Faith Nurture

Make Christmas cookies that relate to the Christmas story. Here are some easy shapes and wondering questions to get you started.

Resources, conversations, and ideas for children's ministry leaders. 

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. 

Pastors, here’s how you can shepherd the littlest sheep in your congregations, offering reassurance and pointing them to God in difficult times.

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.

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? 

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. 

If you’re engaged in ministry with children, here is a newsletter for you.

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.

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.