When an 18th Century England newspaper editor, Robert Raikes, looked out his kitchen window one Sunday morning in 1781 and saw children playing in the Glouchester streets – the …
Speaking to your Children about God
"Scripture teaches me to speak to my children at home and away, every morning and every night, about the fact that loving God comes first in our lives." Christian Formation at …
How to Reach Young Adults
The following is taken from an article by Anthony B. Robinson about Generation Next, posted on Duke Divinity School's Faith & Leadership column. 8 Tips For Reaching Young …
It’s Pentecost, Let’s Party! 4 Ways to Celebrate at Church
"The on-going gift of the Spirit helps us spread the news and become apostles in our time and place. And that is worth celebrating!" Why Party on Pentecost? The Day of Pentecost is …
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The Gethsemane Watch: A Maundy Thursday Vigil
"For some people, participating for an hour at a vigil is a daunting task... While it may be a challenge, it can be a wonder-filled, grace-filled …
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God Talk: Encouraging Faith Language in Ministry
Have you ever had one of those times where the Spirit came at you from every place in your life and reminded you of what you REALLY know but have forgotten? Well, that has been …
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Where Does Your Small Group Meet? How About Online?
Bringing Small Group Formation Online For some time now, every “church growth” event I have attended has stressed the importance of small group formation to deepen relationships …
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A Creative Mindfulness Retreat
Planning a Weekend Retreat A while ago I was asked to lead a retreat for a church weekend. I chose the theme of "Creative Mindfulness". The intention of the weekend was …
“Feeling Blue” at Christmas
"You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white... But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas." Blue Christmas We've all heard the Elvis Presley song, …
Get-To-Know-Your-Bible Class for Children and Parents
"Our kids and parents get a lot out of this class. Parents are filled in on details and how-to’s that they might be afraid to admit they don’t know." Presenting Bibles to …
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