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Prayers for Peace – Plus Books and Resources
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not be troubled and do not be afraid." -John 14:27 Children's Books …
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Pathways to the Waters of Grace: A New Book on Baptism Preparation
"How the church helps parents prepare for baptism is vital to how the whole family lives its baptism identity throughout life, as well as to the renewal of churches …
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I’m a Church Greeter… And an Evangelist!
"The ultimate goal of the Christian community is to help people build a relationship with God, with others, and with the church. The first step is to say welcome." We Need To Stop …
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The Lasting Impact of Christian Summer Camp
"This research is revealing the long-term impacts of camp, impacts that go far beyond a 'camp high' that fades quickly after the experience." Camp Impact More than 2 million young …
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5 Tips for Engaging Young Families at Church
"There is no magic bullet, no perfect formula, no 'just right.' What we can do is listen for the Holy Spirit and do the hard work of following where she leads." Young …
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Confirmation: Hope for a Lost Sacrament?
"The Confirmation Project data is convincing. Healthy confirmation programs exist and they can be found in tiny congregations and large program churches across the United …
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10 Easter Encouragements for Ministry Leaders
"Know that God is eternal, and thus there is always a new chapter. Jesus is with us every day. Every year." Happy Easter from Lifelong Learning at VTS As you may know, Building …
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Want Easter Guests to Come Back? Invite Them to Your Next Big Thing
"The Next Big Thing is your invitation to Easter morning guests to come back... it doesn’t matter so much what the Next Big Thing is, as long as there is a Next Big …
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In the Bustle of Easter… Don’t Forget to Teach Easter!
"We should regularly invite children into the paschal mystery as often as we can, creating new opportunities to share the Good News." Teaching Easter - Sharing the Resurrection The …
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