Summer days are in full swing. Vacation Bible school programs, worship and arts camps, outdoor..

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It is that time of year again: time to plan for vacation Bible school. I have been thinking this..

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Summer faith experiences for children can be touchstones in their lives. The opportunity to go to..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, Summer

One of the challenges my congregation has faced in the past few years is providing a consistent..

Children Ministry, children, Summer

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

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

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There’s no better time than the summer months to explore teachable moments with hands-on activities..

Children Ministry, Summer

Whenever I'm chatting with folks about summer plans, I notice the tone of their response varies..

Summer

Spring has sprung, but youth leaders are likely already deep in summer planning. Summer vacation..

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A tale of two confirmation camps, both planned and executed with the best of intentions. One group..

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