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And a Child Shall Lead Them. . . in Prayer
Looking for a simple way to engage children in worship? Encourage children to lead the congregation in the Prayers of the People utilizing symbols.
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October 15, 2019
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The Fine Art of Storytelling
God’s stories are not boring—they’re alive, exciting, and possess the power of a two-edged sword. Here are suggestions for storytelling that represent the true nature of God's stories.
October 10, 2019
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Five Pictures Books That Tell God’s Big Story
Picture books bring stories alive in a way that words alone cannot. Here are five picture books that tell God's Big Story.
October 9, 2019
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DWELL Digital Testimonial
See how one children's ministry director made the most out of her church's DWELL Digital subscription.
September 26, 2019
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A Video Walk-through of DWELL Digital
If you haven’t yet subscribed to Dwell Digital and would like to learn more, we’ve created a handy video that walks you through some of the features of the new site and highlights improvements.
September 18, 2019
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Five Essential Tools Every DWELL Leader Should Have on Hand
It's important to stock every Dwell space with the right supplies. Here are five things I reached for the most in leading Dwell.
September 18, 2019
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Planting Seeds of Faith: Families First
Where are the seeds of faith first planted by the Holy Spirit? Within the family! Children first learn what it means to be a child of God by being part of a faith-filled family.
September 12, 2019
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Five Ways Dwell's Story Symbols Can Help You Tell God's Story
Images are the simplest and most effective way to make sure that information is stored as a long-term memory. Here are five ways to display the Dwell story symbols that will help you tell God's story in a way kids will remember.
September 10, 2019
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Connected to Dwell? Join the NEW Dwell Leaders Facebook Group!
Join our NEW Dwell leaders Facebook group, a place where teachers and coordinators can connect with one another, share ideas and resources, ask questions, and suggest ideas for improvement.
September 4, 2019
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A Good Neighbor: A Found Treasure
Children are a gift to be treasured. What does it mean to view the children in our church as “neighbors” and how can this impact our interactions with them?
September 3, 2019
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Set Your DWELL Leaders up for Success With These Fun Kits
As a Dwell coordinator, I spent late summer preparing for our September launch, thinking a lot about helping children know their teacher and where to go, and spending time stocking our Dwell spaces with any necessary supplies, but I didn’t always remember to reach out and care for my Dwell leaders as they began a new year.
August 26, 2019
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Start the Sunday School Year With Encouragement and Excitement—Pep Rally Style!
Use this pep rally idea and commissioning litany to send your Sunday School kids into a new year of learning about God with excitement and encouragement.
August 26, 2019
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In Defense of the Children’s Message
I started out a skeptic, but I’ve come to see a lot of value in children’s messages.
August 26, 2019
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Owen's Letter and Building Relationships in Your Children's and Youth Ministry
Owen Wigger and his family sent a letter to his first-grade teacher and classmates. Because he does not speak, this letter will help pave the way for their relationships with him.
August 22, 2019
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How to Help People See Themselves as Children's Ministry Leaders
Even in our most desperate recruiting moments, we don't just want any warm body to lead Dwell. We want the right people to step into the role. Here's a quick script you could use for a church announcement as you look for quality Dwell leaders.
August 21, 2019
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Children in Worship Milestone Gifts?
We have kindergarteners graduation from our Children in Worship program and we'd like to give them a small gift. Any ideas?
August 19, 2019
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Step by Step—Session Prep
While leaders do bring fun into the classroom, they’re not clowns. Their fun has a serious purpose, and it’s carefully planned to land in square in the hearts of children.
August 13, 2019
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Taking a Stand Against Bullying
As parents and school officials, we need to give our kids real help when it comes to bullying. A new ebook from Kids Corner offers some tools, grounded in Scripture, in this effort.
August 8, 2019
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Don’t Quit Just Yet
August is a busy and stressful time in children’s ministry but help is available.
July 30, 2019
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Building Faith With Picture Books
Given the power of story, it’s no accident that much of God’s Word comes to us in story form. Here are some resources for using picture books to help build faith, both at home and in children’s ministry.
July 25, 2019
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DWELL Digital is Now Available
Your church can now sign up for Dwell Digital—a new, more convenient way to access all leader resources from Dwell curriculum.
July 17, 2019
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Building Community
When you are intentional about building community, God is pleased. Do your best and ask God do the rest.
July 17, 2019
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“Immigration is Our Story” Audio Series Concludes With Invitation to Listen, Learn, and Love
To close out the series, the Office of Social Justice invites you to engage deeply in three ways: Listen, Learn, and Love. Use the stories and provided questions for your church's adult education classes.
June 27, 2019
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Children’s Ministry Summer Newsletter
If you’re a children’s ministry leader looking for new ideas for your ministry, check out Faith Formation's Children’s Ministry Newsletter. This month's edition focuses on the power of story.
May 21, 2019
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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.