"Invite each person to speak a special name for Jesus, for example, Shepherd, Bread of Life, Friend, Light, etc. Then pray: Jesus, …
Digging Deeper: Lenten Disciplines
"These experiences were occasions of great spiritual cleansing and preparation to encounter God in a new way, and serve as …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 1
Imagine faith formation today in a church community. A variety of high-quality faith formation programs for …
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The Ten Commandments of Youth Ministry
Emily Anna Perow is the Missioner for Youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Diocese of Connecticut. These commandments were …
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The Roles of Teachers and Learners
"Many people are reluctant to volunteer as teachers because they feel they 'don't know enough,' when actually the chief …
Experiential Learning
"Similarly, Jesus understood that the more of ourselves we bring into relationship with God, the more intimate and enduring this …
Biblical Storytelling
What is Biblical Storytelling? Everyone loves a good story. And when it’s told by someone who loves, feels, and …
Interfaith Literacy: 3 Suggestions From Eboo Patel
"Organize units of study around common themes such as prayer, compassion, service, or forgiveness in a comparative religions …
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Going for Growth: Church of England Statement on Welcoming Children
"If the Church is to take seriously the larger context of its universal mission, it needs to note the cultural shifts and current …
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Church Programming is a Bit Like Parenting(!)
Stages of Parenting In his insightful book, Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again), Wayne Rice draws a comparison between …
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