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Planning a Youth Catechism Retreat
Here's a pattern that has proven helpful for hosting a youth retreat focused on the Heidelberg Catechism.
Curriculum Q&As: Is It Worth It? (Part 2)
In the planning phase we begin asking practical questions: How will the children be grouped? What kinds of children and leader’s resources would be helpful for teaching and learning? and more.
Is It Worth It?
I’ve spent most of my life and ministry in small congregations with limited budgets. So when I see the cost of leader’s guides and student pieces adding up, I feel the sticker shock...
Curriculum Q&A's: What is the Benefit of All the Kids Exploring the Same Story at the Same Time?
The benefit of inviting all of the children (or in some cases kids + teens + adults) to explore the same story at the same time will be different depending on the church. Here are a few of the potential benefits I see!
Curriculum Q&A's: What is the benefit of having kids explore different stories at different grade levels?
Well folks, its curriculum selection season. Over the next several weeks I’m going to share some of these Q&A’s in a new series I'm calling Curriculum Q&A’s. (Catchy, right?)
The Future of Faith Alive
A few weeks ago one of Faith Alive’s editors received a voicemail from a classis leader. He was calling to ask if the churches in his region should continue ordering from Faith Alive, or if we’d soon be closing our doors.
More than Policies
We love our kids and want to protect them. We implement policies like team teaching, windows in classrooms, safety screening, video cameras, and more to keep them safe. Is there more that we can do?
What Is Dwell All About?
If your church uses the Young Children and Worship program you may appreciate the wondering approach that Dwell uses to help kids enter imaginatively into God's story.
What Makes a Lesson Reformed?
More Than Storytelling is a free workshop you can lead with your team that compares a variety of approaches to Biblical interpretation and teaching.
Walk With Me Website
This website provides information and support for churches using Walk With Me--a preschool through grade eight faith nurture curriculum by Faith Alive.
Kid Connection Website
This website provides information and support for churches using Kid Connection--the kindergarten through grade six large group/small group curriculum from Faith Alive.
Choosing a Curriculum - A Guide for Churches
This helpful tool includes a checklist of features to look for in children's Bible curriculum. Questions are designed to help you find material that is theologically and educationally sound and to fit the personality and dynamics of your congregation.