I (Jodi) have a confession to make: I don’t like Christmas pageants. It's not just the significant planning that they can require. …
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Ideas for Epiphany Adult Formation
Advent formation is underway. Lent is on the horizon. But what are formation leaders to make of the season between them?The season …
Youth, Doubt, and Grace
“Tina, why do you believe in God?” As a youth and family minister, I talk about God. A lot. As a parent I talk about God with my …
Lesson With Teens: What Does “Ministry” Mean?
As teenagers graduate high school and go on to work, college, or both, we can prepare them in their journey of being …
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Giving God a Whole Day: The Importance of Retreats
"The presence of others all together at a beautiful renewal center dedicated to prayer, immediately set a tone for me. Leaving …
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Lent for Practical Christians
"This is a bidding to God, asking for God's aid in our own heart's being broken open to the needs of the world that surrounds us, …
Reflection: Nipping Toward Advent
Bailey nips at me every morning when I scratch him. He is excited about our morning time together, so eager and present. His …
Creating Mission Statements and Vision Statements
Many churches have vision statements. Many have mission statements. What's the difference? Does a church need …
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Prayers for Volunteers
"May your Spirit strengthen us; so that we will be: strong in faith, discerning in proclamation, courageous in witness, persistent …
Youth Ministry Salaries
Browyn Clark Skov is the Staff Officer for Youth Ministries of The Episcopal Church. This article is used here with permission. It …