They will beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. …
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5 Ways to Faithfully Address Elections
"This election is a chance to exercise our right to vote, to participate in our common life, and to celebrate our ability to do so. In that joy, we should also look to this …
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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 …
Adult Learning: New Technology, Old Lessons
"Often 'the way we’ve always done things' is the way we continue simply because we know it works...Our flexibility allowed us to create a new way of forming faithful adults which …
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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 …
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7 Ways to Be a Great Summer Camp Chaplain
"At camp there are people of all ages, getting the space and ministry they need to enjoy God’s creation and be embraced by God’s love. It can be both a joy and a challenge to …
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Teaching Sexuality and Faith: New Program Available
"The authors' hope is to provide church leaders and parents with proper information and current language to create a safe space for talking about human sexuality from a faith …
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How to Build Sustainable Children & Youth Ministry Without Burnout
"It means that you can move away from the last-minute scramble for volunteers, curriculum, and supplies; and instead approach ministry with a detailed, long-term plan." What Do We …
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Adult Discipleship: Courses, Programs, Books & More
"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up …
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6 Fresh Ways To Teach Liturgy With Teens
"Especially when teaching inter-generational groups, or communities with widely varying levels of education, grounding a discussion in something as concrete and relatable as what …
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