We know that gratitude is central to spiritual well-being, but recently, social scientists in various academic settings have affirmed that this practice enhances mental ...
Discipleship is not a paint-by-numbers! We might wish for clear instructions, a formula to follow, to encourage others to follow Jesus. But our faith is so much bigger ...
In October, among other things, we celebrate National Bullying Prevention Month and focus activities and formation on Bullying Prevention. As partners in creating safe ...
How will you most effectively walk the path of faith with your congregation?
Blurred boundaries can result for lay staff who are also members of that congregation.
In this time of polarized opinions and beliefs, an attitude of humility toward our approach to the Bible and to each other is surely what God is desiring of us.
We owe it to our congregations to offer high quality faith formation and youth ministries, particularly during these uncertain times.
Kristin Putney offers a review of the recent webinar event: “Faith Formation Phasing Forward-To gather or not?” This is a question that is on so many minds these days ...
Discipleship matters. This is a statement that can be read two ways. If we read ‘matters’ as a noun, it refers to things having to do with discipleship. But if we ...
Dear Pastors, Youth Leaders, and Parents, As you celebrate graduates in your congregations, I join you in offering praise for the youth and young adults achieving this ...
Children can exhibit racist behavior as early as the age of five.
Many faith formation and youth ministry leaders are wondering just how safe it will be to gather the children and youth in person.
I hope I’m not alone when I describe the sinking feeling in your chest after another bad day, wondering if God is really listening, and wondering if it’s okay to really ...
by Wendy Parker As the world and this country struggle to cope with the upsetting and ...
Jesus gives us instruction for anxious times in the comforting words found in Matthew 6:25-34, reminding us to let go of worries about the future and suggesting instead ...
“The local church exists to make disciples of Jesus” says our mission statement. Simon Peter, “Do you love me?” And of course, Peter responds, “Yes, Lord, you know that I...
I have been wrestling with the term “Sunday School” for almost as long as I’ve been a Christian educator. I sometimes even take issue with being called an “educator” in ...