Two years into the pandemic, we had some interest in preparing for confirmation from a few teens in our parish. Leading a class in normal times is always a bit of a challenge, but …
What Do You Need This Summer: Rest? Momentum? Connection?
We have crossed the threshold into the long, green season after Pentecost. We have turned the corner into "Ordinary Time." Program years are ending and many of us are already …
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Backward is Better: Create Impactful Congregational Programming with Measurable Results
How many times have you sat down with your leadership team to plan a program and the first question posed is, What’s our theme? This is usually where the program planning …
Short On Volunteers? You’re Not Alone
During a recent workshop on Soulful Planning, my co-presenter asked participants to share a current ministry challenge in the chat box. About 20 seconds went by, during which I …
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Escuelas Bíblicas de Vacaciones 2022
(Parte de este artículo se publicó originalmente en Inglés y se ha traducido al español, adaptándolo y agregándole más propuestas de Escuelas Bíblicas de Vacaciones en …
Vacation Bible School Top Picks 2022
Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary has offered Vacation Bible School reviews for more than 15 years. Beginning as an in-person “fair” and transitioning to an …
Make Waves (Orange VBS 2022)
Orange's Make Waves VBS (2022) emphasizes our ability to make a positive impact on the world. Cost $199 (VBS kit), $239 (VBS kit & USB) Age …
Tree of Healing (ELCA World Hunger VBS 2022)
ELCA World Hunger's Tree of Healing VBS (2022) focuses on healing in an expansive sense - the healing of mind, body, spirit, community, and creation. Cost Free download from …
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Food Truck Party (Cokesbury VBS 2022)
Cokesbury's Food Truck Party VBS (2022) focuses on the theme of God's provision while offering an engaging, Biblically grounded program. Cost $224.99 Ultimate Starter …
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Passport to Peace (Shine VBS 2022)
Shine’s Passport to Peace “invites children to see every person as part of God’s family, and every interaction as an opportunity for …