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It seems like churches are constantly asking, "How can we attract more young people?" While this opens a larger conversation, one starting point is to consider how your …
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I am often asked about my Ph.D. “What is it in?” My first answer is always, “education,” and from there the conversation meanders, depending on the inquirer’s frame of …
The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus Christ. Corporate worship is a key component to a …
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"Kids tend to be better at self-regulating (and redirecting each other) if they know what is expected." Church School Behavior Whether you call it Sunday school or …
"How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures." -Psalm 104:24 Churches Need Images Whether you …
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"Don’t single out visitors. They really just want to blend in. Speak to them after the service and introduce them to others at coffee hour." I'm …
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"With the Sunday School in the hall, members of the congregation saw the children every Sunday. Soon they starting asking the children questions about what they had done that …
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"The Liturgy Moment can be a way to provide ongoing, sustained liturgical catechesis for all of the faithful.... I have found a real deepening not just in liturgical knowledge but …
"What is it about this time and space that offers such fertile ground for young people to draw closer to God, and learn so much about the Christian faith?" Summer Camp …
"People will find it easy to say, "Hey, my church is blessing backpacks this Sunday - would you like to come?" This could be one of the best evangelism opportunities of the …
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