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Telling and retelling stories is a great way to help kids learn God’s Word. Here are 5 tips from the Dwell at Home series of resources for families. (See printable version in attachments.)
Worship is for people of all ages! Here are five tips to help kids worship from the Dwell at Home series of resources for families.
This article is part of The Third Third of Life Toolkit—a collection of resources for ministry to and with people ages 55 and over.
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.
Prayer is an anytime and anywhere conversation with God—no fancy words required! Here are five tips from the Dwell at Home series of resources for families.
When adult children leave the church, parents are often wracked with grief and guilt. But what part of this burden is really ours to carry, and what must we leave to God?
Here are a few simple suggestions to encourage parents to make use of the wonderful Dwell resources.
Family faith formation is a journey, not a destination. Here are five tips to grow together in faith from the new Dwell at Home series of resources for families.
Your church helped families form faith during Advent, but now what? Share these ideas to keep the faith formation momentum going in 2020.
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.
What’s one thing your church could do that would echo down the generations? Simple: help families learn how to talk about faith together.
Advent is less than a week away! As you put together last minute preparations, here are eight great Advent posts that will help you prepare your church and home for the coming season.
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.
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.
Parenting is hard, especially the first time around. Support young families in your church by sharing these twelve resources for faithful parenting.
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.
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.
If you're looking for ways to encourage a middle schooler as a spiritual mentor and friend, check out this article.