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Responding to the Capital Mob | | On January 1st I saw a lot of friends bidding 2020 a hearty good riddance. By any measure, it was a tough year. And we all assumed 2021 would be different. Not perfect, of course. But not as difficult. Or weird. Then this week happened. The images of rioters storming the Capitol was a strange and disturbing reminder of the volatile state of the country and the fragile nature of our democracy. I felt like 2020 was getting a second act. One heartening thing for me was to see political leaders of both parties condemning the brazen attack. Christian leaders did too. In this article, prominent Christian leaders from around the country clearly denounced the mob’s actions and offered prayers for peace and safety. I also saw several pastors who shelved the sermons they’d planned to preach to address the violence in our nation’s capital. Preaching in Moments of Crisis is a great resource on how to do that with sensitivity and effectiveness. |
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| | | Preaching in Moments of Crisis Has there been a death in your church? A community crisis? A national tragedy? These five articles are written by church leaders who have been through similar situations. You'll find questions to ask yourself and your congregation; mistakes others have made that will help you; how to most effectively comfort the hurting; and how to prepare your church in advance. M. Craig Barnes, Gordon MacDonald, Cinda Gorman, and more Read More |
| | Children's Bulletins - 2021 Complete Set These faith-based bulletins, in PDF format, follow the church year using the lectionary gospel readings. Help young worshippers connect with the scripture passage through fun exercises, pictures, and puzzles that reinforce each week's Bible lesson. Building Church Leaders Read More |
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| | Children's Ministry: Top 10 Outdoor Service Projects for Children If you're searching for safe and fun activities for the kids in your children's ministry this summer, look no further. Here is a list of 10 creative and cost-effective service projects that kids of nearly any age can do. They'll have a great time as they serve in their communities. Colorful and simple, this is a perfect handout to bring to your ministry brainstorming meetings. Building Church Leaders Read More |
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| | Teaching Children How to Pray How do you use prayer in your classroom? Do you simply say a rushed prayer at the end of the lesson as kids are being dismissed? Do you use it as a method of crowd control? Or is prayer meaningful, purposeful, and woven throughout the lesson? This download explores types and methods of prayer, as well as biblical foundations and practical activities. It will help you make prayer a priority in your classroom and ministry. Building Church Leaders Read More |
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| | Children's Ministry: Team Building in Children's Ministry The many elements of children's ministry would overwhelm any one person trying to manage it all. That's why the Bible gives us the paradigm of the body: one group, many parts, working through individual gifts to accomplish a common purpose, or in other words, a team. Implementing the necessary steps of team building will help you tap into this biblical paradigm for multiplying effective ministry. no author listed on summary page Read More |
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