“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” …
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Creating Mixed Seating at Intergenerational Events
"How could I guarantee that each table would have an intergenerational representation? My solution: silk flowers and quart jars." An …
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Why Sunday School Still Matters – And Why it Still Works
The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus Christ. Corporate worship is a key component to a …
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Managing Behavior in Sunday School
"Kids tend to be better at self-regulating (and redirecting each other) if they know what is expected." Church School Behavior Whether you call it Sunday school or …
The Good Book Club: An Intergenerational Sunday School Offering
"It works. It’s fun. It’s a simple premise with a profound end result... we all learn to love the Bible even more, and we have a good time together." The Good Book …
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Nurturing Spirituality at Home
"When all the power went out and she was huddled with her family in the living room with aftershocks shaking them, one of the children said, 'Quick Mom, get our Easter candle. It …
That Empty Feeling: What To Do When Nobody Shows Up for Sunday School
"Feelings of resentment bubble up inside you. What do you do? Well, don't pack up your book bag and head out the door. God has a plan, even if you need to scrap your own." That …
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Parish Moves into Lifewide Formation
Recently over pizza and crisp white wine, four members of the Christian Formation Steering Team from my parish (Epiphany in Winchester, MA) met to dream about how life-wide …
Remembering Locke Bowman: A Lifetime of Excellence in Christian Education
The Rev. Dr. Locke E. Bowman, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Virginia Seminary, First Director of the Center for the Ministry of Teaching and James Maxwell Professor of Christian …
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Easy Advent Song for Children: “Baby’s a-Coming”
"Most children know what it’s like to prepare for the arrival of a baby and will immediately have their suggestions for what we should do to prepare for the Baby …
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