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Understanding the Bible | How to Study Scripture with Dr. J. Todd Billings

Understanding the Bible Watch Learn about understanding the Bible through 10-15 minute video lessons. Read Engage with a written version…

Grace RuiterJanuary 21, 2022

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Discernment Faith Formation Relationships Theology

How to Resolve Differences in the Way We Interpret Scripture

Understanding the Bible Sometimes we disagree with one another about how to interpret Scripture. Not all differences of biblical interpretation…

Grace RuiterJanuary 19, 2022

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Faith Formation Theology

How to Read the Bible and Understand Scripture as the Word of God

Understanding the Bible Learn about how to read the Bible as a Christian from Dr. J. Todd Billings, Western Theological…

Grace RuiterJanuary 18, 2022

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Faith Formation Resource Collections Theology

How to Choose a Children’s Bible that Will Form Faith for Life

Your guide to choosing the best children's Bible in 2022

Grace Ruiter, Rev. Liz Testa and Rev. Annalise RadcliffeJanuary 18, 2022

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Faith Formation

3 Essentials for Faith Formation the Church Can Give Every Parent and Caregiver

Raising heroes of the faith can be a daunting task. Here's how the church can help.

Shelley HenningJanuary 4, 2022

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Faith Formation Generation Spark Relationships

Why Is There a Generation Missing from Church?

And what would it take to draw them back in?

Wendi KapengaJuly 20, 2021

Faith Formation Relationships Spirituality

Generation Spark Christian Mentoring

Generation Spark partners with you to build authentic intergenerational relationships between 16-24-year-olds and spiritual mentors in your church. It’s a…

Grace RuiterJuly 9, 2021

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Faith Formation Mission

12 Children’s Ministry Outreach Ideas for Churches and Families

Outreach is like introducing kids to the open road

Shelley HenningJune 17, 2021

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Faith Formation Food for Faith

How to Plant Seeds of Faith by Gardening with Your Kids

Just as we plant seeds in our gardens, God nurtures seeds of faith in our kids

Stephanie SoderstromApril 21, 2021

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Evangelism Faith Formation Resource Collections

Four Ways That Online Discipleship Actually Works

Zoom fatigue is real, but there are also real opportunities for digital engagement, including discipleship.

Multiple ContributorsDecember 1, 2020