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Dwell Flex is a new multi-age, multi-setting version of Dwell. This post includes some important details leaders will want to keep in mind as they begin using this resource.
Dwell Flex is a new multi-age, multi-setting version of Dwell. This post includes important details Dwell coordinators will want to keep in mind as they equip their leaders to use this resource.
This FREE resource will help you easily adapt any DWELL session to a simple outline that can be used in a variety of settings.
Here’s the story behind Dwell Digital and the plans to assist churches in the immediate future.
Use this free guide to easily adapt any Dwell session into a simplified outline which Dwell leaders can use with children in-person or virtually or parents could use at home.
These new resources will help churches adapt their Dwell program to a variety of situations.
To help you share Dwell with parents in the time of COVID-19, we’ve made a few adjustments to how Dwell coordinators can use Dwell Digital.
Here are a few simple suggestions for parents who would like to lead Dwell sessions at home.
With universal design as our model, what preparation steps and options can we plant within our children’s ministries, recognizing that God creates children with great variation? Here are some ideas.
Bible stories that feature anger, betrayal, pain, and grief aren’t easy to tell. Encourage and equip the families in your church by sharing God’s Big Easter Story with them this year.
What do APCE (Association of Presbyterian Church Educators) folks love about Dwell? Read on to find just 5 things people were excited about.
Pentecost isn’t just a celebration of the gift of God’s Spirit, but the celebration of God’s Spirit being poured out on a diverse group of people.
A mid-year check-in is a great way to touch base with your Dwell leaders. It reminds them that you’re available to help and support them as needed.
Here are a few simple suggestions to encourage parents to make use of the wonderful Dwell resources.
When Advent, the twelve days of Christmas, and Epiphany have all passed, but I’m not yet ready to let go of the season, I turn to the story of Simeon and Anna.
Leaders who are well equipped, resourced, and supported are a key part of every Dwell program. A great way to equip and support leaders is by planning a simple Dwell training.
Wondering questions give kids opportunities to express themselves without worrying about whether their answer is right or wrong.
Volunteer gifts aren’t required or expected, but they’re a great way to show your appreciation. Here are five of my favorite gifts for volunteers.
Ten lepers are healed, but only one returns to praise and thank Jesus. This interesting and unique story has much to teach us about gratitude.
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.
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.
See how one children's ministry director made the most out of her church's DWELL Digital subscription.
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.