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Equipping Families to Grow in Faith Together
A children’s ministry cohort is discovering how to engage families in faith formation
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February 23, 2021
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Children's Ministry Spring 2021 Newsletter
If you’re engaged in ministry with children, you won't want to miss this newsletter!
December 9, 2020
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Baking God’s Story with Kids at Christmas
Make Christmas cookies that relate to the Christmas story. Here are some easy shapes and wondering questions to get you started.
October 8, 2020
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Helping Children in Your Ministry Express Gratitude
Forming faith practices with children takes intentionality, and practicing gratitude with children provides the opportunity to express thanks to God for his love and goodness.
September 16, 2020
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Engaging Children in the Rhythms of Rest
Practicing sabbath with children is about enjoying God and his world and taking a break from our busy, scheduled lives.
September 8, 2020
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What Do You Mean I Should Take a Nap?
The rhythms of rest that God offers us are life-giving to our soul and to our ministry.
July 14, 2020
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Turning Children's Ministry Upside Down
The pandemic has changed the way we do ministry. What might it look like for children’s ministry leaders to turn their focus on faith formation within the home this year?
June 12, 2020
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Children's Ministry Summer Newsletter
Resources, conversations, and ideas for children's ministry leaders.
May 26, 2020
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Resources for Reopening Children’s Ministry in a COVID-19 World
Is your church discussing how and when to reopen in-person children's ministry? Find resources including an online roundtable, questions to consider, and people to contact.
May 12, 2020
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How Your Children’s Ministry Can Emerge Stronger and Better After COVID-19
Children’s ministry leaders have the opportunity right now to pause and catch their breath—to conduct a self-assessment, as well as a ministry assessment. Here are a few questions to help guide your reflection.
April 8, 2020
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I Wonder If God Is Here
This ability to wonder is one of the beautiful things that children can teach us in life.
March 18, 2020
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Shepherding the Children of Your Church in Difficult Times
Pastors, here’s how you can shepherd the littlest sheep in your congregations, offering reassurance and pointing them to God in difficult times.
February 26, 2020
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3 Simple Actions for Engaging Children in Lent
Robin Turner, a children’s ministry director and blogger, shares simple actions to engage children in the season of Lent.
January 20, 2020
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Dear Children's Ministry Workers
This open letter to children’s ministry workers is a reminder that even the smallest tasks can make a difference in eternity.
November 21, 2019
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3 Simple Ways to Engage a Child’s Faith During Advent
Advent is a wonderful time to encourage a child’s faith and understanding of God. Here are three simple ways to slow down and reengage your family with the true purpose of Advent.
November 11, 2019
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Can I Share a Story?
I never met my great-uncle. But his diary has been a gift to me on my faith journey. It has done what Reese said family stories would—it inspires me.
October 17, 2019
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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.