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Trauma-Informed Tools for Youth Camping Ministry
Trauma informed ministry recognizes that teenagers have complex experiences. These five tools will help youth ministers plan group activities that help youth recognize and move through their experiences.
Blessing the Light: A Youth Activity for Candlemas
A short reflection by Archbishop Williams provides the framework to ask youth where they can be light to the world this Candlemas.
Talking Stewardship: A Gift to Young People
What moments formed your beliefs around money and stewardship? We never know what conversations or lessons are going to stick with young people, but that shouldn’t keep us from talking. Let go of the need to give the “right” answer and share what you think.
One Day Youth Confirmation Retreat
Create a meaningful one-day confirmation retreat for your youth, adapting a retreat template that meets the needs of your congregation and community.
Webinar: Beyond Screentime—Connecting with Youth
Youth and screens: How is it affecting church and faith gatherings? What are reasonable expectations around “safe church” and social media?
7 Cualidades de un Maestro/a de Escuela Dominical Para Niños y Adolescentes Latinos
Aquí hay 7 cualidades que pueden ser necesarias, quizás imprescindibles, en un maestro de Escuela Dominical para niños y adolescentes en español.
Experiencing Sabbath with Teens
Use this Confirmation class lesson plan to help the youth at your church experience Sabbath rest, not just get information about it.
7 Ways to Be a Great Summer Camp Chaplain
“At camp there are people of all ages, getting the space and ministry they need to enjoy God’s creation and be embraced by God’s love.
Teaching Sexuality and Faith: New Program Available
These Are Our Bodies invites parents and church leaders into the serious, hopeful work of integrating body and soul. The series includes a foundational book as well as leader guides, participant workbooks and parent books for preschool through high school, as well as a young adult module.
How to Build Sustainable Children & Youth Ministry Without Burnout
Two great resources which offer a systems approach to creating vibrant, sustainable Christian formation ministries in a parish setting. Resources provide a detailed, long-term plan for escaping the traditional last-minute scramble for volunteers, curriculum, and supplies and preventing burnout.
6 Fresh Ways To Teach Liturgy With Teens
When teens engage church liturgy in news ways, faith formation is a result! Here are ideas and methods I have used in my church.
Emoji Theology With Teens
“Our students spent a full half-hour focused on interpreting and communicating the ideas we discussed in Confirmation Class through emojis and had a ton of
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