"What is it about this time and space that offers such fertile ground for young people to draw closer to God, and learn so much …
Video Skits for Church and Youth Group – Funny and Powerful
"The themes are directly related to Christian life, and they always include a challenge or thought provoking …
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The Good Book Club: An Intergenerational Sunday School Offering
"It works. It’s fun. It’s a simple premise with a profound end result... we all learn to love the Bible even more, and we have a …
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Thanking Sunday School Teachers
"Thanks are the highest form of thought and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder" -G.K. …
Finding Great Videos for Christian Formation
One of the overall themes here at Building Faith is that Christian Formation can happen anytime and anywhere (almost). As leaders, …
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How to Reinvent Your Easter Egg Hunt, for Good
"As children empty their eggs, they drop their Good Sam Bucks into three jars representing local non-profit charities that help …
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A Youth Curriculum That Works: Youth Emmaus
“That was fun!” “That was a great lesson!” I had always hoped to hear comments like these from the youth of the church where I …
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That Empty Feeling: What To Do When Nobody Shows Up for Sunday School
"Feelings of resentment bubble up inside you. What do you do? Well, don't pack up your book bag and head out the door. God has a …
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Mission Trip vs Pilgrimage: What’s the Difference and Why it Matters
"Wherever youth ministry takes you this summer, and whether you lead missionaries or pilgrims, know that God walks with you. Buen …
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Parish Moves into Lifewide Formation
Recently over pizza and crisp white wine, four members of the Christian Formation Steering Team from my parish (Epiphany in …