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Advent is a great chance to connect your Dwell time with Sunday worship! One simple way to do this is to create an Advent wreath for your Dwell space.
In the November 2019 Youth Ministry newsletter, Travis Deur explores the benefits of surrounding young people by a team of adults.
Looking for an easy, fun, and meaningful Advent devotional for families? Check out Jesse Tree: God's Big Advent Story!
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.
Picture books bring stories alive in a way that words alone cannot. Here are five picture books that tell God's Big Story.
At-Home Faith Formation Tips transformed my kids end of day conversations from one word answers to an in-depth account of their day. Use these wonderful tips to encourage faith formation in your children.
Through this regional, Midwest-based learning experience, we wish to come alongside your congregation to help you unlock key strategies for growing young.
Parenting is hard, especially the first time around. Support young families in your church by sharing these twelve resources for faithful parenting.
Looking for a way to encourage and equip congregational leaders who are engaged in faith formation ministry? Check out this event.
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.
It's important to stock every Dwell space with the right supplies. Here are five things I reached for the most in leading Dwell.
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.
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.
We are excited to welcome back a former member of our Faith Formation Ministries team: Kristen Rietkerk. Kristen serves as a Regional Catalyzer in California!
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.
This book introduces parents and caregivers to four Building Blocks of Faith that will encourage them as they help children to find their place in God’s family, learn God’s story, live in hope, and discover their calling.
This month’s Youth Ministry newsletter looks at the power of story. Check it out and add your story!
We are excited to introduce to you one of the newest members of our Faith Formation Ministries team: Jill Benson. Jill serves as the Dwell Curriculum Coordinator.
We are excited to introduce to you the newest member of our Faith Formation Ministries team: Joel DeBoer. Joel serves as a Regional Catalyzer in Iowa and Heartland.
There are people in your church who are just waiting for someone to ask them to share their years of accumulated wisdom. How might you make space for that amazing gift?
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.
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.
Last August, Faith Formation Ministries began providing weekly family faith formation tips. This year an entirely new set of tips is available! Find them below.
Look inside for updates from Calvin University, Faith Formation Ministries, and Classis Renewal, as well as links to learn more through websites and eNewsletters.
Looking for ways that your church can support family faith formation as the new school year begins? Read this.