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Maybe What We Need Most Right Now Is a Bedtime Song
What if today you released all that you've been holding so tightly, and replaced it with this?
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August 20, 2019
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Church, Your Families Need Help (And Adding More Programs Isn’t the Answer)
When it comes to faith formation, today's families need more than another thing to do or to attend. They need help breathing.
July 18, 2018
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How One Church’s Idea for Including Children is Forming Faith Across Generations
My heart skipped a beat when I learned how this church encourages children to use their gifts.
January 31, 2018
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Exciting News for CRC Children’s Ministry Leaders
If you’re engaged in ministry with children in the CRC, we've got great news for you!
February 9, 2017
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The Life-Changing Impact of Belonging
The day 5-year-old Axel brought his plastic blue guitar to church, he found a place between the drummer and guitarist, and began to play. No one laughed or made a fuss. Axel knows his gifts are valued.
January 12, 2017
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#EatTogether
A Canadian grocery store chain recently released a video as part of their mission to get people to #EatTogether. I love the video because it demonstrates how intergenerational community is created!
January 12, 2017
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9 Reasons to Attend InterGenerate
Interested in Intergenerational Faith Formation? That's one reason to attend the InterGenerate conference at the beautiful Lipscomb University in Nashville on June 25-27, 2017. Here are 9 more!
November 11, 2016
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Intergenerational Ideas for Advent
Check out this treasure trove of faith forming, intergenerational Advent tools and ideas for how to use them.
November 3, 2016
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The Chicago Cubs, Big Dreams and Knowing Each Other's 'Someday'
How might remembering that each person has a dream—some broken, some whole—change the ways we care for each other on the street corner, at the grocery store, in our congregations and in our neighborhood?
September 13, 2016
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8 Simple Ways to Remind Kids (and Others) They Are Part of God's Big Story
Have you seen the ‘I’m Part of God’s Story’ design that Dwell curriculum recently posted? In addition to helping helping children live into and out of God’s story—it’s a really fun design! Here are 8 ways to use it.
August 10, 2016
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Two ‘Back to School’ Ways to Encourage Children at Church
As the end of the summer approaches, kids start thinking about the changes ahead. This week I came across two wonderful ideas for ways that God’s family can encourage school aged kids this fall.
June 17, 2016
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Eight Things About Creating Children's Curriculum That Might Surprise You
Recently I had a conversation with someone who, upon hearing me describe all the work that goes into creating pedagogically, theologically sound children’s ministry curriculum said, “I had no idea. You should tell people that!” And so I am.
May 31, 2016
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Two Year Olds Tell the Story
Since the release of the God Loves Me storybooks last October, grandparents have been sharing stories about the impact of the books. If you’d like your heart warmed today, read on.
November 24, 2015
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Fresh Ideas for Sharing God’s Story with Intergenerational Small Groups
Looking for an easy way to enter into God’s story with a mixed age group that includes young children? Hear about innovative ways to use the newly revised God Loves Me books.
August 31, 2015
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Knock Knock, Communion Calling
Does your congregation welcome children to the Lord's Supper but also offer a children's ministry program during worship? If so, find ideas for how to make this transition go smoothly!
August 11, 2015
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College Care Packages That Nurture Faith
SoulFeed pre-packaged boxes are designed to “feed students’ faith.” Each package contains some healthy snacks, a small gift, and a devotional. Now that’s cool.
July 14, 2015
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Turning Challenges Into Opportunities at Little Lambs and Story Hour (Part 2)
In Part 1, we considered ways to encourage and support children with learning and behavioral challenges. But what about parents? How can we have supportive and encouraging conversations?
July 9, 2015
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Turning Challenges Into Opportunities at Little Lambs and Story Hour (Part 1)
As children’s ministry leaders we want our programs to be inviting for everyone — including children with learning and behavioral challenges. How do we connect with children who respond in unanticipated ways?
June 18, 2015
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Standing on Holy Ground
The room fell silent for a few minutes as the impact of that question sunk in. It was profoundly moving to all of us in the classroom, and also to the girl's parents when we chatted about it later.
May 13, 2015
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The Good, the Bad, and the Smelly: Communion Blessings for Children
Discover how to bless — and how not to bless! — children during the celebration of the Lord's Supper.
April 6, 2015
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Summertime Connections
It’s important to embrace a time of rest and renewal for yourself. You may also be wondering, “What about the connections I made with my little ones? How can I keep those strong over summer?”
February 10, 2015
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Tell Two Friends
What do Faberge Organics Shampoo and the God Loves Me Bible story books have in common? You might be suprised.
January 23, 2015
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God Loves Sophie!
The Discipleship and Faith Formation Ministry launched the God Loves Me crowd funding campaign this week. Here's why.
November 19, 2014
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Dear Parents: Thank You for Bringing Your Children to Worship
Parenting is hard work and I know that some Sundays you’re just longing to sit in silence. And I suspect that there have been times when you’ve felt like your wee ones weren’t always welcome in worship. Please persist.
October 1, 2014
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Simple Things
The matchbox car, placed in the church mailbox belonging to Kyle’s family, contained the following note: “Kyle, praying for you. Pastor John.”