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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.
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September 19, 2011
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Curriculum Matters
I often find myself in conversation with other church ministry staff and the topic of curriculum often comes up. We talk about ease of use, how well the activities work, and how the materials help us connect to parents but it is surprising how often the theology of the curriculum does not come up. Theology matters — even to 5-year-olds.
February 24, 2012
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Consider Faith Alive First
I’m writing to ask for your help with an issue that affects all Christian Reformed churches. Faith Alive, as you know, is the publishing ministry of the CRC. But like many denominational publishers, Faith Alive is facing significant financial headwinds in today’s tough economic times.
March 4, 2012
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Training Moralistic Therapeutic Deists
When Sunday School curriculum focuses on morals and good behavior we are missing an opportunity to teach children about God. Should we be surprised then when teens are Moralistic Therapeutic Deists?
November 7, 2012
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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?
April 1, 2013
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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.
July 30, 2013
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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?)
August 19, 2013
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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!
October 8, 2013
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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...
October 15, 2013
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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.
June 30, 2014
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Supplement Your Sunday School Curriculum: Help Keep Children Safe!
The Circle of Grace curriculum teaches children and youth how to identify and maintain appropriate physical, emotional, spiritual and sexual boundaries; recognize when boundary violations are about to occur; and demonstrate how to take action when boundaries are threatened or violated.
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.
July 8, 2014
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Which Curriculum Would You Recommend?
It's curriculum selection season--which materials have you found especially helpful for sharing God's word with kids, teens, or adults?
January 11, 2010
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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.
January 11, 2010
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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.
December 28, 2009
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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.
February 23, 2015
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God's Big Story Wall
What do the walls in your church tell your congregation — particularly the children — about what you value? Use this idea to make your walls another way to tell God's story.
April 27, 2015
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Choosing Curriculum? Join the Family!
More than 400 churches have used Faith Alive’s children’s ministry curriculum to deepen and expand the faith of its children! Do you know what Sunday school curriculum your church uses?
August 31, 2015
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Step by Step — Session Prep for DWELL leaders
Now you’re a leader — kids will be coming through your door looking for inspiration, affirmation, knowledge. That’s a tall order. Where do you start?
October 6, 2015
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Families First
Where are seeds of faith first planted by the Holy Spirit? Within the family! But the church also partners with the family in this process. Keep reading to find ways to help parents nurture faith.
October 21, 2015
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Building Community
Sunday school is not the only game in town — sports events, birthday parties, and other celebrations are often scheduled for Sunday mornings too. How do we build community with these challenges?
November 2, 2015
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They're Here! Children's Ministry Sessions on the Lord's Supper
We are frequently asked, “Do you have any children's ministry sessions on the Lord’s Supper?” Today I’m excited to tell you that we can finally answer, “Yes, we do!”
November 25, 2015
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Holy Habits
Teaching children means sharing the truth of Scripture with them — but it’s even more important to give them opportunities to put what they believe into practice.
February 1, 2016
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The Immigrant Experience
God must love immigrants — the Bible is so full of them! Here are some building blocks that will help you welcome children from immigrant families.
March 3, 2016
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A Ten Question Tool for Choosing Children’s Ministry Curriculum
The Ten Question Tool for Choosing Curriculum was developed by Faith Formation Ministries to support you in the curriculum decision making process.