https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:40:22 +0000 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/easter-activities-families-churches-and Celebrating holy days is an important way to help children experience God’s redemptive activity through the rhythms of the church year. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/easter-activities-families-churches-and Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/celebrating-christmas-your-dwell-group An important part of your children’s ministry year is celebrating holy days with your Dwell group. Throughout the Dwell curriculum, a Christmas story is usually included in unit 3. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/celebrating-christmas-your-dwell-group Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-create-your-own-nativity-scene-using One of my favorite parts of decorating for Christmas is pulling out my nativity scenes. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-create-your-own-nativity-scene-using Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwell-leader-trainings-everything-you-need When my son was 3 years old, he turned to me one day at lunch and said matter of factly, “God doesn’t like bad guys.” Immediately I responded that no—God, of course, loves everyone! To which he replied, “But he had David kill Goliath!” Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwell-leader-trainings-everything-you-need Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:46:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/3-simple-ways-help-families-form-faith When Dwell Flex launched in 2020, the goal was to help churches in a variety of settings with resources to meet each church’s specific needs. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/3-simple-ways-help-families-form-faith Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:07:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/introducing-our-updated-dwell-digital-site We’re excited to announce our most recent Dwell Digital updates! Our updated site is easier than ever to use, and allows us to refresh the curriculum materials as needed. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/introducing-our-updated-dwell-digital-site Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:58:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-dwell-flex-equipping-churches-flux As I reflect back on life a year ago, I’m amazed both by how far we’ve come and how far we still are from what I thought life would look like at this point. Last summer I imagined we’d be past the COVID finish line as fall approached, able to completely return to life as normal. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-dwell-flex-equipping-churches-flux Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:24:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/5-ways-bless-your-church-free-dwell-home Family life is busy. I don’t think I truly understood the truth of that statement until I lived the reality of school drop-offs, full work weeks, meal planning and prep, baths, attempting to keep the house clean, and remembering to somehow find a place in all of that to rest. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/5-ways-bless-your-church-free-dwell-home Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:05:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/leaders-guide-dwell-flex-everything-you Launched in 2020, Dwell Flex is a multi-age, multi-setting version of Dwell. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/leaders-guide-dwell-flex-everything-you Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:53:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/coordinators-guide-dwell-flex-everything Launched in 2020, Dwell Flex is a multi-age, multi-setting segment of Dwell. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/coordinators-guide-dwell-flex-everything Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:36:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-dwells-simplified-session-plans-will One thing I’m learning about our current season of life is that less is more. Parents, volunteers, and church leaders are overwhelmed, each taking on new tasks and responsibilities as a part of our new way of life. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-dwells-simplified-session-plans-will Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:02:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/resources-using-dwell-covid-19-world As I’ve connected with Dwell leaders across the continent over the past few months, discussing their plans for the coming year, one thing is for sure: no two churches look the same right now. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/resources-using-dwell-covid-19-world Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:34:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwell-simple-guide-parents As more communities are being required to shelter in place or observe strict social distancing, many parents are moving into the role of teacher to continue their child’s schooling and children’s ministry experiences. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwell-simple-guide-parents Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:54:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-mid-year-check-can-encourage-and-equip One of the joys of serving as a Dwell leader at my church has been receiving the care and support of my Dwell coordinator. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-mid-year-check-can-encourage-and-equip Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:23:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwells-childrens-resources-how-move-missed One of my favorite parts of the Dwell curriculum is the beautiful children’s resources that are available for each session. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwells-childrens-resources-how-move-missed Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:35:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-mid-year-training-can-strengthen-your Leaders who are well equipped, resourced, and supported are a key part of every Dwell program. A great way to equip and support leaders is by planning a simple Dwell training. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/how-mid-year-training-can-strengthen-your Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:21:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/bringing-christmas-season-your-dwell Advent is a great chance to connect your Dwell time with Sunday worship! Including a special Advent activity each week reinforces the meaning of Advent that children are hearing in “big church,” in children’s ministry, and at home.  Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/bringing-christmas-season-your-dwell Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:52:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/five-pictures-books-tell-gods-big-story As LeVar Burton would remind us, we can go anywhere and be anything if we, “take a look, it’s in a book.” From my days of watching Reading Rainbow, to that magical moment when I learned to read, to spending my evenings poring over picture books with my own kids—I’ve always loved picture Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/five-pictures-books-tell-gods-big-story Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:48:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/video-walk-through-dwell-digital If you’ve heard about Dwell Digital, you know that it provides Dwell coordinators and leaders with online access to all session plans and leader resources and allows you to share links to individual sessions. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/video-walk-through-dwell-digital Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:23:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/five-essential-tools-every-dwell-leader Who knew leading a Play session of the Dwell curriculum could be so dangerous? It all started with a simple craft, but fell apart when I realized I needed a hole punch and didn’t have one on hand. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/five-essential-tools-every-dwell-leader Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:58:30 +0000