In Part 1 of “Envisioning the Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation” I introduced the four scenarios developing …
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Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday: A Playful Day for the Church
"It's not always appropriate to get silly, but when you can, it's a wonderful thing... the seeming irreverence is actually a …
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Reflection: Watching My Parents Read the Bible
In their retirement, my parents had a very set evening routine. It didn’t include Antiques Roadshow, but it …
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Keeping Lent in Your Household
"Invite each person to speak a special name for Jesus, for example, Shepherd, Bread of Life, Friend, Light, etc. Then pray: Jesus, …
Digging Deeper: Lenten Disciplines
"These experiences were occasions of great spiritual cleansing and preparation to encounter God in a new way, and serve as …
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 …
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The Roles of Teachers and Learners
"Many people are reluctant to volunteer as teachers because they feel they 'don't know enough,' when actually the chief …
Experiential Learning
"Similarly, Jesus understood that the more of ourselves we bring into relationship with God, the more intimate and enduring this …
Ancient Future Now: The Roots of the Emergent Church
"Mainline church folks and evangelicals find a common language to sing, pray and become disciples in love with Jesus and his …
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Biblical Storytelling
What is Biblical Storytelling? Everyone loves a good story. And when it’s told by someone who loves, feels, and …