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Got Anything for Deacon's Training?
If you’re new to the role of deacon, or gathering helpful tools for those who are joining the council, you’ll find plenty of helpful resources on The Network.
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September 29, 2014
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Symbols: The Drumkit of Life
A podcast on the power of ritual in shaping faith and giving structure and meaning to life.
September 2, 2014
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Getting-to-Know-You Games
I always like to spend a few minutes playing a getting-to-know-you game on the first day of Sunday school. Here are two of my favorites.
August 21, 2014
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How is Your EIQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?
This article by Jim Merhaut describes why emotional intelligence (EIQ) can be a better predictor of leadership success than IQ. It includes a link to an EIQ test that includes practical ideas for boosting your EIQ to make you a more effective leader.
July 29, 2014
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A Church Pew Friendship
A great article about an unlikely friendship between an older gentleman and a teenager. How can we multiply stories like these in our congregations?
July 1, 2014
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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.
June 4, 2014
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KidsGames.com, a Source for Summer Programming Ideas
This website provides free resources developed by volunteers from around the globe, that can be used for fun, active summer programming.
May 6, 2014
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Generous Spaciousness
A book by Wendy VanderWal-Gritter that encourages a new, "hope-filled, relational way forward for those in turmoil regarding a response to gay and lesbian Christians."
April 23, 2014
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Choosing Children's Curriculum
If your church is considering a change in Sunday school or children's curriculum, this webinar will provide practical tips on finding a curriculum that fits your theology and your context.
April 15, 2014
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Webinar: Choosing Children's Curriculum
Join me for a one hour webinar that explores the nuts and bolts of curriculum selection and offers an overview of Faith Alive's three core children's curricula.
April 7, 2014
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Flame: Creative Children's Ministry Blog
This blog is a creative source for ministry inspiration, especially during special seasons of the church year.
February 4, 2014
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WE Tabernacle Furniture Available for Use in West Michigan
Second Reformed Church of Zeeland, MI had some wonderful craftsmen in their church build the pieces of the tabernacle to use with the WE: Enter The Tabernacle series of intergenerational events (from Faith Alive). They would like to share these resources with other churches.
October 23, 2013
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Exploring the Psalms with Kids and Teens
When was the last time you taught a Sunday school lesson on a Psalm? (Okay, other than Psalm 23?)
May 20, 2013
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Plan a Volunteer Recruitment Month
Looking for a way to ease the August stress of searching for volunteers? Check out this blog post from veteran children’s minister, Linda Freeman, who offers week by week ideas for planning a month long focus on volunteer recruitment.
April 23, 2013
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A Questionnaire for Sunday School Teachers
Here is a simple questionnaire you can use to give voice to your leader's joys and concerns! This feedback will help you shape the program for next year and it may also help your teachers consider their role in the future.
March 18, 2013
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Do-It-Yourself Resurrection Eggs
Resurrection eggs help families focus their attention on Jesus' death and resurrection during Holy Week.
March 4, 2013
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Recruiting Volunteers in 6 Simple Steps
Last week Mark DeVries, president of Youth Ministry Architects and author of Family Based Youth Ministry posted this video on recruiting volunteers. He is so confident it will work that he offers a $100 guarentee!
February 12, 2013
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Developing a Vision for Sunday School
Why does your Sunday school or children's ministry program exist? The answer to that question could help motivate leaders to join the ministry, parents to send their kids out, and the church to invest in the next generation.
January 17, 2013
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WANTED: Families to Field Test a New Prayer Book
Come to Me, a unique family “prayer book” now in development by Faith Alive, is an exciting new venture designed to bring families closer together and closer to God. We’re looking for families to field-test a sample of this book, which makes spending time with God a natural, doable, and meaningful part of family life.
November 20, 2012
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Getting Parents Pumped About Sunday School
Busy schedules mean worn out families don’t always make it to church. Here are some ideas that your church could do to get families more engaged.
September 11, 2012
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Teaching Kids with Visual Impairments
In Sunday school, we want to create an environment where everybody belongs and everybody learns and grows together. What does that mean for kids with visual impairments? Check out these helpful ideas from Sister Barbara Cline, the Director of the Office of Faith Formation for the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.
September 12, 2011
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3 Keys to Keeping Kids on Track
Imagine a room full of wide-eyed kids, amazed by the stories of Scripture; activity, variety, and discovery choreographed seamlessly into a lesson that captures the imagination and inspires! Consider these ideas for keeping your kids engaged and focused right from the start.
December 1, 2010
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3 Tips for Involving Kids in Storytelling
When a story engages our imaginations, it sticks with us long after the lesson. Here are three things I keep in mind each time I tell a story with kids.
November 23, 2010
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Who Will Take Your Place?
Who should you be investing in and preparing to lead the ministry you lead?
September 24, 2010
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Try It This Week: Prayer Ideas!
Here are few fun ideas for praying with middle or upper elementary kids ... All you need is construction paper cut into strips, pencils or crayons, and a glue stick, tape, or a kid-sized stapler.