I have been privileged to lead training events about the best practices in youth ministry for years. A topic always addressed is …
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I have been privileged to lead training events about the best practices in youth ministry for years. A topic always addressed is …
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As the start of a new formation program year draws near for many Christian communities, we at Building Faith want to offer some …
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Imagine you had flour, sugar, baking soda, and water in front of you. What might you make? Even if you don’t bake, things like …
Recruiting volunteers is an active activity. Let me say that again. Recruitment is an active activity. Actually, let me restate …
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Throughout the church year, many appropriate opportunities for gift-giving arise, including confirmation, graduation, and thanks …
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In the decade I have been serving in Christian education, I have found that it is necessary to have a few “back-pocket” ideas that …
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As the parent of a bisexual, gender-queer child, I feel called to provide education and safe spaces for people to learn more about …
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During a recent workshop on Soulful Planning, my co-presenter asked participants to share a current ministry challenge in the chat …
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