In Part 1 of “Envisioning the Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation” I introduced the four scenarios developing …
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In Part 1 of “Envisioning the Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation” I introduced the four scenarios developing …
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"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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In the Church School curriculum used by our “tween” (4th & 5th grades) class, they are exploring the story in …
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In their retirement, my parents had a very set evening routine. It didn’t include Antiques Roadshow, but it …
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February 28 marks the liturgical feast day of Anna Julia Haywood Cooper, author and educator born in 1858 who lived to …
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"Invite each person to speak a special name for Jesus, for example, Shepherd, Bread of Life, Friend, Light, etc. Then pray: Jesus, …
"These experiences were occasions of great spiritual cleansing and preparation to encounter God in a new way, and serve as …
Imagine faith formation today in a church community. A variety of high-quality faith formation programs for …
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We all know that a truly effective children’s ministry sets up the conditions to nurture young people into a relationship with God …
Developmental Disabilities in Church Communities The most rewarding experiences for any Christian parent, Sunday school …
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