"Take a step back to look at the church as a whole, its strengths and weaknesses, its character or ethos, its beliefs and faith identity, among other factors." Matching Resources …
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On Ash Wednesday: A Word from St. Francis
"May we be able to follow in the footprints of Your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and, by Your grace alone, may we make our way to You." Who Was Francis of …
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Epiphany and the Baptism of our Lord
"And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to …
Confirmation Makes Disciples of the Included
Week after week I arrive at some Episcopal church and there they are seated in a semi-circle. Frequently, younger and older confirmands plus baptismal candidates are included. I …
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Confirmation Through the Generations
Through the Ages: 20s By Dorothy Linthicum Hattie Strange, Chicago, Illinois “I did everything backward,” said Hattie Strange in describing her confirmation experience. She was …
Electronic Giving: It’s a Hospitality Issue
"The question for churches is no longer 'Should we offer e-Giving,' but, 'What options will we offer?'" e-Giving in Churches In a recent Vanco Church Giving Study, one of the major …
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Whoosh! Two Spirit-Filled Books to Ignite your Pentecost
"I was encouraged to find a Holy Spirit book that deals with both the wind whispers and the dramatic fire of the Spirit's presence." 2 Books for Pentecost Whoosh! …
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Blessing Children in the Home
"God give you good rest, and keep you growing stronger, wiser, kinder, and ready to serve – and always knowing how much you are loved. Amen." Blessing Our Children When …
Online Curriculum on Racial Justice: ChurchNext 2016
"We hope that these classes help you and your congregation explore concepts of race and reasons for racial injustice in new, enlightening …
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Matching Resources to Our Identity
Every year in late summer, the Center for the Ministry of Teaching (CMT) gets phone calls and emails from alumni, clergy, and lay formation leaders who are looking for the perfect …