Helping the Young People in Your Ministry Welcome Immigrants

By Rev. Carla Wilson October 25, 2022

A joy of working with young people is their open curiosity and delight in new experiences. When..

Honoring Global Diversity Awareness Month in Your Children's Ministry

By Jonah Davis October 18, 2022

October is Global Diversity Awareness month. This is a great time to talk with children about..

Preparing an Accessible Christmas Pageant

By Jessica Davis October 11, 2022

Hard as it is to believe, Advent is almost upon us, which means that the Christmas pageants are..

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..

Preparing Your Church for National Coming Out Day

By Emily E. Ewing October 4, 2022

National Coming Out Day is coming up on October 11, and many faith communities already have plans..

Moving Beyond the Binary

By Kelsey Brown September 27, 2022

Last week I sat in a nail salon next to a mom and son duo. The mom was there to practice some..

Starting an Equity Audit of Your Children, Youth, and Family Ministry

By Rev. Carla Wilson September 22, 2022

Across the nation and across denominations, youth and young adult educators are engaged on both the..

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..

Disability Accommodations in Early Childhood Ministry

By Amber Lappin September 13, 2022

Making our spaces welcoming for all children requires consideration of their individual needs. We..

Children, Youth, and Family Ministry during COVID-19 and Monkeypox

By Jessica Davis September 8, 2022

As many of us prepare to increase our congregational activities involving young people, the last..

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