"For recruitment of Sunday School Teachers, letting them know what to expect helps them envision themselves in that …
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Honoring the Teaching Ministry
It’s that time of year when we begin thinking about how we can best honor and acknowledge our teachers. This takes on …
Christian Learning Goals for Children
"To begin to understand and relate to God the Creator, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit... To feel comfortable with spontaneous prayer …
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The Church Educator Deals with Stress
The following article is from "The Professional Christian Educator in the Local Church" which was published by the Office of …
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When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking: A Reminder of Sacred Adult Influence
When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the …
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Involving Children in Mission
"Encouraging children to use their gifts and choose behaviors that help build the community and serve others in a positive way …
The Importance of Mentors
Adults Supporting Youth No matter where we live: cities or suburbs, towns or rural areas, all our struggles are similar. …
8 Keys to Engaging Pre-Teens in Church
Drew Downs describes himself as "an emergent presbyter from the Episcopal tribe, living as honestly as I can and helping transform …
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When the Lesson Isn’t the Plan: Addressing The Unexpected Moments in Sunday School
"You know what you're bringing into the lesson, but you don't always know what a child will bring. Still, you need to be as …
Praying with Older Children
from Living the Good News Just as older children (ages 9, 10, 11) have varied learning styles, they also have varied reactions …