Church LifeGeneration Spark How My Experience of Not Quite Belonging Changes How I Act at Church Now The core value of church community is hospitality—extending a hand and modeling a real sense of belonging.John SimonOctober 19, 2023
Church LifeFaith Formation Three Ways Churches Can Be Hospitable in a Time of Deconstruction Build a safe space that prioritizes relationships and connection and offers the hospitality of Jesus.Annalise RadcliffeApril 4, 2023
Generation SparkRelationships What Do Teens Really Need (and Want) from Youth Ministry Today? Hint: it's not a new mixer game or an all-nighter.Rev. Annalise RadcliffeDecember 6, 2022
Church LifeFaith Formation The Health of the Future Church Depends on Children’s Ministry Today New research elevates the need for the church to change its approach to child discipleship.Shelley HenningOctober 18, 2022
Faith FormationRelationships Why It’s Imperative That We Continue the Legacy of Faith Fifty-one percent of parents believe that the faith formation of their child is not their responsibility. But it is.Becky Getz, Rev. Annalise Radcliffe and Shelley HenningOctober 4, 2022
DiscernmentPurpose/Calling Stories God Has Called Me to Listen, Trust, and Obey, Even When the Picture Is Unclear After decades in ministry, I know it’s best to commit whatever I do to the Lord.Rev. Dr. Andrea Godwin-StremlerMarch 14, 2022
MissionPurpose/Calling Stories Called to Christ Through A Child After years of praying, I understood that I was being called to serve children in my country.Martha AmaroFebruary 4, 2022
Church LifeRelationships Guarding Our Children from Church Hurt: Why Our Actions Matter The words and actions of parents and caregivers are influencing the faith of children at any given moment.Shelley HenningJanuary 13, 2022
Advent Fun and Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Advent for Kids Embrace moments of stillness and celebrate Advent as a family with one of these ideas.Shelley HenningNovember 22, 2021
LeadershipRelationships Resilience Is My Reality as an Indigenous Woman I praise Creator for giving me a passion and heart to actively work toward a better future.Bizzy FeekesNovember 9, 2021