Discussion among adults can be a pooling of ignorance or a highly satisfying swapping of insights. When scripture is …
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Assessing Your Space Needs
Considering Space for Christian Formation Take a look at the big picture of your facilities and your education and …
Planning for Christian Education & Formation
by Sharon Ely Pearson Sunday School happens. Vacation Bible School happens. The youth mission trip happens. The Christmas pageant …
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5 Steps to Calling Volunteers (Hint: Stop Recruiting Them)
"If you've followed steps 1 through 3 of the calling process, then you can be assured that the person being approached is the …
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What Does The Bible Say About Teachers?
Why does the Church entrust teachers with the ministry of teaching? It's Biblical! Teachers are called, …
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Feedback From the Flock
"You will discover areas needing improvement or clarification, better ways of dividing ministry tasks, and whether or not you need …
Multiple Intelligences In Faith Formation
Multiple Intelligences in a Church Context Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences has had an impact on how …
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Bible Study Methods
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, …
Placing Developmentally Disabled Children in Church Programs: The Challenge of a “Perfect Fit”
Disabilities in the Church Community Most children’s ministers and long-time volunteer leaders will at some point find …
Wisdom from Maria Montessori
"Children come to us a a rain of souls, as a richness and a promise which can always be fulfilled but which needs the help of our …