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Free Resource: (Children’s) Sermon Planning (Spirit & Truth: Liturgy Activity) A Picture of Engaging Worship Things are different at Pastor Diana’s church. They use a traditional liturgy, but they have taught the meaning of the words in various educational opportunities. … Continue reading
Free Resource: Creation Celebration (Cross+Gen Education Activity) Rally Day is Coming It might be comforting news, anxiety-producing, or neither, but the school/program year is approaching! For some congregations, there’s not much a difference between one Sunday to the next … Continue reading
Free Resource: Far from Home (Cross+Gen Education Activity) Women in the Bible- Heroes of the Faith If you are following the summer series for the Narrative Lectionary, it’s time to start looking at the Book of Ruth. Ruth is one … Continue reading
Free Resource: The Story of Our Lives (Youth Activity) Illiteracy, Literacy, and Fluency I am not a language expert. Nerd, yes, expert, no. As a Classical Studies major in college, I studied Latin and Ancient Greek. However, I barely reached … Continue reading
Free Resource: Worshipping Together: Breath of Life (Cross+Gen Worship) Together or Separate? One of the new innovations in children, youth, and family ministry is cross+generational ministry. Cross+generational ministry, also known as intergenerational ministry, is simply the idea that all generations … Continue reading
Free Resource: Spirit & Truth Publishing Product Summaries Faith Formation & Integration When I start discussing a topic, the first thing I do is define my terms. It doesn’t do any good to think we’re on the same page but … Continue reading
Bible Readings: 1 John 1:1-4, 5–2:2; 4:1-6, 7-21 Free Resource: 1 John- Metaphors of Faith (Kids PK-2nd Activity) 1 John is a letter about light and love. As a topic for the second NL summer series, we look specifically at … Continue reading
Free Resource: Bible Nuts & Bolts (Cross+Gen Ed activity) Jesus is the center of our faith, but Scripture is the main way we learn about Jesus and God’s kingdom work. We do this by hearing, reading, and studying the … Continue reading
Free Resource: What is the Narrative Lectionary? (FAQ) You might have heard of the Narrative Lectionary, or perhaps you are concerned about the biblical literacy of your congregation. Either way, here’s a brief breakdown with links to more information. … Continue reading
Free Resource: Sharing God’s Story @ Home (Sample Family Devotion) Why Family Devotions? A devotion is simply an intentional action in which people take time to learn about and worship God. Devotions are times that we show our love … Continue reading