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Introducing DWELL Digital
This summer the CRC will release the most significant upgrade to Dwell children’s ministry and Sunday school curriculum since its creation nearly a decade ago.
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April 25, 2019
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Has Anyone Used "Telling God's Story" Curriculum?
Are any churches using the curriculum by Peter Enns during the Sunday school hour? How do you use it (rotation, large/small group)? Do you have a scope and sequence for year 1 and year 2?
April 24, 2019
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Children's Ministry Workshops at Inspire 2019
Faith Formation Ministries is excited to connect with all who are passionate about children's ministry at Inspire 2019. Workshop topics include choosing curriculum, building a strong foundation for children and youth ministry, and more!
March 21, 2019
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Children’s Ministry Spring Newsletter
If you’re a children’s ministry leader and are looking for new ideas for your ministry or ways to connect with other leaders, check out this Children’s Ministry Newsletter from Faith Formation Ministries.
February 4, 2019
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Helping Children Understand the Season of Lent
The Broken Pot is a seven-week children’s message series designed to help kids understand and participate in the season of Lent.
January 22, 2019
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Talk to Me!
What do kids do best? Talk and move! Yet what do teachers often want them to do? Be quiet and sit still. What’s wrong with this picture?
November 6, 2018
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Living God's Story
It’s time to look at how to use basic storytelling techniques effectively to help your kids enter and live into God’s big story as it’s presented in Dwell.
October 17, 2018
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What to Give the Kids at Church This Christmas
These Nativity Sticker sets are so fabulous they may sell out before you finish reading this post. Here's why.
October 3, 2018
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You're Invited to a Children's Ministry Webinar
Looking for resources to strengthen your ministry with children? Join us for a 30-minute webinar introducing the Children's Ministry Toolkit!
October 2, 2018
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Children’s Ministry Newsletter
If you’re engaged in ministry with children, here is a newsletter for you.
August 31, 2018
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Pass It On!
Ready for some good news? You’re not alone—there’s a whole group of wannabe teachers in your room who are ready to share the teaching load. That would be your kids! It may not make mathematical sense, but here’s a good equation to remember: 2 teach is 2 learn 2 times!
August 30, 2018
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Do Your Children Know How to Worship?
On the day you hope your children will stay in worship will they tune out and wait it out or could they meaningfully engage and participate? Create a kids' version of your adult worship experience and watch your kids' appreciation for worship thrive!
August 24, 2018
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5 Ways to Start Your Children’s Ministry Year Off Right
If you’re engaged in ministry with children, here are five great ways to start the coming year off well.
August 23, 2018
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3 Tips for Teaching TCKs
With the increased movement of people around the world, it’s becoming more and more likely that students in academic classrooms or church groups will have lived in more than one country during their lifetimes. Like any student, TCKs are individuals with unique characteristics and learning styles, but there are a few general characteristics to keep in mind.
August 6, 2018
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A Gospel Summary for Kids
While it’s important for kids to understand the arc of Scripture, it’s not always easy to communicate it to them! Faith Formation Ministries developed this short gospel summary for kids as a resource for use in Sunday or Wednesday night children’s ministry, in VBS, in preparation for communion classes, and in other settings.
July 30, 2018
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Toy Story: How We Used Lego in Summer Children’s Ministry
Read about one church's experience incorporating Lego™ into children's Bible storytime!
July 27, 2018
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Simple Tools to Engage a Grieving Child
When a child is grieving, we often do not know what to say or do. The best rule of thumb is to spend time with children and see how the grief is impacting them.
July 17, 2018
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An Intergenerational Alternative (or Addition) to Sunday School
Looking for a Sunday morning learning experience which engages all ages? Check out LIFT (Living in Faith Together), a new intergenerational Sunday school curriculum from GenOn Ministries.
July 12, 2018
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Forming Faith Through Art With Kids
Collaborative art projects can be great faith formation tools. Here’s how making an Epiphany banner reminded kids and adults that they’re part of God’s big family.
July 10, 2018
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Helping Children Understand God in the Midst of Trauma
In the midst of trauma and grief, how do we point children to the comfort of God’s love and care for them?
June 14, 2018
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How to Help a Grieving Child
While dealing with loss and grief can be difficult for anyone, children’s reactions may differ from those of adults. Here are some suggestions to consider when helping a child who is grieving.
May 24, 2018
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Three Ways to Strengthen Your Summer Children’s Ministry
It’s almost summertime, and Vacation Bible School is just around the corner! But before you get lost in all the details, here are three ways to strengthen your ministry with children this summer.
May 17, 2018
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Rest Area Ahead
Without regular maintenance you might wear out. Teaching is hard work. You need to balance your effort and energy with adequate time for rest. God says, “Catch your breath! Take a break. Come apart and be with me a while.”
May 16, 2018
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‘DWELL Assist’ Grants Available
Last spring the CRCNA launched DWELL Assist, a financial assistance program designed to help churches who could not afford to pay for their DWELL Sunday school curriculum. Get the details below!
May 15, 2018
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Choosing the Right Curriculum for Your Children’s Ministry
If you are looking for guidance in choosing curriculum, the Children’s Ministry Toolkit has a section completely devoted to choosing a curriculum. Included in that section are curriculum reviews to help you in the discernment process.