As whole congregations participate in the formation of new Christians, every person is invited to go deeper into their own vows, Christian identity, and daily spiritual …
Tips for Creating a Three-Year Cycle of Godly Play® Stories
There is no standard Godly Play program.... Each setting has a unique context, so they each need a different story schedule. “Watch where I go to get today’s story.” We say that …
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Webinar: The Art of Storytelling and Digital Storytelling
On September 12, 2019 Lisa Brown and Hershey Mallette Stephens shared their experiences gathering and shaping stories. Lisa shared how storytelling takes place on digital platforms …
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Beyond Fun & Games: 3 Series for Going Deeper with Middle and High School Youth
In our current culture, both youth and adults struggle to make consistent long term commitments such as showing up to youth group every Sunday evening for nine months. But we found …
Pew Cards: 4 Approaches to Communicating “Children Welcome”
Fully welcoming children in worship, with their wiggles and super loud whispers, can be a starting point for welcoming other folks who do not look, sound, smell, or act like the …
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VBS Update: Roar!
Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary has a long history of providing Vacation Bible School Reviews to equip Christian Formation practitioners in making informed …
The Best VBS Programs of 2019
The Reviews Are In! Each year Lifelong Learning at VTS compiles reviews on Vacation Bible School programs for the current year. We believe that VBS helps churches spread the Good …
Webinar: Addressing Racial Injustice: Equipping Congregations
Faith Communities Address Diversity and Racial Justice Learn from this conversation about racial justice and why people of faith should be engaged in working towards an equitable …
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Editoral: Winter 2019 Special Issue
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). This issue of Episcopal Teacher is focused on the Center for the Ministry of …
Profile: Sharon Ely Pearson
The Center for the Ministry of Teaching (CMT) has both influenced Sharon Ely Pearson as it has been influenced by her life and work. A 2003 graduate of the M.A.C.E. program at …