As violence spread through the Holy Land in 2001, educators in Jerusalem dreamed of a safe place where Jewish, Christian & Muslim children could meet face to face, play …
How to be an Amazing VBS Volunteer
"The week-long festivities can sometimes be challenging and chaotic for young children, so it is a VBS volunteer's job to be patient, supportive, and most of all, …
Feedback From the Flock
"You will discover areas needing improvement or clarification, better ways of dividing ministry tasks, and whether or not you need to improve ways to express appreciation. Many …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 1
Imagine faith formation today in a church community. A variety of high-quality faith formation programs for grade-school children, youth, and adults are offered …
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Effective Ministry with Children
We all know that a truly effective children’s ministry sets up the conditions to nurture young people into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. However, defining effective …
Fostering Spiritual Growth in All Children
Developmental Disabilities in Church Communities The most rewarding experiences for any Christian parent, Sunday school teacher, or youth leader happen in the moments they catch …
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Summer Formation Bingo: A Family or Church-wide Challenge
As the daylight creeps longer and trees begin to blossom, I put away our boots and mittens for (hopefully) a few months and dig through the closet for sun hats and bug …
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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 …
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 …
A Liturgy for Regathering in a Sanctuary
At the time of this writing, we are fourteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you lost a loved one to the virus, had to balance online school for your kids while …
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