Role Models Reflecting Diversity, Cooperation, and Strength

By Rev. Carla Wilson September 9, 2021

Many of us, as at least somewhat resourced and experienced adults, find ourselves battling decision..

Introducing Children to Hymns

By Cathy Skogen-Soldner September 7, 2021

As you roll into a new school year and select songs for your children to sing, remember to include..

Keeping Christmas Simple

By Tera Michelson August 31, 2021

Summer service is winding down, fall kick-off is around the corner, and—believe it or not—it is..

Children Make Good Leaders

By Cathy Skogen-Soldner August 24, 2021

Are the children and youth at your church waiting until they are all grown up to serve as leaders?..

Congregations as Communities of Practice

By Nicholas Tangen August 19, 2021

When I first began my work as a community engagement coordinator at a congregation in the Twin..

The Importance of First Impressions in Nursery Ministry

By Amber Lappin August 17, 2021

For families of young children coming to church, first impressions have always been important...

Building Disability Accommodations into Sunday School

By Rev. Carla Wilson August 10, 2021

Content Warning: Reference to the Holocaust

A truthful and vulnerable moment; I know that the..

Reconnecting with Kids in Your Congregation

By Ruth Sall August 5, 2021

The end of the summer approaches fast and the new church program year is about to begin. In family..

Welcoming People Back to Church

By Rebecca Ninke August 3, 2021

The first summer in a home we bought in 2014, I planted wisteria. It was a tiny little plant, but I..

Meaningful Conversation with Small Children

By Amber Lappin July 29, 2021

Young children’s vocabulary grows incrementally between the ages of two and five. They quickly pick..

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