"Read the story of the Jesus Feeding the 5,000, and ponder how Jesus was able to create resources out of …
Continue Reading about 11 Ways to Fundraise for Youth Ministry: #1 Involves Bat Poop!

"Read the story of the Jesus Feeding the 5,000, and ponder how Jesus was able to create resources out of …
Continue Reading about 11 Ways to Fundraise for Youth Ministry: #1 Involves Bat Poop!

Something for everyone. Nourishment for spirits of all ages. Perhaps not the quiet and contemplative Advent event I thought I …
Continue Reading about Advent for Everyone with Intergenerational Activities

“Tina, why do you believe in God?” As a youth and family minister, I talk about God. A lot. As a parent I talk about God with my …

"The keys are flexibility and fellowship; this is not about the production, but about the children being invited to step forward …
Continue Reading about Tips for a “Medium” Christmas Pageant

"A more positive approach is to see Halloween as an opportunity for celebration of God’s goodness in rescuing us from darkness …
Continue Reading about Redeeming Halloween: Christian Resources for Churches

As a child growing up in the Episcopal Church, my family worshipped in a growing congregation filled with children - …
Continue Reading about Reflection: Perfect Attendance and Trophies for All

“I haven’t told anyone else about this yet . . . ” I have become the holder of many confidences. Musings, plans, ideas, and …
Continue Reading about “This is confidential, but…” Reflecting on Confidence in Ministry

Time and time again I hear a plea for good resources to use with youth - middle and high school students. While there …
Continue Reading about Curriculum & Studies for Youth Formation

What is Storypath? Storypath: Connecting Children's Literature to Our Faith Story is a website that has been in …
Continue Reading about Storypath: Sharing Children’s Books for Faith

The following description is from Growing Together, an intergenerational program for churches. Growing Together will soon be …
Continue Reading about Growing Together: Intergenerational Education for Churches
