Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can …
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Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can …
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Two common liturgical traditions that churches of various denominations practice in Lent and Holy Week are "Stations of the Cross" …
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A number of publishers of Christian formation resources release new Vacation Bible School and camp program curricula every year. …
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Building Faith's 2025 reviews for Vacation Bible School and summer camp curriculum are here! Our review team has investigated some …
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Content warning: This article discusses the topic of suicide. It’s been 21 years since my first youth ministry job and three …
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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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I (Jodi) have a confession to make: I don’t like Christmas pageants. It's not just the significant planning that they can require. …
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September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. This month invites us to commemorate the histories, …
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Laying on your side. Waltzing around naked. “Belting your cloak” (hiking up your pants) and outrunning a horse and chariot. Eating …
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Trekking below summer storm clouds, I climbed to a generous overlook of the town we’d lived in for two weeks. My first mission …
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