Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can …
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A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens" (Eccl 3:1, NIV). A time for worship, study, …
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Christmas Pageants from Two Points of View
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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3 Planning Suggestions for Overwhelmed Formation Ministers
Recently I attended a conference on children and youth formation practices. It was a joy to meet with other formation ministers …
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Annual Planning Calendar Templates: Years A + B + C
After phone calls, emails, text messages, and social media queries here are three Educational Planning Calendars for your …
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What Do You Need This Summer: Rest? Momentum? Connection?
We have crossed the threshold into the long, green season after Pentecost. We have turned the corner into "Ordinary Time." Program …
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How to Reflect on our COVID Experience While We are Still Going Through It
This summer marks a critical moment in our COVID-19 journey. As we plan for the upcoming program year, I worry that our desire for …
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Intentional Vacation Bible School Planning Addresses Issues of Justice in Our Community
If the past year of ministry has taught me anything, it is the importance of intentionality when designing children's ministry …
Planning for the 2021-2022 Program Year
Planning for the next program year after 12+ months of pandemic ministry pivots and continued uncertainty about what will be …
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Webinar: Ministry After COVID: What have we learned? What comes next?
About this Webinar In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, churches and faith communities have had to move many of their …
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