When asked, “Who is your target audience?” most church leaders will say young people, Millennials, young families, or the unchurched. Yet who are sitting in the pews, or serving on …
Faith Formation with Young Adults
As a dedicated faith formation resource person with a specialization in digital media, I have observed that young adult ministers are asking very different questions from other …
Two Websites to Bookmark: Worshipping With Children and Healthy Church Resources
"Cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding... then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God." -Proverbs …
Books for Lent: Church Publishing
"Lent is the perfect time to focus on one’s health – spiritually as well as physically." Resources for Lent The following are Sharon's top picks (a mix of perennial favorites …
Christians Together: Planning an Ecumenical Worship Service
"See how the pieces the team chooses weave together to create something beautiful." What is an Ecumenical Service? Ecumenism refers to relationships …
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Why We Need Christmas Pageants
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." -Isaiah …
7 Ways to Welcome Church Visitors on Christmas Eve
"There is no better time than Christmas Eve to warmly welcome your church visitors... Invite people, especially new members, to be greeters for this one service." Preparing for …
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Faith Formation Explained in 66 Words
"Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted relationships – often in our own homes." A Recurring …
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New Life in New Places – A Pastor Comes to San Marcos
If you were to ask me in the middle of April what I would be doing during the summer I would have told you that I was excited to go on a ten-week mission trip to Mexico. I was …
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Chaplain Downrange: Daily Ministry with the Troops
Jagged, barren mountains frame the horizon, creating spectacular sunrises and sunsets, reminiscent of the high desert regions of the homeland I miss. Deployment is hot, dry and …
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