We made it through another strange and difficult school and church year of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Summer, Sabbath

The early childhood years are marked by newfound independence. Children are forming their own..

Early Childhood Ministry

It’s been a few years since Sparkhouse launched Frolic, our early childhood faith-formation..

Early Childhood Ministry, Frolic

As a D/E/I educator, I get contacted by many primarily or all-white churches, more each year,..

race, Holidays

Many children are already familiar with the keys on a computer keyboard. All they need is a guide..

spirituality

I ask us to wrestle with a painful topic that is front and center in the news across the nation..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry

Before this summer of ministry shifts into high gear, push reset on peer relationships among..

Youth Ministry

Early childhood classrooms are famously sticky when it comes to behavior management. It’s easy to..

Early Childhood Ministry

In my work with congregations in the Minneapolis Area Synod, I’ve been trying to encourage faith..

Adults Ministry

In the summer months, outdoor hands-on activities with teachable moments will engage and stir your..

Children Ministry, Nature, Summer