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Epiphany Resources and Ideas for Churches
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. -Isaiah 60:1 Come January, winter in Pittsburgh is dreary. Barren Christmas trees line the streets. Early...
View ArticleA Resolve to Practice Faith at Home
“Even if we sometimes feel unsure about adapting or creating family prayers, rituals, and other practices… we have this concrete reminder that the way we live our everyday lives matters not just to God...
View ArticleDo What Matters Workshops – A Training Opportunity for Faith Formation Leaders
“We invite participants to look at their faith formation efforts in a multi-faceted way and then custom build a plan that suits them.” What are Do What Matters Workshops? As people involved in...
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Home Practices: Our Picks for Building Faithful Households
“Home practices are do-able, adaptable, fun, and meaningful. They can be used by all households, regardless of the size and form: singles, friends, couples, children, teens, and parents.” A New...
View ArticleQuestions to Get Intergenerational Groups Talking
“If you could have dinner with one person, past or present, whom would you choose?” “What is one of your favorite hymns or worship songs? Why?” Planning Intergenerational Ministry Here at Building...
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How to Talk with Teens about Sin
“Young people can equate sin with a simple failure to follow the rules… In order to have a meaningful discussion about sin, we need to move from a behavioral definition to a relational one.”...
View ArticleThree Models for Intergenerational Faith Formation
“The programming is not the end-goal. The goal is mutual learning, growing closer to Christ, and deepening faith. In intergenerational formation, people of all ages make this journey together.”...
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The Joy of Singing with Children
“Like so many of us who work with children in the church, we discover that music is where our relationship with God is nourished.” Expert Advice on Singing with Children In 2013, Brook Packard...
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Five Things We Learned at e-Formation
“Jesus came and said to them… ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have...
View ArticleChurchNext: A Powerful Tool for Adult Formation
“Ten years ago, we would’ve had to purchase or borrow a video from each speaker, if such resources even existed. ChurchNext puts it all in one place for streaming when and where we want it.” -Kyle...
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Two Websites to Bookmark: Worshipping With Children, and Healthy Church...
“Cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding… then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” -Proverbs 2:3-5 Formation Resources Online If you do...
View ArticleHow to Evaluate your Christian Education Curriculum
“As you evaluate the curriculum materials your congregation is using, I hope that you will view this process as one of the ways that you bless your children, youth, and adults along their journeys in...
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Church Art Projects for Faith Formation
“Encourage participants to enjoy the mess, relationship-building, and joy of the process rather than emphasizing the final product – a great metaphor for our faith journey, too!” Faith Formation...
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3-Sentence Stories: Writing Short is Fun for All Ages
“Try 3-sentence stories in a family setting, a Christian formation class, an Adult forum, a church school class, or youth group.” The Power of Three-Sentence Stories Christ has died. Christ is...
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3 Websites that Connect Church to Home
“And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” -Romans 10:15 Stepping Outside the Main Church Website Most churches...
View ArticleCan Christianity be Coached? 3 Perspectives for Christian Educators
“Christian educators and life coaches have similar goals: they both want to help people develop skills (in addition to knowledge) for fruitful living.” Christian Formation and Coaching? As...
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Upcoming Formation Events, Conferences, and Workshops
“Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another.” -Proverbs 27:17 Building Faith Events Page Are you looking for continuing education, training, or collegial gatherings? Check...
View ArticleChristmas Pageants: The Joy of Children Immersed in Scripture
“The most vivid and lasting educational experiences a child can have are those involving drama.” Why do a Christmas Pageant? Why go crazy for the month before Christmas when life (especially life...
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Building Faith Does Easter: 12 Helpful Posts
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you… that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise...
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The Year Sunday School Came Out of the Basement
“With the Sunday School in the hall, members of the congregation saw the children every Sunday. Soon they starting asking the children questions about what they had done that day.” Renovations on the...
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