Encouraging Small Groups A vibrant congregation in metropolitan Washington D.C. grew frustrated with their paltry number …
Making Connections: A Four Part Newcomers Class
The return of the regular September-June program year brings with it new opportunities for formation and relationships. As …
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Equipping Your Ministry Team
The Need for Support Large or small churches (or somewhere in between!) can all benefit from the team approach to ministry. Jesus …
The Life Cycle of Small Groups
Small groups of all kinds are an integral part of a healthy and vibrant congregation. They train new leaders and give …
Encouraging Spiritual Growth in Children: An age-by-age guide for teachers
"A healthy self-concept lays a foundation for a growing ability to be intimate with others and with God." Spiritual …
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Creating a Prayer Space at Home
"Simply by placing a candle, cross, Bible or other object on a piece of cloth can designate a special place." Sanctifying …
Kids 4 Peace
As violence spread through the Holy Land in 2001, educators in Jerusalem dreamed of a safe place where Jewish, Christian & …
Characteristics of a Radically Welcoming Community
by Stephanie Spellers Radically welcoming communities aren't perfect, and may never truly "arrive," but they are becoming . . …
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Children and Eucharist
Our grandson, born in the late 1980s, was blessed to belong to a church that did indeed honor the rich spiritual …
Reflection: Engaging Faith through Madeline L’Engle
It was somewhat of a challenge late May of this year to find a Newbery-award winning book for my 5th grade son to read …
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