planning Archives - Building Faith

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 …

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 …

If the past year of ministry has taught me anything, it is the importance of intentionality when designing children's ministry …

Planning for the next program year after 12+ months of pandemic ministry pivots and continued uncertainty about what will be …

About this Webinar In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, churches and faith communities have had to move many of their …

Here we are at the beginning of a new calendar year. With all that transpired in 2020, people are looking for new possibilities—a …

Tips for Churches in Liminal Times Acknowledging that we cannot fully know what our ministries will look like, Ronald Culmer …

At St. Paul’s our Adult Christian Formation Programs seek to provide a diverse theological, spiritual, and biblical education. We …

We are on the doorstep of a new decade. So many of the trends and challenges we experience today were just emerging as this decade …

Jesus calls us to be intentional regarding how we spend our time, energy, and resources. As we approach the beginning …

Planning the Program Year Advanced planning is the name of the game in church life. Keeping events straight for various …

"It means that you can move away from the last-minute scramble for volunteers, curriculum, and supplies; and instead approach …