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 …
Moving from Mistakes to Success in Recruiting Volunteers
Recruiting volunteers is an active activity. Let me say that again. Recruitment is an active activity. Actually, let me restate …
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Meaningful Gifts for Various Occasions
Throughout the church year, many appropriate opportunities for gift-giving arise, including confirmation, graduation, and thanks …
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The “Back-Pocket Bin”: Thinking Ahead for Unexpected Times
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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Resourcing Adults Who Work with LGBTQIA+ Youth
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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Short On Volunteers? You’re Not Alone
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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