Advent is an exciting season in the church year. As many of the resources below underscore, Advent ushers in a new liturgical year …
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Paper Bag Pageant: An Intergenerational Retelling of the Christmas Story
Angelic four-year-olds in their oversized white t-shirts and tinsel halos. An errant two-year-old sheep who tries to abscond with …
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New Books for Formation Leaders
It's almost summer in the northern hemisphere, and we at Building Faith want to share with you some new resources to help you …
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Youth Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. …
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Roots & Wings FAQ: Does Youth Sunday “Count” as Intergenerational Liturgy?
Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative (R&W) is a grant focused on empowering congregations to practice …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Catechesis & Confirmation Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth or adult catechesis or confirmation class? There are many options from a variety …
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The IKEA Effect in Ministry: Co-Constructing Faith with Gen Z
A few years ago, my wife and I decided to assemble an IKEA bookshelf together. We followed the instructions, deciphered the …
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VBS and Summer Camp Curriculum Top Picks for 2026
Vacation Bible School has become one of the most versatile formation programs that churches provide. Publishers and curriculum …
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Youth as Theologians: Using a Strategy Game to Form Teenagers into Interpreters of Faith
Young people don't need theology translated into simpler terms; they need to be invited into the actual work of doing theology. …
“The Gifts They Bring”: A Resource for Empowering and Including Children and Youth in Churches
Have you ever envisioned James and John of the infamous Peter, James, and John trio as teenage youth? Is that thought blowing your …