Tag: Faith Formation
5 tips for sharing the Lenten story with children
Children’s book author Glenys Nellist offers five tips on how to honor the season of Lent in age-appropriate, meaningful ways while still giving it the attention it deserves.
You are not alone in ministry
The Michigan Conference is launching seven new cohorts to give leaders peer support as they navigate faith formation in their churches or start new ministries.
How to build lifelong faith
In a new cohort beginning January 10, John Roberto will guide church leaders in envisioning and implementing a lifelong faith formation plan.
A love letter from Poppa
On the occasion of his 70th birthday, Glenn Wagner writes a love letter to his two grandsons about seven helpful life lessons he’s learned over seven decades of faith.
Thank you, Miss Nellie and Rev. Broyles
Retired pastor John E. Harnish reflects on how we measure the influence one Sunday school teacher or one caring pastor can have on a person’s life.
Modeling creation care with children
Here are 10 tips to equip churches and families in their interactions with children about why being caretakers of God’s creation matters.
Investing in sacred space on campus
Campus ministries are fearless leaders in building innovative, come-as-you-are faith communities as they flex and adapt to the unique challenges facing young adults today.
Christian Education Sunday grows faith
STEP TWO: Learn how recent funding through the annual Christian Education Sunday offering has grown faith and then plan for this year’s date, set for August 20. Continue Reading Christian Education Sunday grows faith
Speak to the mind and the soul
Retired pastor John E. Harnish reflects on how the model of Chautauqua should inspire churches to speak to the intellect and mind as well as the soul and spirit.
Christian Education Sunday offering grows faith
Learn how recent funding through the annual Christian Education Sunday offering has grown faith and then plan for this year’s date, set for August 20.