Thursday, September 7, 2017, I will be presenting a youth ministry webinar focused on practical, imaginative and creative activities grounded in HOPE. Click here to register (webinar will be recorded). As a fun surprise, I will be giving away a copy of one of my favorite youth ministry books: Organic Student Ministry by Stephen Ingram through … Continue reading
Praygrounds, or dedicated areas in the worship space for children, are a wonderful new development many churches have added. But, what if you don’t have a dedicated space? We share our small sanctuary with another congregation, so a permanent area with furniture or baby equipment wasn’t an option for us. Instead, we use the empty … Continue reading
A simple prayer station for times like these #pictureHOPE Continue reading
Many subscription-based services are out of our budget range and don’t offer content flexibility. We’ve tried Facebook groups for Bible study, but they tend to fizzle out. Last Spring, Google made it possible for anyone with a Gmail account to launch a class in their free app, Google Classroom. Wanting to experiment with potential uses, … Continue reading
Since hearing Diana Butler Bass speak at CEF last October, I have been pondering her four-part “Agenda for Christian Formation.” Inspired by her book, Grounded, she suggests where and how people are searching for God: Spiritual Peace and Well Being Sense of Awe and Wonder about the Universe Deep Sense of Gratitude Engaging Meaning and Purpose of … Continue reading
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Our students are measured in countless ways throughout the school year. Doctors measure height and weight. Academic skills are tested. Sticker charts and stop lights measure behavior. We count pages read and homework assignments completed. We keep track of our sports scores and music practice time afterschool. Measuring tools…
Year-long lesson planning calendar for ministry. Continue reading
