Faith is key to longevity

By Sparkhouse September 27, 2018

It's natural for people to want more. More prosperity, more status and prestige, more..

What does Fortnite have to do with youth ministry?

By Bryan Bliss September 26, 2018

The video game Fortnite has captured the imaginations (and the free time) of students in a way that..

Connecting with kids with special needs who can't attend Sunday school

By Kathryn Watson September 25, 2018

At church, I generally work toward inclusion in Sunday school – making sure that the needs of kids..

How to find an early childhood ministry program that works

By Linda Tibbitts September 24, 2018

Walking into the church nursery, you see families laughing and learning together as they play their..

Harvesting faith through the arts: dance, music, and photography

By Christy Olson September 21, 2018

There is nothing like the sweet taste, sharp smells, and beautiful sights of harvest time. Harvest..

Saving a seat (and other Christian norms that speak "cliquish")

By Sparkhouse September 20, 2018

Adult small groups welcome participants to gatherings in words and actions, many of which are..

5 tips for boosting youth engagement in confirmation class

By Sparkhouse September 19, 2018

Today’s teens have busy lives and schedules – before school, after school, evenings, and weekends..

Intentional Sunday school welcome: Beyond front door greeters

By Jenia Strom September 18, 2018

Most churches have greeters to welcome new families arriving for worship. Many congregations excel..

ABC's of finding new parents in faith communities

By Christy Olson September 17, 2018

This is the second blog post in a series about ministry to young families, including how to serve..

5 easy ways to start planning for Advent and Christmas

By Deb Hetherington September 14, 2018

We just got back into the swing of things with fall, and finally recovering from all the great..

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