youth, and adults are offered …
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Spiritual Disciplines: Inward, Outward, Corporate
Spiritual practices help us see Jesus more clearly. They can help us pay attention to God's grace all around us. The Celebration of Discipline (HarperCollins, 1998) by Richard …
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Digging Deeper: Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
"Into this darkness the twenty-fifth of December comes as a celebration of the invincibility of the Light." What is Advent? The time of preparation for Christmas, …
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