“God didn’t send a warrior or an emperor? Or even just a really strong person? He sent someone smaller than her!” My …
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Mochilas de Caridad
El Ministerio Mochilas de la Caridad es una iniciativa de la Juventud Anglicana del Salvador, que tuvimos el don de poder ayudar a …
Discovery Day: Helping Children Explore Spiritual Practices
Discovery Day moved us outside the Sunday School box, allowing adults in our community to share their gifts and children to …
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Remixing A (Mostly) Beloved Hymn to Prompt Faith Reflection
I believe invitations to remix the tradition, even slightly irreverently, are a profound opportunity to help our people love and …
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When Should Children First Receive Communion? Responding to Questions from Parents
Children's faces light up as I crouch down a bit to give them a communion wafer. They spread their fingers as wide as they …
Godly Play “Big”: Bringing the Practices of Small Circles to Large Spaces
So how do you do Godly Play authentically in “big” circles like this one? By holding fast to those things that support the circle …
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Tips for Creating a Three-Year Cycle of Godly Play® Stories
There is no standard Godly Play program.... Each setting has a unique context, so they each need a different story …
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How to Build Sustainable Children & Youth Ministry Without Burnout
"It means that you can move away from the last-minute scramble for volunteers, curriculum, and supplies; and instead approach …
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The Children’s Bulletin: Which One is Right for Your Church?
"Packets with some crayons and a bulletin are a sign that children are welcome to worship at your church. There are a number of …
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Managing Behavior in Sunday School
"Kids tend to be better at self-regulating (and redirecting each other) if they know what is expected." Church School …