This past week, I heard Brian McLaren talk at CEF2018 about creating “studios of love” within our churches. He asked us to imagine yoga studios without mats – just lectures on yoga. Or basketball practices with no courts or balls – just videos about game strategy. These were his metaphors for the way church often … Continue reading
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Advent Planning Time is Here
I’ve recently updated the Advent section of the website with more recent posts including an Advent youth gathering, mason jar advent printables, impromptu pageant tips, reflections and more. Speaking of Advent survival, subscribers to my email list are able to download a printable Impromptu Christmas Pageant Checklist. Click here to download and here to see … Continue reading
A Blog Milestone!
Wow! This week will be the 6th anniversary of this blog- and the very beginning of my digital ministry (shout out to Tim Gossett!). My first post was created in Green Lake, Wisconsin during the CEF 2012 Conference. I went to that conference knowing no one. While there I met several Northern IL colleagues who … Continue reading
Finding Focus in a New Place
Big news! I am in a new role at a new place (more about that here). The first week serving a new church (especially when it is a very different size from other churches I have served) feels a lot like the part of an eye exam where the doctor finds the glasses strength that … Continue reading
Children's Sermons / Faith Formation (formerly Sunday School) / Taking the Lessons Home / Thoughts on Faith / Uncategorized
The Unspoken Lessons
I am always amazed at implicit learning that happens Godly Play stories. We finished the last lectionary reading about bread (so much bread in August!) in worship today- and the children have been paying attention. Last week when I took out the parable box and wondered what was inside, a child said “maybe it is … Continue reading
Youth Ministry 101: Free Webinar
This Thursday evening, August 9, I will lead a FREE webinar through Practical Resources for Churches. Register to view live or receive the recording via email. Recordings of my Prayground Activities and Youth Ministry: 15 Minutes at a time webinars are also available. Youth Ministry 101: No two days are alike in youth ministry! This … Continue reading
Faith Formation (formerly Sunday School) / Intergenerational activites / The Church Year / Uncategorized
Faithful Celebrations – a must-have resource for your intergenerational library
A review of “Faithful Celebrations: Making Time for God in Autumn” by Sharon Ely Pearson. Continue reading
