Radical welcome is first and foremost a spiritual practice. It combines the Christian ministry of welcome and …
A Model for Mother’s Day: Julian of Norwich
In our excessively active world, a world that assaults us daily with e-mail, faxes, junk mail, bills, memos, phone calls …
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What Makes a Good Parent?
Remember bringing your baby home from the hospital? I do. We placed our son, in his pumpkin seat, on the dining room …
5 Steps to Calling Volunteers (Hint: Stop Recruiting Them)
"If you've followed steps 1 through 3 of the calling process, then you can be assured that the person being approached is the …
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Refirement vs. Retirement
by Sharon Ely Pearson Okay, I'll admit it. I'm a baby boomer. This year the first of my generational co-horts are turning …
Easter in the Household – Practical Ideas
"Walk around the neighborhood, looking for signs of new life.... Before dinner, sing a favorite Easter song or …
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What Does The Bible Say About Teachers?
Why does the Church entrust teachers with the ministry of teaching? It's Biblical! Teachers are called, …
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Bible Study Methods
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 3
This is the final part of a series from John Roberto about the Faith Formation 2020 project. Read Part 1 and Part 2 in …
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Sites for Daily Meditation
by Sharon Ely Pearson Prayer is communication with God and can occur before a meal, at bedtime, during a worship service, or …