I have been so encouraged by the many faith communities seeking new and meaningful ways to be in..

Adults Ministry, community, prayer, praying, justice, social justice

When it is time for the lesson to begin, we often invite children to read or have them listen as a..

Children Ministry, Early Childhood Ministry

This article is in conversation with "Making Time for Church," posted on the Sparkhouse blog on..

Youth Ministry, Sabbath

This article is in conversation with "Providing Sabbath for Busy Youth," posted on the Sparkhouse..

Youth Ministry

I’m wearing my mom jeans and feeling the pressure. I can’t keep up. Pop culture references are..

Youth Ministry

It seems like every time I read the paper or scroll through the news on my phone, there’s another..

Adults Ministry

“You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to..

history, Christ the King

Upcoming holidays often spark big plans in children’s ministry. Of course, we want to make sure..

Events and Holidays, Christmas, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Advent is right around the corner and it’s that time of year when children’s ministry folks go into..

Children Ministry, Christmas, Crafts

Where did all the volunteers go? What’s our Plan B for Advent? How can we pull off a winter..

gratitude