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A thoughtful ministry calendar helps children, youth, and families grow in faith without creating burnout for volunteers, staff, or parents. Calendar planning in children, youth, and family (CYF) ministry can feel overwhelming. Between worship schedules, school calendars, sports, holidays, community … Continue reading
After 40 days of Lent and an intense Holy Week, Easter Sunday can unearth a great ALLELUIA from deep inside us. Will your community of faith feel that Alleluia is coming forth? Consider how you can enhance the celebration of … Continue reading
It is getting more difficult to staff Children, Youth, and Family Ministry positions with full-time professionals, but there are other creative ways to make sure this important ministry continues to thrive. A Downward Trend I have served as a Director … Continue reading
Have you packed away your Epiphany stars and crowns? Now we look to our next church season. What are your preparations for Ash Wednesday and Lent? Does your congregation have Ash Wednesday worship, Lenten meals, Lenten services, service projects, or … Continue reading
We often hear network, network, network but there are also advantages of a smaller cohort if you are in Christian Education. Network, network, network is often advice received when you are looking for a new job, but there are also … Continue reading