Ruth Sall

Expanding Children's Faith in the Summer Months

By Ruth Sall June 13, 2023

Summer faith experiences for children can be touchstones in their lives. The opportunity to go to..

Welcoming New Children and Families over the Summer

By Ruth Sall May 23, 2023

One of the challenges my congregation has faced in the past few years is providing a consistent..

Saying Goodbye to a Pastor

By Ruth Sall April 18, 2023

Transitions are a regular part of life for children. Kids live in a constant state of growth and..

Preparing for Vacation Bible School

By Ruth Sall March 21, 2023

It is already the beginning of spring, and the time is speeding toward summer programs at church,..

Engaging Families in Lent and Holy Week

By Ruth Sall February 21, 2023

Ash Wednesday arrives this year on February 22 and the season of Lent begins. In the early church..

Planning a Scope and Sequence with the Rotation Sunday School Model

By Ruth Sall January 10, 2023

For the past 20 years my church has used the rotation model for our elementary Sunday school..

Intergenerational Indoor Fellowship in the Winter

By Ruth Sall December 8, 2022

Beyond worship and education opportunities, it is energizing to gather in fellowship with our..

God’s Love Is on Repeat: Using Repetition in Faith Formation

By Ruth Sall November 15, 2022

I learned very early on that repetition was an effective way to teach. Repeat, repeat, repeat...

Finding a New Normal in Christian Education

By Ruth Sall October 6, 2022

We are in full swing in the Christian Education programming year. At many churches, children’s..

Marking the Year with the Church Seasons

By Ruth Sall September 20, 2022

I remember growing up in my little Lutheran church in Wyoming and thinking how boring it was that..

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